Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 14 May 11:55 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming cloudy. A chance of rain late in the morning. Rain likely early in the afternoon, then showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then cloudy with showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Highs in the 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. West wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs near 70.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows near 50.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs near 70.



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