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

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

Lat: 47.03377°NLon: 120.53132°WElev: 1745.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 04 Mar 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA
 46.9°N 120.51°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
11:46 am PST Mar 4, 2026
11am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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