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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Dupont WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dupont WA
 47.11°N 122.64°W (Elev. 243 ft)
Last Update:
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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