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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 >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.29°N 119.28°W (Elev. 361 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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