Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

light drizzle

57°F

14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 02:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Steilacoom WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm.  High near 61. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 11am.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 61. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Steilacoom WA
 47.17°N 122.57°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:33 pm PDT May 16, 2025
2pm PDT May 16, 2025-6pm PDT May 22, 2025
 
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