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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington Park MD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington Park MD
 38.25°N 76.45°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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