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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SEATTLE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (SEAW1)

Lat: 47.68528°NLon: 122.25111°WElev: 29.0ft.

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Kirkland WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:10pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:10pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 53. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 53. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kirkland WA
 47.69°N 122.22°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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