Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 11:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Montgomery Village MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Montgomery Village MD
 39.17°N 77.18°W (Elev. 449 ft)
12:00 pm EDT Apr 27, 2026
12pm EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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