2019-2020 DC Winter Forecast: Periodic Polar Vortex visits to bring waves of brutal cold, more snow to DC region
For the second winter in a row, we are calling for slightly above-normal snowfall in the Washington, DC region.
Montgomery County woman dies after tree slams car in Colesville
A Montgomery County woman has died fter a tree went down on her car Thursday night.
Wind Advisory in effect for parts of DC region until early Friday
A Wind Advisory in effect for D.C. and surrounding counties until 4 a.m. Friday.
Baby girl born in Rowlett laundry room during Sunday night’s tornado
“Baby girl born in our laundry room with the tornado sirens going off, a tornado on the ground half a mile away, and no electricity…..by candle light!! Welcome to the world beauty!” the center said on Facebook.
‘They are forming like roaches’: 6 storms over Atlantic, Pacific regions tie a modern record
There were six active storm systems in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific regions earlier this week, tying a record for the number of combined storms in both areas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
'It's bad': Hundreds rescued as Imelda floods homes and roads in Texas
Rain from Tropical Depression Imelda deluged parts of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, prompting hundreds of water rescues, a hospital evacuation and road closures in areas east of Houston that were hit hard by Hurricane Harvey two years ago.
Video shows tornadoes hitting Carolinas as re-energized Hurricane Dorian moves up coast
Hurricane Dorian inched closer to the Carolinas on Thursday, bringing with it predicted high storm surge, power outages, flooding and the threat of tornadoes across the region.
‘Total devastation’: Hurricane Dorian slams parts of the Bahamas, leaves at least 7 dead
Relief officials reported scenes of utter ruin Tuesday in parts of the Bahamas and rushed to deal with an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful storm on record ever to hit the islands. At least seven deaths were reported, with the full scope of the disaster still unknown.
Hurricane Dorian: Woman in Bahamas houses nearly 100 dogs to protect them from storm
A woman in Nassau, Bahamas, opened her home to nearly 100 dogs to protect them from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, which struck the region as a Category 5 hurricane.
‘Scooternado’: Electric scooters removed from Florida streets ahead of Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida, cities all along the coastal state removed electronic scooters from the streets in anticipation of what one politician dubbed a possible “scooternado.”
‘Polar Coaster Winter’: Farmers’ Almanac predicts intense cold, snowfall to come in 2019-20
A harsh winter is coming, according to the 2020 Farmers' Almanac.
Scientists confirm July was the hottest month ever recorded, setting new global heat record
Meteorologists say July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880.
Family displaced from apartment after lightning strike in Gaithersburg
FOX 5's Melissa Howell reports.
Flood Warning in Effect for Frederick County
A weekend washout in Frederick County, as nonstop rain downs trees. A flood watch remains in effect for the area.
Frederick businesses hit hard during devastating flooding
FOX 5's Cori Coffin reports.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for much of DC area, tornado watch areas northeast
A tornado watch has been issued for areas northeast of Washington, D.C. as well as a severe thunderstorm watch for the D.C. metro area as well as immediate surrounding counties until 11 p.m. Saturday night.
Fairfax home struck by lightning
Fire officials say a fire was extinguished at a house that was struck by lightning in Fairfax as severe weather was passing through the area Friday.
Parked cars flip over during possible tornado in Salisbury
Surveillance cameras at a bar and restaurant in Salisbury captured huge winds that lifted parked cars from the ground and flipped them over as a possible tornado was reported nearby the area.
Tornado causes major storm damages at Maryland Eastern Shore
FOX 5's Gary McGrady reports.
Storm ravages District, leaving trail of destruction
A storm swept through the District, leaving behind a trail of destruction on Friday.