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

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Silver Spring MDSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Silver Spring MDSimilar City Names
 39.02°N 77.03°W (Elev. 308 ft)
9:27 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
9am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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