Why summer should actually begin on June 1

The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted in DC region

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for multiple areas across the D.C. region on Saturday afternoon.

Tornado Watches issued for DC area until midnight
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A tornado watch has been issued for the D.C. area Friday night, along with parts of central Virginia through the eastern West Virginia panhandle.

Flood Watch across DC region Friday evening as heavy rain, storms approach

A Flood Watch is in effect across the Washington, D.C. area on Friday as showers and thunderstorms push through later tonight, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

DC weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Friday
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms that could produce heavy rainfall are possible Friday evening across the Washington, D.C. region.

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

DC weather: Mostly dry Thursday with chance of scattered showers

The Washington, D.C. region will see drier conditions on Thursday, with a cool morning and a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon and evening.

Mostly dry Thursday with chance of scattered showers
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The Washington, D.C. region will see drier conditions Thursday, with a cool morning and a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon and evening.

Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather

A new five-year forecast warns the world is likely to keep breaking heat records, risking more wildfires, hurricanes, and deadly heat waves.

Love looms large in New Mexico as couple says 'I do' with tornado in tow

Daynnely and William Carrillo's picture-perfect wedding day in Portales was punctuated by an extraordinary backdrop: a massive, developing tornado.

DC weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected to soak DMV Wednesday

The Washington, D.C. region can expect showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday with periods of heavy rain that could impact the morning commute.

DC weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday
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Showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce periods of heavy rainfall across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday.