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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 May 2:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Highland MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highland MD
 39.2°N 76.97°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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