Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mechanicsville MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mechanicsville MD
 38.43°N 76.73°W (Elev. 148 ft)
12:19 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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