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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

Lat: 44.90493° N Lon: 123.00096° W Elev: 207.0 ft.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	SW 8 MPH
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	04 Mar 01:35 PM PST

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Detailed forecast for

East Central Willamette Valley

This Afternoon

Rain with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Rainfall amounts around a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Rainfall amounts around a tenth of an inch.

Thursday

Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Winds light. Chance of rain 70 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.

Thursday Night

Rain. Lows around 40. Winds light. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday

Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.