DC weather: Partly sunny with passing showers Wednesday
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Partly sunny skies and passing showers are expected Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s with moderate to high humidity.

What is El Niño? How the Pacific pattern can quiet the Atlantic hurricane season

El Niño is strengthening as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches its busiest stretch. Here’s what the climate pattern means and why it matters.

Watch: Wind dramatically flips car on Ohio freeway

A traffic camera captured the dramatic moment a gust of wind flipped over a car that was traveling on an Ohio interstate. 

Watch live: Solar eclipse dazzles across Europe, North America

Get ready sky watchers! A total solar eclipse will grace the heavens on August 12 and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will get a chance to enjoy a partial solar eclipse. 

DC weather: Quieter evening after storms, but more rain returns this week
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After Monday’s storms brought gusty winds and nearly an inch of rain to Reagan National, the D.C. region gets a quieter stretch Tuesday evening. An isolated storm or passing shower is still possible, especially southwest of the city, before conditions improve Wednesday. More storm chances return Thursday.

Severe storms leave widespread damage, scattered power outages across DC region

A major cleanup is underway after powerful storms swept through the Washington, D.C. region, toppling trees and knocking out power to numerous homes.

DC severe weather: Storms bring downed trees, lightning and heavy rain
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A powerful line of severe thunderstorms is pushing through the DC Metro area, bringing heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and straight-line winds up to 60 mph.

Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect across DC region
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A hot and humid Monday across the Washington, DC region, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑90s as thunderstorms cause ground stops at all area airports and bring potentially dangerous conditions.