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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 4:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington Grove MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington Grove MD
 39.13°N 77.18°W (Elev. 459 ft)
Last Update:
4:54 pm EDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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