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

Boeing Field - King County International Airport (KBFI)

Lat: 47.54548°NLon: 122.3147°WElev: 20.0ft.

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 19 Mar 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW South Seattle WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:59am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 07:59am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °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 wind around 6 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 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 40. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 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 wind around 6 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 40.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW South Seattle WA
 47.52°N 122.36°W (Elev. 397 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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