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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Lakewood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 6 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, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 6 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 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakewood WA
 47.17°N 122.51°W (Elev. 272 ft)
Last Update:
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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