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.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 5 Mar 4:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Derwood MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 3am.  Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. 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: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. 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 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Derwood MD
 39.12°N 77.13°W (Elev. 348 ft)
5:02 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
5pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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