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Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region 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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Solomons MD

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:00am until July 2, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 81 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
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    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
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  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Solomons MD
 38.33°N 76.43°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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