Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	N 10 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	22 Aug 10:52 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Leonardtown MD

Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 11:36am until August 23, 06:00pm

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 11:36am until August 23, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Sat
Coastal Flood Advisory
Today
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.