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

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from March 18, 01:00 PM PDT until March 20, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SSE 4 MPH
Barometer	30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	18 Mar 03:33 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Newcastle WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm

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Flood Watch

Overnight
Low: 49 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 53 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 52 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Low around 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain. High near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain. High near 52. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain showers likely before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.