Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chevy Chase MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 60. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 60. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chevy Chase MD
 38.98°N 77.09°W (Elev. 344 ft)
9:02 am EDT Apr 17, 2026
9am EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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