Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28° N Lon: 76.41° W Elev: 39 ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Jul 7:52 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Dorchester County

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Tuesday

Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Heat index values up to 100.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.

Saturday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 100.