Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding for the Central U.S. through Tuesday; Dangerous East Coast Beach Conditions

Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front will impact much of the Central U.S. through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are forecast for portions of the central/southern Plains and the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, dangerous waves and rip currents will impact portions of the East Coast as tropical activity increases in the Atlantic. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 22 Sep 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ashton-Sandy Spring MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
Ashton-Sandy Spring MD
 39.15°N 77.01°W (Elev. 449 ft)
4:29 pm EDT Sep 22, 2025
5pm EDT Sep 22, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2025
 
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