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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 06 Mar 02:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 47. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 47. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA
 47.35°N 122.62°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 am PST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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