Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 29 Jul 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Takoma Park MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Takoma Park MD
 39°N 77.03°W (Elev. 344 ft)
10:29 am EDT Jul 29, 2025
11am EDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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