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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 28 Aug 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Silver Spring MD

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Silver Spring MD
 39°N 77.03°W (Elev. 344 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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