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The world’s oceans are becoming stormier — and that’s bad news for coastal communities
Stormier oceans could raise the likelihood of coastal flooding and exacerbate erosion, increasing the vulnerability of settlements on the coast, according to new study by scientists at the University of Melbourne.
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Strong storms in US South kill at least 8 and injure dozens
Powerful storms swept across the South after unleashing suspected tornadoes and flooding that killed at least eight people, injured dozens and flattened much of a Texas town. Three children were among the dead.
1 month ago -
It’s official: 2018 is DC’s wettest year on record
With Reagan Airport reporting 61.34 inches of rain for the year on Saturday morning, 2018 will go down as D.C.’s wettest calendar year on record — and the rain is still falling.
5 months ago -
Twin storms bring hazardous travel conditions over holiday weekend
Two different storms are set to create hazardous travel conditions for those heading home after the holiday weekend in the central and eastern parts of the country.
6 months ago -
Election Day storms down power lines across Deep South
As polls opened across the country, residents of several states were contending with severe weather conditions that could affect voter turnout.
7 months ago -
Death tolls often rise weeks after storm hits
The number of deaths due to storms could take weeks to determine. It’s common for death tolls in natural disasters to escalate weeks and months later because of deaths indirectly caused by a storm.
8 months ago -
Hurricane history: DC region’s worst tropical disasters
If Florence were to close in on the D.C. region, history shows that it would pose several threats. See photos of hurricanes past.
9 months ago -
Downpours close roads; Forecast better for rest of week
After torrents of rain throughout the region Tuesday evening, flooding conditions have closed multiple roads in the D.C. area and even a school in D.C. Wednesday morning. The good news? The threat of heavy rain and flooding will soon be over.
9 months ago -
College Park residents displaced after storms, fallen trees damage homes
Strong storms downed trees and damaged homes in College Park on Monday evening. Three homes are currently considered uninhabitable, prompting city officials to help the residents of those homes find “alternate shelter.” See photos.
10 months ago -
Photos: Treacherous weather pounds DC area
Heavy downpours have led to flash flood watches and problems out on the roads this week. See photos.
10 months ago -
DC gets a welcome break from the rains, but more is likely on the way
Thursday offered some dry relief to a region weary from flooding. But more wet weather, unfortunately, is likely in the days ahead.
10 months ago -
Rain, storms threaten sunny Sunday in DC area
Storm Team 4 meterologist Matt Ritter says that not all areas will see storms, but those that do have the potential to deal with gusty winds and large hail.
11 months ago -
Top 10 local weather events of 2017
It was a wild year of weather featuring torrents, twisters and seasonal temper-tantrums in the D.C. area. Check out WTOP’s list of the top local weather events in 2017.
1 year ago -
Wet weather makes its way through DC area
Some damp weather made its way through the region Monday evening. See photos.
2 years ago -
DC cleanup at Tidal Basin underway in wake of fierce storms
The National Park Service has launched cleanup efforts aimed at taking care of the trees along the Tidal Basin that were uprooted during Thursday’s wild storms.
2 years ago
