Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 30 Jun 9:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gaithersburg MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 89. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 89. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gaithersburg MD
 39.15°N 77.21°W (Elev. 443 ft)
7:29 pm EDT Jun 30, 2025
10pm EDT Jun 30, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2025
 
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