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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 2 May 10:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Silver Spring MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Silver Spring MD
 39.02°N 77°W (Elev. 322 ft)
Last Update:
7:54 pm EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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