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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hagerstown, Washington County Regional Airport (KHGR)

Lat: 39.71°NLon: 77.73°WElev: 702ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Halfway MD

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:00am until July 2, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Halfway MD
 39.61°N 77.77°W (Elev. 551 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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