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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901° N Lon: 121.16572° W Elev: 233.0 ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 04 Mar 07:35 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Windy. West wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the morning, then sunny with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Windy. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain overnight. Lows around 40. Breezy. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
Monday And Monday Night
Breezy. Partly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.



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