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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Mar 11:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Kent WA

Flood Watch March 18, 11:27pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 18, 11:27pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 51. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
Kent WA
 47.38°N 122.25°W (Elev. 171 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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