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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.

A Few Clouds

69°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Aug 7:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Chaptico MD

Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 10:00am until August 23, 06:00am
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Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 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 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Chaptico MD
 38.33°N 76.81°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
7:29 am EDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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