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Heat wave to scorch cities from Virginia to Louisiana this Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is the “unofficial” start to summer, but Mother Nature is going to make it ‘feel’ official for nearly a dozen states this holiday weekend.
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3 dead, state capital battered as storms rake Missouri
The National Weather Service confirmed that a large and destructive twister moved over Jefferson City shortly before midnight Wednesday.
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Tornado touches down in Howard Co. during DC-area storms
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Howard County, Maryland. A strong line of strong thunderstorms passed through the D.C. area Thursday afternoon, bringing downed power lines and outages.
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Memorial Day weekend forecast: Warm to hot with a chance for storms
Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff of summer, is coming up fast. Whether you’re staying put or hitting the beach, we’ve got the weather news you’ll need to plan for the weekend.
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Scattered thunderstorms could bring hail, strong wind to western Maryland
The D.C. area could see some storms anywhere between 4 p.m. and sunset. Some of them have the potential to be severe, bringing strong winds and hail.
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Really wet? Really hot? What will DC area see this summer? Storm Team4 shares seasonal forecast
Unveiling the seasonal forecast on Thursday, NBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer not only predicts fewer days of extreme heat but also drier conditions compared with last year.
1 week ago -
Chilly, dreary weather sets regional record
An unseasonably cool breeze and rain added to a dreary weather forecast that has helped set a D.C.-area record.
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As climate changes, frequent flooding on Md. 450 will only get worse
Data from the WTOP Traffic Center shows that Maryland state Route 450 was closed on at least 60 nonconsecutive days because of flooding last year.
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DC-area downpours dampen Mother’s Day
Keep an umbrella handy as you head out to celebrate Mother’s day, with periods of heavy rain expected to drench the D.C. area Sunday.
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Heavy rain and floods send a 9-foot alligator fleeing into Arkansas farmland
When it comes to flooding, the problems most people think about are washed-out roads and underwater homes. But after rainstorms in Missouri and Iowa caused nearby rivers to rise, a family in Northeast Arkansas stumbled upon a 9-foot alligator far from its natural habitat — in their rice field.
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Frederick Co. under flood warning till 6 p.m.
Parts of the D.C. area are under a flood warning Sunday morning.
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Rain triggers flash flood watch, warning for DC area
While it may remain dry for the morning hours with a mix of sun and clouds, showers and storms are forecast to develop in the afternoon hours and heavier rains are in store for the evening and overnight. Here’s what you need to know.
3 weeks ago -
Dense fog advisory makes for a hazy morning commute
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory until 9 a.m. Thursday. Visibility is only around a quarter mile or less, so driving will be impaired.
3 weeks ago -
Frost advisory issued for Monday morning
A frost advisory is in effect for parts of the region until 8 a.m. Monday as temperatures are expected to drop into the mid-30s.
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Wind advisory canceled, but blustery weather to continue through Sunday
Expect windy conditions lasting into Sunday, as a strong cold front which moved through the area on Friday afternoon pushes off the East Coast.
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