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Tacoma Prepares for Thunderstorm Alert
27 Jun
Summary
- Tacoma faces a 16% chance of thunderstorms before Friday night.
- A 50% chance of precipitation is forecasted for the South Sound.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across Western Washington.

Tacoma may experience thunderstorms later today, Friday, June 27, 2026. The National Weather Service's Seattle office indicates a 16% probability of thunderstorms occurring in Tacoma before 11 p.m. Friday. Residents can also expect a 50% chance of precipitation throughout the day in the South Sound area.
The weather pattern includes a chance of rain before 2 p.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and a continued possibility of rain and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Similar thunderstorm chances are forecast for Lakewood, Gig Harbor, and Puyallup. This activity is a result of scattered rain showers anticipated across Western Washington on Friday.