Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 May 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gaithersburg MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 9 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 50. Light west wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 50. Light west wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gaithersburg MD
 39.13°N 77.21°W (Elev. 404 ft)
1:30 pm EDT May 31, 2024
2pm EDT May 31, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 6, 2024
 
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