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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.

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