Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

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

A Few Clouds

54°F

12°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 30 Apr 7:56 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Northwest Howard

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.



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