Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harford County Airport (K0W3)

Lat: 39.57°NLon: 76.2°WElev: 412ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Aug 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Benson MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benson MD
 39.51°N 76.19°W (Elev. 98 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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