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Confirmed tornado in Fairfax County damages homes, cars
A tornado touched down in Fairfax County, Virginia on Friday evening, bringing down trees and power lines in the Reston area — where severe damage led to a home being condemned.
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WATCH: Storms, with some hail and graupel, charge through DC area
After a total soaking on Thursday that broke records as the all-time rainiest March day at Dulles International Airport, winds are increasing and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the D.C. area.
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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 -
After Monday’s messy wintry mix, another is on the way
The week began with sleet, freezing rain and snow around the D.C. area, resulting in school closings and delays as well as messy morning traffic on Monday. Tuesday will begin with more misery, but the worst of it will be confined to parts north and west of the District. Here’s what you need to know.
2 months ago -
WATCH: Bubble crystallizes in frigid DC temperatures
Watch as WTOP’s Dave Dildine finds out how quickly a soap bubble will crystallize in frigid temperatures.
3 months ago -
First snow of the year brings closings, and nasty road conditions
The D.C. region endured its first major snowstorm of 2019, bringing with it rounds of closures and icy road conditions.
3 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 -
Blustery and sunny days ahead as area dries out from weekend deluge
If you’re waking up and getting on the roads in the far outer regions of the D.C. area, be aware that some wet roads could have some ice accumulation overnight, as temperatures may have touched the low 30s.
4 months ago -
Sunday snow-day: Photos from snowstorm south of DC
Snow began to accumulate in the southern suburbs of D.C. late Sunday afternoon. Some residents in the snowy areas sent in some photos of what they were seeing while they were wrapping up their weekend. See photos.
5 months ago -
Flood warnings issued for DC region after Saturday rainfall
Although forecasters had scaled back a Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday morning, some parts of the WTOP listening area could still see a period of freezing rain and sleet. Here’s what to expect.
5 months ago -
Rainy Friday could mean long commutes and a colder weekend ahead
After a pleasant Thursday, skies will become cloudy as a storm system starts to move toward the D.C. area and could drench the region Friday.
6 months ago -
Baltimore tornado is first-ever fatal tornado in colder months on record
The tornado that touched down in Baltimore, Maryland, Friday night which killed two people and injured another, is the first fatal November tornado on record.
6 months ago -
Weather Service says 10 tornadoes struck Virginia Monday
The National Weather Serve has confirmed that a total of 10 tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Florence touched down in Virginia on Monday.
7 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.
8 months ago -
Florence is forecast to strengthen again and threaten US East Coast next week
Hurricane Florence has weakened to a tropical storm but will likely strengthen again into a major hurricane and could threaten the US East Coast by next week.
8 months ago
