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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS)

Lat: 46.677°NLon: 122.9827°WElev: 177.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Centralia WA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 53. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 53. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Centralia WA
 46.78°N 123.02°W (Elev. 144 ft)
7:01 am PST Mar 4, 2026
11am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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