Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France

A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Cleanup continues across DMV after storm damage, outages as more storms threaten

Residents across the Washington, D.C., region woke up to storm damage and power outages Tuesday after heavy storms swept through the area Monday night, with crews working to restore service as more thunderstorms remain possible later today.

DC weather: Showers, possible thunderstorm Tuesday as region cleans up from storm

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected Tuesday as the Washington, D.C., region continues cleaning up from severe weather that swept through Monday night. 

DC weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm Tuesday
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Showers and possibly a thunderstorm Tuesday as the Washington, D.C. region cleans up from a round of severe weather that swept through the area Monday night.

DC weather: Showers, possible thunderstorms Tuesday
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Another round of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm, expected across the Washington, D.C., region Tuesday.

DC region catches a breather tomorrow before next wave of rain hits
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After one of the busiest, most violent severe weather days of the year, the D.C. area is moving into a calmer "in-between" period. While today's storms triggered widespread wind damage and multiple tornado warnings south and east of I-95, a cooler air mass has moved in to eat up the atmospheric energy. 

Severe storm rips through Burke townhome community causing extensive damage
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A fast-moving severe storm packing torrential rain, intense wind gusts and hail left behind a trail of destruction in a Burke, Virginia townhome neighborhood off Guinea Road. The powerful winds snapped trees in half, shattered windows, tore insulation from structures and sent trees crashing onto multiple homes—collapsing roofs and destroying chimneys. 

Severe storms drench DC area as heavy rain and strong winds move through
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Strong thunderstorms moved across the Washington, DC region Monday evening, prompting severe weather warnings and brief tornado concerns in parts of Southern Maryland. Heavy rain, damaging winds and additional showers are expected through Tuesday morning before drier and more pleasant weather returns later in the day.

LIVE: Weather updates for DC, Maryland, Virginia

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region Monday. Some of the stronger cells could produce damaging winds with a risk for isolated tornadoes.

DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms Monday could threaten evening commute

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with highs near 90 degrees and warm, humid air in place throughout the day as storms intensify through the afternoon and threaten the evening commute.

Severe Weather Risk: Showers and thunderstorms expected Monday
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, with highs near 90 degrees and warm, humid air in place throughout the day as storms intensify through the afternoon and threaten the evening commute.

DC weather: Sunday morning forecast
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Sunny first day of summer with temperatures reaching close to 90 degrees.

‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures

As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.

DC Weather: Beautiful Father's Day kicks off summer
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Summer officially starts on Sunday, and what better way than a gorgeous Father's Day? But, it won't last long, with storms possible as we enter the work week.

Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places

Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on. 

3 Grand Canyon deaths blamed on the heat as 100+ degree days continue

Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits again this week at the Grand Canyon, which has seen an increasing number of heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers.

Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know

The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.