Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chesapeake Ranch Estates MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog after 10am. High near 70. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then rain likely.  Patchy fog before 11pm. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 10am. High near 70. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then rain likely. Patchy fog before 11pm. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Chesapeake Ranch Estates MD
 38.36°N 76.43°W (Elev. 52 ft)
1:43 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
2pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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