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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 12:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Dayton MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dayton MD
 39.24°N 76.99°W (Elev. 568 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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