Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15° N Lon: 122.48333° W Elev: 322.0 ft.

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 06 Aug 07:55 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Tonight
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Light wind becoming west to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Light wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s to lower 60s. West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the 70s.



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