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

Flood Watch 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

51°F

11°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SSE 3 MPH
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 08:53 AM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Newcastle WA

Flood Watch March 19, 09:10am until March 20, 05:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch March 19, 09:10am until March 20, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
Today
High: 54 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 54 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 50 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind 13 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.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 8 to 17 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday

A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.