Chilly nights to last into early May across DC region

As we enter this final week of what has been an April that has featured eight 80° or warmer afternoons, we find ourselves in the early stages of a chilly pattern that is expected to last into early May.

Tornado touches down in Poolesville; No warning issued

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 Tornado touched down in Poolesville around 2 p.m. Saturday as a strong line of storms moved through the area.

Weather in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for Sat. April 22nd
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Gwen Tolbart presents the forecast for the Washington D.C. area for April 22nd, including potential severe weather in the evening.

Cloud seeding gaining traction amid Rocky Mountain drought

A technique to get clouds to produce more snow is being used more as the Rocky Mountain region struggles with a two-decade drought. Cloud seeding involves using planes and ground-based equipment to put silver iodide into clouds when weather conditions are right.

DC council member asks city to reevaluate air conditioning codes

When the District saw 80-degree temperatures in April, there was an onslaught of complaints and comments from people who couldn't control their air conditioners inside their D.C. apartments.

Wreckage of 2 boats that sank during terrible storm 100 years ago discovered in Lake Superior

The boats encountered a storm with howling winds, snow squalls and punishing waves. Both vessels and the 28 people on board were lost to the dark waters of Lake Superior for more than a century.