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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Partly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 25 Mar 01:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Kennewick WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Kennewick WA
 46.2°N 119.25°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
1:45 am PDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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