Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

A Few Clouds

60°F

16°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Apr 11:56 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Sandy Spring MD

Overnight
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 54 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 44. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.