Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings Issued for Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms Return to the Northern Plains This Weekend

Tropical Storm Cristobal will move over the central Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, and be near the northern Gulf of Mexico coast on Sunday. Warnings have been issued for life-threatening storm surge and tropical storm force winds. Heavy rain and high surf/rip currents are also expected. There is an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of the northern Plains Saturday and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15° N Lon: 122.48333° W Elev: 322 ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	S 5 MPH
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	06 Jun 04:58 AM PDT

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Detailed forecast for

Tacoma Area

Today

Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Highs near 60. Southwest wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph after midnight.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts to 30 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s.

Tuesday

Rain at times. Highs in the lower 60s.

Tuesday Night

Rain at times in the evening, then cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs near 70.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower 50s.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs near 70.