Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

Lat: 47.3075°NLon: 119.51583°WElev: 1276.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 06 Mar 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Soap Lake WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Soap Lake WA
 47.4°N 119.48°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
2:52 am PST Mar 6, 2026
8am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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