Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 16 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Aspen Hill MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 64. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 64. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Aspen Hill MD
 39.09°N 77.08°W (Elev. 440 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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