Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17° N Lon: 77.17° W Elev: 495 ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Apr 9:56 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Northwest Howard

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers this evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Showers, cooler with highs around 60. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.



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