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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 12:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Boyds MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light north wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 64. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light north wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 64. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Boyds MD
 39.19°N 77.32°W (Elev. 449 ft)
10:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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