Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Friday, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Dangerous heat will continue from the South-Central U.S. to the Midwest, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, and Mid-Atlantic. Widespread Major to Extreme Heat Risk is forecast into the weekend and will confine to the South-Central U.S. by Labor Day Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Sep 08:35 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Friday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms early in the afternoon. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Highs near 70. Light wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Light wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows near 50. Light wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.
Labor Day
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 70s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.



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