Tacoma Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Tacoma.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 9:57PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 95. * IMPACTS...A combination of low relative humidity, unstable airmass, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates of spread and down- wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:49PM PDT until July 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s today and 80s to mid 90s Wednesday. Low temperatures mostly in the low to mid 60s. This will pose a Moderate risk of heat-related impacts. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:40PM PDT until July 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest day will be Wednesday, with a 30-60% chance of temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit.