Tacoma, WA

7:00 PM PDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 253 ft
Lon: 122.4° W
Lat: 47.3° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms picked up across the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation through the afternoon.
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms picked up across the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation through the afternoon.
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Tacoma Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:00 PM PDT
Elevation
322 ft
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
52.9 °F
Feels Like 52.9 °F
Wind(mph)
12.7
Sunrise / Set
5:26 AM
8:47 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Rain Showers 45 °F
Rain Showers
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Rain Showers 61 °F
Rain Showers
90% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Rain Showers 45 °F
Rain Showers
80% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Rain 66 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Friday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Mostly Cloudy 75 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.84 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3300 ft
Scattered Clouds 7000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
69%
Rainfall
0.51 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KTIW 220153Z 21010G21KT 10SM SCT033 SCT070 11/04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01060044 $
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
52.9 °F
48,48,48,49,52,52,52,56,55,57,57,57,54
Dew Point
43 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12.7 mph from WSW
Wind Gust
12.7 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
3.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain showers. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Wednesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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Weather Forecast for Tacoma WA

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KWATACOM50

Tuesday, 21
Rain
61 | 45 °F
Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Wednesday, 22
Rain Showers
61 | 45 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
66 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
70 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
75 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
73 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
70 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of Rain
63 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of Rain
66 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 50 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain showers. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 42 53 | 44 53 | 43 46 | 42
Wind 4 mph WSW 7 mph SSW 13 mph WSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 77% 70% 68% 86%
Chance of Precip. 60% 90% 90% 60%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 90% 97%
Conditions Rain Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.58], Average RMSE [1.71]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.63], Average RMSE [1.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 41 53 | 41 55 | 41 47 | 43
Wind 10 mph SSW 9 mph SW 9 mph WSW 11 mph South
Humidity 81% 62% 59% 82%
Chance of Precip. 60% 90% 90% 80%
Cloud Cover 95% 91% 92% 94%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
8:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.17], Average RMSE [1.79]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.20], Average RMSE [1.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 43 57 | 43 61 | 44 51 | 33
Wind 8 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 5 mph West 1 mph NE
Humidity 89% 57% 52% 50%
Chance of Precip. 80% 60% 50% 10%
Cloud Cover 94% 73% 78% 99%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.97], Average RMSE [1.84]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [2.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 36 63 | 44 66 | 47 53 | 43
Wind 1 mph SSW 3 mph SW 3 mph West 3 mph SW
Humidity 61% 49% 51% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 51% 99%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [2.62]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.81], Average RMSE [2.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 43 62 | 46 68 | 45 55 | 38
Wind 4 mph South 3 mph SW 4 mph NW 2 mph North
Humidity 74% 54% 45% 52%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 53% 84% 78% 22%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.74], Average RMSE [2.72]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.38], Average RMSE [3.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 40 63 | 46 63 | 47 54 | 44
Wind 3 mph SSW 4 mph SW 5 mph West 4 mph SW
Humidity 62% 52% 54% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 4% 19% 71%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:52 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [2.71]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.02], Average RMSE [3.29] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 40 63 | 44 68 | 47 55 | 46
Wind 4 mph South 5 mph SW 4 mph WSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 65% 49% 48% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 59% 5% 100% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.06], Average RMSE [3.25]
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 49 60 | 51 62 | 46 54 | 44
Wind 5 mph South 9 mph SSW 7 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 82% 71% 57% 67%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 83% 87% 76% 50%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:54 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.88], Average RMSE [3.23]
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 39 61 | 39 63 | 40 54 | 43
Wind 3 mph South 3 mph SW 4 mph WSW 3 mph SW
Humidity 60% 46% 43% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 10% 26% 41% 59%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:55 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.94], Average RMSE [3.75]
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 45 58 | 47 61 | 49 52 | 45
Wind 2 mph SSW 3 mph WSW 4 mph West 2 mph WSW
Humidity 76% 66% 63% 75%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 78% 74% 70% 73%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:56 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 42 57 | 45 59 | 47 51 | 44
Wind 2 mph SSW 3 mph WSW 4 mph West 3 mph WSW
Humidity 71% 63% 67% 78%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 76% 64% 57% 62%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 1:44 PM PDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 41 57 | 43 55 | 42 44 | 40
Wind 2 mph SW 4 mph WSW 5 mph West 3 mph West
Humidity 74% 57% 62% 88%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 72% % % %
Conditions Chance of Rain Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KTIW) 63 °F 46 °F
Record (KTIW) 73 °F (2001) 43 °F (2007)
Yesterday 72.8 °F 47.4 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Wednesday Good
OZONE
Wednesday Good
PM2.5
Thursday Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
PM2.5
Friday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
PM2.5
Saturday Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
PM2.5
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Port Townsend, WA 50.0 °F
Seattle, WA 52.0 °F
Friday Harbor, WA 48.9 °F
Tacoma, WA 48.0 °F
Marine Forecast
Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:26 AM PDT 8:47 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 4:49 AM PDT 9:24 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:00 AM PDT 10:13 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 2:57 AM PDT 11:17 PM PDT
Moon 4:53 PM PDT (5/21) 3:13 AM PDT (5/21)
Length Of Visible Light 16h 35m
Length of Day
15h 20m
Tomorrow will be 2m 9s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
77 °F
Spokane Felts
73 °F
Deer Park
73 °F
Spokane
70 °F
Spokane Fairchild
67 °F
Pasco
44 °F
Shelton
44 °F
Friday Harbor
44 °F
Puyallup
44 °F
Tacoma Narrows
44 °F
Tacoma
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Burnt Mountain 6 in 4200 ft
Mowich 0 in 3150 ft
Cougar Mountain 0 in 3200 ft
Rex River 37 in 4000 ft
Mount Gardner 0 in 3000 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Tacoma Narrows 51 °F Scattered Clouds 6:53 PM PDT
Tacoma 53 °F Scattered Clouds 6:58 PM PDT
Puyallup 52 °F N/A 6:55 PM PDT
Fort Lewis 52 °F Mostly Cloudy 6:58 PM PDT
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Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 255° (WSW)
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METAR KTIW 220153Z 21010G21KT 10SM SCT033 SCT070 11/04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01060044 $

