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

CW2882 Anacortes (C2882)

Lat: 48.50133°NLon: 122.66333°WElev: 212.89ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed ESE 7 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Mar 07:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Whidbey Island Nas WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:54am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 07:54am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 51. Southeast wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 51. Southeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Whidbey Island Nas WA
 48.43°N 122.67°W (Elev. 223 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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