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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

Lat: 48.70806°NLon: 122.91028°WElev: 30.0ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Mar 01:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Orcas WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain between midnight and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain between midnight and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Orcas WA
 48.6°N 122.82°W (Elev. 66 ft)
Last Update:
11:27 pm PDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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