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Tigers vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
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D.C. vs. Seattle 7:00 PM PDT on July 03, 2013 Average High 73° F/ 22° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 68 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NOS_PORTS Tacoma, WA, Tacoma, WA 56 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 6:24 PM PDT MADIS
Strawberry Hill, Tacoma, WA 52.9 °F 43 °F 69% WSW  at  12.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 322 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire
Pierce County EOC, Tacoma, WA 52.9 °F 43 °F 69% South  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 335 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA 52.8 °F 44 °F 72% SW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 360 ft 6:58 PM PDT Normal
Proctor District, Tacoma, WA 60.4 °F 51 °F 70% NW  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 357 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
North Tacoma, Tacoma, WA 51.3 °F 43 °F 72% SW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 295 ft 7:00 PM PDT Normal
Jefferson Park/No. 8th & Stevens, Tacoma, WA 51.3 °F 41 °F 67% SSE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 367 ft 6:59 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA 54.2 °F 43 °F 65% SSW  at  5.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 381 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
South warner st, Tacoma, WA 53.5 °F 44 °F 71% South  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 295 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Tacoma WA , Tacoma, WA 56 °F 44 °F 63% SW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 340 ft 6:31 PM PDT MADIS
MesoWest TACOMA ALEXANDER AVE , Tacoma, WA - - - WSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 9 ft 6:00 PM PDT MADIS
@ BP Nerdorium, Tacoma, WA 52.4 °F 43 °F 71% SW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 412 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
PRS Group, Inc., Tacoma, WA 54.1 °F 39 °F 56% SW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 7:00 PM PDT Normal  
Gratzer Rd., Tacoma, WA 54.9 °F 42 °F 61% WNW  at  6.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 21 ft 6:59 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
North End, Tacoma, WA 53.6 °F 43 °F 67% SE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 246 ft 7:00 PM PDT Normal  
Browns Point, Tacoma, WA 51.5 °F 43 °F 73% SW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 230 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire
Cascade, University Place, WA 56.7 °F 38 °F 50% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 368 ft 6:59 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Alderdale, Federal Way, WA 55.1 °F 43 °F 64% WSW  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 440 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Dash Point State Park / Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA 60.3 °F 44 °F 54% ESE  at  4.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 240 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Point Ruston, Ruston, WA 55.4 °F 38 °F 51% WSW  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 100 ft 6:55 PM PDT Normal
Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA 54.1 °F 43 °F 67% South  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 322 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire
Tacoma, WA 54.0 °F 44 °F 68% SE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 214 ft 6:50 PM PDT Normal
MesoWest S END NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER , Tacoma, WA 56 °F - - WSW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 339 ft 6:00 PM PDT MADIS
30th St West, University Place, WA 53.8 °F 42 °F 65% South  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 308 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
1 Mile SW of Decatur High School, Federal Way, WA 55.6 °F 36 °F 47% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 315 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Tacoma, Tacoma, WA 53.1 °F 14 °F 21% SSW  at  15.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 300 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Salmon Beach, Tacoma, WA 59.9 °F 44 °F 55% WSW  at  16.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Alderbrook, Federal Way, WA 54.1 °F 43 °F 66% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 365 ft 7:00 PM PDT Normal
S 90th St and I-5, Tacoma, WA 57.7 °F 32 °F 38% SSW  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 303 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Gig Harbor WA , Tacoma, WA 54 °F 42 °F 63% West  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 249 ft 6:33 PM PDT MADIS
Douglas Ct, Milton, Milton, WA 55.0 °F 21 °F 26% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 150 ft 7:00 PM PDT Normal  
Beckonridge, University Place, WA 55.3 °F 44 °F 65% SSE  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 331 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Gig Harbor, WA 53.6 °F 43 °F 68% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 290 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire  
Highridge, Gig Harbor, WA 51.5 °F 43 °F 73% West  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 300 ft 7:00 PM PDT Rapid Fire
central, Lakewood, WA 53.2 °F 44 °F 70% SE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 256 ft 7:00 PM PDT Normal  
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