Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says

This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.

Dumfries community mourning loss of Marine Corps employee killed during severe storms

People across the DMV are still dealing with the impacts of Saturday’s severe storms. Downed trees destroyed homes, left thousands without power and in Dumfries, claimed the life of one man. 

Severe thunderstorm warning issued across the DMV

There are severe thunderstorms blowing through the DMV, and are expected to remain along the east of I-95 by 5 p.m.

Severe storms ravage DC region, photos capture aftermath

Sweltering temperatures during the day were followed by severe thunderstorms that rolled through the D.C. region Friday evening. 

DC Heat Wave: Excessive Heat Warning in effect Friday

The D.C. area could see heat index values above 110 degrees Friday as an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect. 

Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Subtropical Storm Don forms far out in Atlantic Ocean

Subtropical Storm Don has sustained winds of 40 mph with higher gusts, but is far from any shore.

Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth

Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.

Man drowns at home in Vermont's 1st recorded flooding death

The 63-year-old man's death was the second flood-related death related to a storm system and heavy flooding in the Northeast this week. The first occurred in New York when a woman died after being swept away during a flood.