Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 6 Mar 5:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Patuxent River MD

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Areas of fog between 7am and 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Areas of fog before 8am.  Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 59 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Areas of fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Patuxent River MD
 38.29°N 76.41°W (Elev. 3 ft)
3:53 am EST Mar 6, 2026
5am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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