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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sandy Spring MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandy Spring MD
 39.16°N 77.04°W (Elev. 469 ft)
Last Update:
1:50 pm EDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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