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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Takoma Park MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 65. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 65. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Takoma Park MD
 38.98°N 77.01°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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