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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Rain

47°F

8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 04 Mar 04:17 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Federal Way WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 51. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Federal Way WA
 47.3°N 122.35°W (Elev. 308 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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