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.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 9 MPH
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	20 Mar 07:35 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Orcas Island Airport WA

Today
High: 53 °F
Rain then
Rain Likely
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 48 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 50 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 47.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

Wednesday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.