Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	24 Aug 1:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Friendship MD

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

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%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.