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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hagerstown, Washington County Regional Airport (KHGR)

Lat: 39.71°NLon: 77.73°WElev: 702ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Mercersburg PA

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Mercersburg PA
 39.78°N 77.94°W (Elev. 551 ft)
2:36 am EDT May 13, 2026
4am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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