Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1025.1 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 11:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ashton MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Low around 59. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 67. East wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 59. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 67. East wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ashton MD
 39.15°N 76.98°W (Elev. 381 ft)
10:53 am EDT Oct 9, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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