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Tracking Storm System Across the Central U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Oct 8:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kensington MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Mostly 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:
7:29 am EDT Oct 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Oct 17, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 23, 2025
 
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