Summer heat breaks as cooler, wetter pattern moves in ahead of Memorial Day

A cold front will bring a significant shift in weather conditions across the D.C. region heading into Memorial Day weekend, ending an early-season heat wave and ushering in cooler, wetter conditions.

WATCH: Video shows moment EF-3 tornado rips through Mineral Wells

Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.

Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed

A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.

Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision

Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.

Ground stop issued at Reagan National; hundreds of flights canceled in DC area

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a second ground stop at Reagan International Airport until 3 p.m. Monday due to thunderstorms in the area.

Gov. Moore declares state of preparedness ahead of severe weather

Governor Wes Moore declared a state of preparedness as Maryland faces severe storms, including damaging winds, hail and tornado risk.

School closings, modified schedules in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, March 16

Several school systems in the Washington, D.C., region have announced closures or modified schedules for Monday, March 16, due to the approaching severe weather.

Tornado watch vs. warning: How to stay safe during severe weather

Tornadoes may be a rare occurrence in the Northeast, but it is still important to know when and how to stay safe when severe weather threatens your home.

Washington DC weather: Severe weather, tornado risk Monday in DC region

A powerful storm system is moving into the region Monday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes.

Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog

A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.

DC, MD, VA weather: Tornado warning issued in MD, tornado watch, thunderstorm warnings across region

After a record-breaking warm day in the DC region, a tornado warning has been issued for parts of northern Maryland on Wednesday, with tornado watches in parts of northern Virginia toward the Baltimore area.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.