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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chesapeake Ranch Estates MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 9pm, then showers likely after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 63. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 55. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 67. East wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 9pm, then showers likely after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 63. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 55. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 67. East wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chesapeake Ranch Estates MD
 38.35°N 76.4°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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