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Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 39.08°N 77.16°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Rockville MD
Issued by: National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C.
Last Update: 10:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026		Print

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny


  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy


  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 64. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers


  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers


  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy


  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny


    • This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 64. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.


    Rockville MD
     39.08°N 77.16°W (Elev. 430 ft)

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