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Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through at least Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S. Tuesday behind a cold front. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 4 Nov 5:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Helen MD

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
Helen MD
 38.41°N 76.73°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
6:29 am EST Nov 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Nov 4, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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