Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402° N Lon: 120.53484° W Elev: 1043.0 ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Sep 03:20 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s, except in the lower to mid 80s valleys. Light wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 50s. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph overnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s, except in the 70s valleys. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s to upper 40s. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to upper 60s. Lows in the 40s.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s to upper 50s, except in the upper 50s to mid 60s valleys. Lows in the 40s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s, except in the 60s valleys.
Sunday Night Through Tuesday
Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s. Highs in the upper 50s to upper 60s.



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