Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 6 Aug 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

College Park MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
College Park MD
 38.99°N 76.92°W (Elev. 49 ft)
4:54 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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