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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 02:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Newcastle WA

Flood Watch March 20, 02:48am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 20, 02:48am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  High near 54. South southwest wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 54. South southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Newcastle WA
 47.55°N 122.14°W (Elev. 538 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
2am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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