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

Current conditions at

Boeing Field - King County International Airport (KBFI)

Lat: 47.54548°NLon: 122.3147°WElev: 20.0ft.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE West Seattle WA

Flood Watch March 19, 12:06pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 12:06pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 53. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 53. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE West Seattle WA
 47.56°N 122.34°W (Elev. 39 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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