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Tropical Moisture Brings Heavy Rain to Southwest; Strong Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 8:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kensington MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Kensington MD
 39.03°N 77.06°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
7:29 pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Oct 9, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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