Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Apr 3:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Germantown MD

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 64. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.