Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931° N Lon: 121.88484° W Elev: 194.0 ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Mar 02:16 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds light.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East wind 5 to 10 mph, becoming light after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.





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