Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104° N Lon: 122.287° W Elev: 538.0 ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 09:55 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Highs near 80. Light wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs near 80. Light wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.



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344 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026
 
 

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