Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Quantico Marine Corps Airfield - Turner Field (KNYG)

Lat: 38.5°NLon: 77.3°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	NA
Heat Index	116°F (47°C)
Last update	4 Jul 4:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE La Plata MD

Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 10:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 05:09pm until July 4, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Extreme Heat Warning

Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 10:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 05:09pm until July 4, 09:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Independence Day
High: 102 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.