Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 12:55 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Rest Of Today
Sunny. Highs in the 70s. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows near 50. West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs near 80. Light wind.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the 50s. Light wind.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Light wind becoming north to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows near 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows near 60.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.



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1240 PM PDT Sat Jun 20 2026
 
 

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