Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Sep 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dowell MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dowell MD
 38.36°N 76.43°W (Elev. 52 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Sep 7, 2026
3pm EDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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