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

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW)

Lat: 39.61°NLon: 77.01°WElev: 789ft.

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	NW 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	4 Jul 12:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Westminster MD

Extreme Heat Warning until July 4, 09:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning until July 4, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
Independence Day
High: 100 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. 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 between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.