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Isaias Expected To Be A Strong Hurricane Approaching The Northern Gulf Coast Friday

Isaias is expected to strengthen and be a strong hurricane when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge impacts are expected Friday into Saturday. Isaias will bring heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 8 Oct 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kensington MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kensington MD
 39.03°N 77.06°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am EDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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