Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair with Haze

55°F

13°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 5 Mar 5:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lanham MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then isolated showers between 3am and 4am.  Patchy fog after 8pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers between 4pm and 5pm.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then isolated showers between 3am and 4am. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Isolated showers between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lanham MD
 38.96°N 76.87°W (Elev. 98 ft)
5:02 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
5pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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