Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB)

Lat: 39.4°NLon: 77.98°WElev: 538ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hedgesville WV

Heat Advisory July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:57pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 01:57pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light west wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light west wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light west wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light west wind.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Hedgesville WV
 39.56°N 77.98°W (Elev. 515 ft)
12:42 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
1pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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