Convective outlook for Friday, May 26

Thursday:

Temps are hanging in the mid 80s  as we continue to warm up throughout the week. Mild conditions but could see a stray shower or two around the region in the afternoon. Still breezy to gusty conditions but speeds ranging between 15-25 mph mainly in the Lower East Slopes of the Cascades. Overnight lows are in the mid 50s. 

A chance for some afternoon thunderstorms in the Cascades and the Blues from 2-10 p.m. Nothing too severe but expect storms to provide heavy rainfall, pea size BB-pea size hail and gusts over 30 mph. 

Temperatures for Thursday: 

Upper elevations of the Blues: 76-79/50-54

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 81-84/53-56

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 82-85/55-58

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 80-83/52-55

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 78-81/53-56

East slopes of the Cascades: 74-77/47-50

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 79-82/50-53

Cascades and mountain passes: 62-65/46-49

 

Friday: 

Temps are hanging in the mid to upper 80s just before the holiday weekend. Expect some mountain showers and thunderstorms to develop, but be short lived and mainly in the mountains. Near 90s and maybe a heightened sense of fire danger as we approach the holiday weekend. Be safe on the water and if you go camping! 

A chance for some afternoon thunderstorms in the Cascades and the Blues from 2-10 p.m. Nothing too severe but expect storms to provide heavy rainfall, pea size BB-pea size hail and gusts over 30 mph. 

Temperatures for Friday:

Upper elevations of the Blues: 77-80/45-48

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/48-51

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 85-88/47-51

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/46-49

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 76-80/42-45

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/41-44 

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43

 

Saturday : 

Mid to upper 80s for the start of the weekend. Hot and sunny with breezy to gusty conditions about 15-25 mph in the Cascades and as far east as Prosser in Washington and Heppner in

Oregon. 10-20 mph across the rest of eastern Washington and Oregon. Upper elevations could see some thunderstorms again in the later afternoon as temps begin to cool. 

Temperatures for Saturday: 

Upper elevations of the Blues: 77-80/45-48

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/48-51

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 85-88/47-51

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/46-49

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 76-80/42-45

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/41-44 

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43

 

Sunday: 

Temps are hanging in the mid 80s. If you’re camping or going out on the water please remember to wear a life jacket and be very careful of potential fire dangers. Check for local burn bans before starting any campfires. Still breezy but beginning to calm down for the end of the weekend. 

Temperatures for Sunday: 

Upper elevations of the Blues: 77-80/45-48

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/48-51

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 85-88/47-51

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/46-49

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 76-80/42-45

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/41-44 

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43

 

Memorial Day:

Temps are hanging in the upper 80s. Gonna be a hot one for the holiday, but remember to stay safe and be smart. Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen in the mostly sunny skies for the holiday. 

Temperatures for Memorial Day: 

Upper elevations of the Blues: 77-80/45-48

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/48-51

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 85-88/47-51

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/46-49

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 76-80/42-45

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/41-44 

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43

 

Tuesday: 

Fairly nice conditions with temps in the upper 80s. A little breezy with mostly clear skies and a few clouds lingering around through the evening. 

Temperatures for Tuesday:

Upper elevations of the Blues: 79-82/48-52

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/51-54

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 87-90/58-62

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/55-58

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 83-86/56-59

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/51-54

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43

 

Wednesday: 

Starting to get hot as we break into the 90s. Have a chance for some afternoon thunderstorms and breezy conditions with a high chance for increased fire danger.

Gusty conditions with clouds hanging out for everyone across the region. 

Temperatures for Wednesday:

Upper elevations of the Blues: 79-82/48-52

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/51-54

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 87-90/58-62

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/55-58

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 83-86/56-59

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/51-54

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43

 

Thursday: 

Highs are hot in the upper 80s and possibly low 90s, but in very few places. Mostly clear skies with some slight chances of afternoon thunderstorms in upper elevations. Temps will cool down to the mid 50s overnight as we get ready for early summer to continue throughout the week.

Temperatures for Thursday: 

Upper elevations of the Blues: 79-82/48-52

Northern foothills of the Blues and lower elevations of the Lower Columbia Basin: 85-88/51-54

Tri-Cities and Mid-Columbia Basin: 87-90/58-62

Between the Columbia Basin and the Yakima Valley (Benton City to Toppenish): 83-86/55-58

Yakima and Kittitas Valley: 83-86/56-59

East slopes of the Cascades: 75-78/51-54

US 97 to the Columbia River Gorge: 81-84/48-51

Cascades and mountain passes: 61-65/40-43