Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harford County Airport (K0W3)

Lat: 39.57°NLon: 76.2°WElev: 412ft.

Mostly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 13 May 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlestown MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 54. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Low around 54. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlestown MD
 39.58°N 75.98°W (Elev. 26 ft)
10:53 pm EDT May 12, 2026
2am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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