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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

Lat: 46.26955°NLon: 119.11813°WElev: 397.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 10 Mar 10:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Wallula WA

High Wind Watch March 11, 05:00pm until March 12, 11:00am
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High Wind Watch

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Windy, with a southwest wind 29 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Windy, with a southwest wind 29 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Wallula WA
 46.05°N 118.93°W (Elev. 479 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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