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Storm System Crossing the Eastern U.S. Early This Week; Critical Fire Weather Over the Central Plains

A storm system shifting across the Great Lakes will bring light to moderate snow over parts of region today. Further south, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of a cold front from Michigan to east Texas. Gusty winds and dry conditions will produce elevated to critical fire weather over the central High Plains today. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridge MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridge MD
 38.12°N 76.36°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm EDT Apr 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Apr 21, 2025-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2025
 
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