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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 3 Aug 5:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cottage City MD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 71. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 71. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cottage City MD
 38.93°N 76.96°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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