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‘Winter blues’ — What to know about seasonal affective disorder, or SAD
The idea of the “winter blues” is not just something to be dismissed, experts say. It can be a sign of a real medical condition known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
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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.
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Was there a 3rd tornado in Md. during Friday’s severe storms?
The National Weather Service is looking into the possibility that the storms produced a weak twister between the Potomac River and Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
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Drenching rains flood DC-area roads as record for wettest year swims into view
Drenching rains flooded out D.C.-area roadways, including parts of the Beltway Monday morning. Overall, more than 1 inch of rain fell by late Monday morning, pushing the region one step closer to the wettest year on record.
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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.
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Weather service confirms tornado in Mount Airy, Maryland
The National Weather service confirmed Saturday that a tornado hit areas of Mount Airy, Maryland, on Friday.
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NWS: Tornado confirmed in Baltimore, killing 2
The National Weather Service confirmed that the strong storms that blew through Baltimore on Friday night, killing two people and damaging multiple buildings, indeed contained a tornado that had a wind speed of 105 mph..
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2 dead after Amazon building collapse in severe weather
Baltimore fire officials said one man was found under debris Friday night and later pronounced dead, while a second man’s body was recovered under rubble early Saturday.
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Photos: Fall foliage comes to the DC area
Fall has officially arrived in the D.C. area, bringing with it cooler temperatures, pumpkin-spiced everything and color-changing leaves. See photos of the fall foliage.
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It’s not too late for fall foliage color changes in parts of Maryland
September’s hot, dry spell was particularly poor timing in Western Maryland, where it interrupted the color change just as it was beginning to happen. But it’s a complete dud. Find out where you can peep some fall colors.
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World’s oceans have absorbed 60% more heat than previously thought, study finds
A new study has found that the world’s oceans absorbed 60% more heat per year than previously believed, findings that could have serious implications in the fight against climate change.
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Storm and snow cleanup costs could impact Va. pothole filling efforts
Road repair and cleanup costs from Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael could lead Virginia to cut back on paving and other road maintenance this spring.
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2018 could become one of DC area’s 5 wettest years on record
With just the normal amount of rain in November and December, 2018 will become one of the wettest years in the area’s history.
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6 years after Sandy, stories of the storm have new chapters
Superstorm Sandy roared into the nation’s most populous metropolitan area six years ago Monday. It left stories of resilience, resolve and humanity.
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Heavy rain could hamper DC evening commute, weekend events
Less than 10 days ago, the Washington area got slapped by the sudden onset of cold weather. Now, it looks like heavy rain Friday evening could cause headaches for commuters.
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