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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hermiston, Hermiston Municipal Airport (KHRI)

Lat: 45.82583°NLon: 119.26111°WElev: 636.0ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Echo OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Echo OR
 45.67°N 119.39°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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