Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Mid-South to the Mid-Atlantic; Building Heat in the West

Severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, a couple of tornadoes, and heavy rain across portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Mid-South. Severe storms may produce hail across the northern/central High Plains. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Fire weather concerns continue for Interior Alaska and the Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Light Rain

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 22 Jun 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

North Kensington MD

Severe T-storm Watch until June 22, 09:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning June 22, 05:38pm until June 22, 05:45pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Severe T-storm Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch until June 22, 09:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning June 22, 05:38pm until June 22, 05:45pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light north wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light north wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
North Kensington MD
 39.05°N 77.08°W (Elev. 351 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Jun 22, 2026
5pm EDT Jun 22, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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