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

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	4 Jul 8:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Fairland MD

Severe T-storm Watch July 4, 09:21pm until July 4, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch July 4, 09:21pm until July 4, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Sat
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.