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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Pacific WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Pacific WA
 47.24°N 122.21°W (Elev. 591 ft)
Last Update:
11:28 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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