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Friday storms could bring wind, heavy rain; flash flood watch issued
A major storm system forming in the South will bring severe weather to the D.C. region as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch in effect Friday afternoon. Here’s what to expect.
4 days ago -
DC area in for strong thunderstorms, heavy rain overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 3 a.m. for much of the D.C. region, including Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Severe storms Sunday night into Monday morning could bring damaging winds, blinding rain, hail and possibly isolated tornadoes. Here’s what you need to know.
1 week ago -
Spring showers begin to move out, leave behind some flood waters
The first full day of spring will be the rainiest day in nearly a month — and the super soaker left much of the region with flooding to contend with.
1 month ago -
Snow gives way to rain Saturday, before springlike Sunday
A mix of rain and snow fell on the D.C. area Friday afternoon and evening but the storm is winding down. As temperatures drop overnight, black ice and icy spots are possible. Here’s what you need to know.
1 month ago -
Departing late season storm ushers in cold, blustery week
Look for it to turn very breezy Monday, with more cold weather expected. “Temperatures for the first full week of March will be running about 15 to 20 degrees colder than average,” said Chuck Bell, a Storm Team 4 meteorologist.
2 months ago -
After heavy snow in the morning, ice and sleet will add to Wednesday woes
A winter weather system has the region locked in its crosshairs. Winter storm warnings and advisories are posted for the region, with snow, sleet, freeing rain and rain all in the mix through Wednesday evening. Here’s what to expect.
2 months ago -
Warmer temps ahead, but rainy forecast prompts flood concern
Through Thursday evening, rain totals in the area could reach an inch to an inch and a half, a forecast which prompted a Flood Watch from the National Weather Service between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday.
3 months ago -
More snow, rain to hit DC area this weekend; winter advisory, warning issued
Those ready for a break from the blast of winter weather this past week won’t see any relief over the weekend. Forecasts predict yet another round of snow headed to the D.C. area. To make matters worse, the National Weather Service has issued both a Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the region Saturday and Sunday.
3 months ago -
Ice, ice baby: Expect another refreeze on the roads around DC
Roads and sidewalks may have refrozen overnight, but the Wednesday morning commute shouldn’t be as bad. As Maryland, Virginia and D.C. emerge from the first major snowstorm of the year, another round of wintry weather may be on the way. WTOP has the details. Here’s what you need to know.
3 months ago -
Storm that drenched the South moving into Northeast for weekend
There are seven states under flood or snow and ice alerts on Friday morning, including Oklahoma City and Atlanta, as a storm that brought record snowfall targets the Northeast with heavy rain over the weekend.
4 months ago -
Utility: 2018 was wettest year for Tennessee Valley
A federal utility that serves parts of seven southeastern states says 2018 was the wettest year on record in the Tennessee Valley.
4 months ago -
Plan for rainy New Year’s Eve
D.C.’s wettest year on record is planning on going out with a bang. The rain is expected to start around 7 a.m. New Year’s Eve and carry us into 2019, according to StormTeam4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts.
4 months ago -
2018 going out with a splash — more rain in forecast; flood watch issued
It looks like 2018, already the rainiest year on record, isn’t going to rest on its laurels — rain is expected to continue through much of Friday.
4 months ago -
As Christmas travel begins, so does rain and wind — and even some thunder
Millions of people are starting their Christmas travel on Thursday, and the weather has turned nasty just in time. Find out when conditions will be at their worst.
4 months ago -
Flood watches issued for entire East Coast as heavy rain moves in
As the storms move east and merge together, flood watches have been issued for the entire East Coast from Florida to Maine. There are 17 states under flood watches on Thursday.
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