Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 08:55 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Today
Mostly sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Light wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows near 40. Light wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Light wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Light wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.



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