From 80s to Autumn chills: DC's October weather whirl

From 80s to Autumn chills: DC's October weather whirl

Temperatures in the 80s are not so uncommon to start the month. It's rare, but we have even seen some 90° weather, most recently in both 2018 and 2019.

Temperatures in the 80s are not so uncommon to start the month. It's rare, but we have even seen some 90° weather, most recently in both 2018 and 2019.

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda and will continue to strengthen

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda and will continue to strengthen

Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.

Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.

FOX 5: 7-day weather forecast
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FOX 5: 7-day weather forecast

FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your seven day weather forecast and what to expect with potential rainfall.

FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your seven day weather forecast and what to expect with potential rainfall.

Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both

Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both

The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.

The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.

October Warmth: Will it impact fall colors?

October Warmth: Will it impact fall colors?

Over the summer, the D.C. region was running abnormally dry with parts of Maryland and Virginia under a severe drought for most of it. As a result, a lot of trees in the areas that have been the driest are running at moderate to high-stress levels. This can mean more muted colors during peak foliage season here in the D.C. region.

Over the summer, the D.C. region was running abnormally dry with parts of Maryland and Virginia under a severe drought for most of it. As a result, a lot of trees in the areas that have been the driest are running at moderate to high-stress levels. This can mean more muted colors during peak foliage season here in the D.C. region.

Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength

Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength

The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.

The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.