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

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 10 MPH
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Mar 10:15 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Orcas Island Airport WA

Today
High: 54 °F
Rain Likely
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 48 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 51 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

A chance of rain after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

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.