Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 02:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.29°N 119.28°W (Elev. 361 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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