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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 6:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Dowell MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dowell MD
 38.36°N 76.46°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
6:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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