Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 04 Mar 11:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Orcas WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Steady temperature around 46. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Steady temperature around 46. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Orcas WA
 48.64°N 122.99°W (Elev. 194 ft)
7:01 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
11pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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