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, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:24 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW Steilacoom WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm.  High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8pm.  Low around 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches 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 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °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 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Low around 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches 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 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW Steilacoom WA
 47.25°N 122.75°W (Elev. 98 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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