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

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 07:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Newcastle WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 46. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 48. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 46. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 48. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Newcastle WA
 47.53°N 122.11°W (Elev. 1237 ft)
7:00 am PST Mar 6, 2026
7am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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