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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Partly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Dupont WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a slight chance of snow between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then rain. High near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 38. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 50. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a slight chance of snow between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then rain. High near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dupont WA
 47.11°N 122.64°W (Elev. 243 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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