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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 29 Jun 4:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chesapeake Ranch Estates MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light south wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light south wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 79.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chesapeake Ranch Estates MD
 38.37°N 76.4°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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