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

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402°NLon: 120.53484°WElev: 1043.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 04 Mar 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
3:37 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
7pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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