Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fog/Mist

63°F

17°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 8:40 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kensington MD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kensington MD
 39.03°N 77.06°W (Elev. 348 ft)
7:29 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
8am EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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