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Is warmer weather, sunshine in the cards for Tacoma this weekend?

Mount Rainier glows in the sunset as a pair of skateboarders ride along the walking path at Ruston Point near Dune Park on Saturday evening.
Mount Rainier glows in the sunset as a pair of skateboarders ride along the walking path at Ruston Point near Dune Park on Saturday evening. pcaster@thenewstribune.com
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  • Tacoma faces high temperatures and sunshine through Tuesday, topping at 89°F.
  • Weather Service flags moderate heat risk through early week, peaking Monday-Tuesday.
  • Fire danger rises Sunday and Monday as dry, hot conditions settle across the area.

A warm spell is embracing Tacoma, with high temperatures and sunshine expected into early next week before cooling off on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

There will be a minor heat risk on Saturday and a moderate heat risk Sunday through Tuesday in Tacoma, according to the weather service. As of early Saturday, it was unclear how quickly temperatures will cool Tuesday through the remainder of the week. There is an elevated fire risk Sunday and Monday, according to a Friday weather service report.

Per The Weather Channel, here’s what the forecast looks like:

  • On Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 degrees
  • On Sunday: Sunny with a high of 86 degrees
  • On Monday: Sunny with a high of 87 degrees
  • On Tuesday: Sunny with a high of 89 degrees
  • On Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 72 degrees
Becca Most
The News Tribune
Becca Most is a reporter covering Pierce County issues, including topics related to Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, DuPont, Fife, Ruston, Fircrest, Steilacoom and unincorporated Pierce County. Originally from the Midwest, Becca previously wrote about city and social issues in Central Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Her work has been recognized by Gannett and the USA Today Network, as well as the Minnesota Newspaper Association where she won first place in arts, government/public affairs and investigative reporting in 2023.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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