Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

light rain,mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 07:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Burien WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:43am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 07:43am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 53. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 57. South wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 53. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burien WA
 47.47°N 122.37°W (Elev. 0 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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