Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 10 Aug 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Brookeville MD

Severe T-storm Watch August 10, 02:56pm until August 10, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 10, 02:56pm until August 10, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Mon

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 91 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Brookeville MD
 39.18°N 77.06°W (Elev. 446 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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