Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Severe Storms in the Ohio Valley

Strong winds and low humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the Southern Plains on Thursday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast in the Ohio Valley late Thursday into Friday morning, with the strongest storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 25 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA
 47.06°N 122.57°W (Elev. 318 ft)
11:27 am PDT Mar 25, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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