Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Apr 2:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

North Potomac MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light north wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light north wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
North Potomac MD
 39.11°N 77.25°W (Elev. 351 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 16, 2026
3pm EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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