Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

St Marys County Airport (K2W6)

Lat: 38.32°NLon: 76.55°WElev: 144ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 2 Jul 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Leonardtown MD

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:00am until July 2, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 79. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 79. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Light and variable wind.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Leonardtown MD
 38.31°N 76.67°W (Elev. 56 ft)
2:23 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
3am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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