Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Highland MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Highland MD
 39.2°N 76.97°W (Elev. 499 ft)
2:22 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
3am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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