Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Hagerstown, Washington County Regional Airport (KHGR)

Lat: 39.71°NLon: 77.73°WElev: 702ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 8:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Smithsburg MD

Today
High: 82 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts 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.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.