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Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

A Few Clouds

58°F

14°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed W 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 May 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sandy Spring MDSimilar City Names

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light south wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light south wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandy Spring MDSimilar City Names
 39.16°N 77.04°W (Elev. 469 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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