Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 8:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Germantown MD

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 57 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Germantown MD
 39.18°N 77.26°W (Elev. 489 ft)
9:34 am EDT Apr 26, 2026
9am EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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