Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

A Few Clouds

57°F

14°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Patuxent River MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light south wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light south wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Patuxent River MD
 38.26°N 76.39°W (Elev. 0 ft)
4:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
7am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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