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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Sep 6:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gaithersburg MD

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light south wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gaithersburg MD
 39.13°N 77.24°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
7:52 am EDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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