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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 15 May 1:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wheaton-Glenmont MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wheaton-Glenmont MD
 39.07°N 77.08°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 15, 2026-6pm EDT May 21, 2026
 
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