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Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week

Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week

Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.

January 10, 2024 4:12pm EST
2 rescued after vehicle stranded in high water in Upper Marlboro

2 rescued after vehicle stranded in high water in Upper Marlboro

First responders rescued two people after their vehicle became stranded in high water early Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County a day after a powerful storm brought heavy rain and flooding to the area.

January 10, 2024 8:58am EST
DC, Maryland & Virginia Forecast: Heavy rain leaves parts of Annapolis, Alexandria swamped in floodwaters

DC, Maryland & Virginia Forecast: Heavy rain leaves parts of Annapolis, Alexandria swamped in floodwaters

Residents across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas are cleaning up a day after a powerful storm system slammed the region and swamped parts of Annapolis and Alexandria in floodwaters.

January 10, 2024 8:58am EST
Alexandria flooding shuts down roads as heavy rain and wind hits DC, Maryland & Virginia

Alexandria flooding shuts down roads as heavy rain and wind hits DC, Maryland & Virginia

Officials report severe flooding and downed trees in Alexandria, as heavy rain and brutal winds hit D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

January 9, 2024 10:39pm EST
Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools

Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools

A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.

January 9, 2024 10:05pm EST
DC, Maryland & Virginia road conditions: Flooding, downed trees, power outages create traffic chaos

DC, Maryland & Virginia road conditions: Flooding, downed trees, power outages create traffic chaos

A day of torrential rain has created slick road conditions across the DMV and gusty winds have brought down trees in some areas, creating even more traffic chaos for some. 

January 9, 2024 9:32pm EST
DC, Maryland & Virginia Forecast: Heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds hit area Tuesday

DC, Maryland & Virginia Forecast: Heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds hit area Tuesday

A powerful storm moving across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on Tuesday brought heavy rain, threats of flooding, and damaging winds to the region.

January 9, 2024 8:16pm EST
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm

Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.

January 9, 2024 3:00pm EST
Tornado rips through Fort Lauderdale as storms march across Florida

Tornado rips through Fort Lauderdale as storms march across Florida

A tornado hit Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday as a line of storms moved across the Sunshine State.

January 6, 2024 9:02pm EST
Winter storm, snow hits DC, Maryland and Virginia: LIVE UPDATES

Winter storm, snow hits DC, Maryland and Virginia: LIVE UPDATES

The latest on snow, sleet and rain headed to the DC area.

January 6, 2024 1:19pm EST
'Bomb cyclone' anniversary: 6 years since DC region blasted with snow and high winds

'Bomb cyclone' anniversary: 6 years since DC region blasted with snow and high winds

Six years ago, the D.C. area was hit with a "bomb cyclone" that brought extreme cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills to the region and closed schools in several districts. 

January 4, 2024 3:10pm EST
East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years

East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years

Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.

January 2, 2024 1:46pm EST
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.

December 30, 2023 10:22am EST
SoCal beaches experience dangerous waves, flooding as evacuations ordered

SoCal beaches experience dangerous waves, flooding as evacuations ordered

Forecasters say waves as high as 40 feet are possible Thursday in some locations along the California coast, with another round of swells set to arrive Saturday.

December 28, 2023 10:37pm EST
A timeline of the snowiest blizzards in DC, Maryland and Virginia history

A timeline of the snowiest blizzards in DC, Maryland and Virginia history

We take a look at the most impactful and snowy blizzard to hit DC, Maryland and Virginia, complete with an interactive timeline, video from our archives, photos and much more!

December 27, 2023 7:41am EST
Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days

Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days

Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.

December 23, 2023 9:26am EST
Buenos Aires music festival descends into chaos as storm rips apart stage

Buenos Aires music festival descends into chaos as storm rips apart stage

A violent storm wreaked havoc at the Fiesta Bresh music festival in Buenos Aires, causing chaos as heavy winds and rain tore apart a stage.

December 18, 2023 6:32pm EST
Infant tossed by Tennessee tornado found alive in downed tree

Infant tossed by Tennessee tornado found alive in downed tree

A 4-month old boy has survived after a tornado in Tennessee sucked him up from his family’s mobile home.

December 14, 2023 4:45pm EST
White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.

December 14, 2023 10:44am EST
White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.

December 12, 2023 1:13pm EST
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