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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322.0ft.

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 11:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA
 47.06°N 122.57°W (Elev. 318 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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