Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 05 Mar 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW West Richland WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW West Richland WA
 46.35°N 119.48°W (Elev. 577 ft)
11:42 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
12am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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