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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 9:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Patuxent River MD

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 58 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Patuxent River MD
 38.29°N 76.41°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 am EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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