Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

Lat: 46.26955° N Lon: 119.11813° W Elev: 397.0 ft.

Clear

97°F

36°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 12 Jul 06:53 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lower Columbia Basin of Washington

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. West wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Sunday
Very hot. Sunny. Highs 100 to 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Monday
Hot, sunny. Highs 96 to 100. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Tuesday Through Wednesday Night
Clear. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Lows in the 60s.
Thursday Through Saturday
Clear. Highs in the 90s. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.



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