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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

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 23 Apr 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 62 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Light north northeast wind becoming north 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light north northeast wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Light north northeast wind becoming north 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light north northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW University Place WA
 47.27°N 122.6°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
12:35 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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