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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Golden Beach MD

Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 12:17pm until August 23, 06:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 12:17pm until August 23, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Sat

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Golden Beach MD
 38.48°N 76.72°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
10:29 am EDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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