Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Newcastle WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 4am.  Low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers.  High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 38. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 49. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 4am. Low around 32. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 38. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newcastle WA
 47.53°N 122.14°W (Elev. 873 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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