Flood Concerns in Parts of the East; Severe Weather for High Plains; Fire Weather in West

A stationary front will continue to produce thunderstorms and heavy rain that may result in flash flooding across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic today. Meanwhile, strong to isolated severe thunderstorms are possible from Montana to the southern Plains. Finally, a large area of elevated fire weather concerns with red flag warnings in effect across the West. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	6 Aug 2:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

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Flash Flood Watch until August 7, 06:00am

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Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch until August 7, 06:00am

NOW until
6:00am Fri

Flash Flood Watch
This
Afternoon

Heavy Rain
High: 81 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Low: 69 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
High: 80 °F
Friday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 67 °F
Saturday

Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 83 °F
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 67 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
High: 86 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 69 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.