Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	29.76 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Apr 3:56 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW North Potomac MDSimilar City Names

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.