Barges break free in Potomac River near Harpers Ferry; high water levels impact DC area roads

Two construction barges broke free in the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry Saturday night after several days of heavy rain caused high water levels in waterways across the D.C. region.

DC region dries out for Mother's Day; temperatures remain unseasonably cool

After two soaking wet days, the D.C. region is finally drying out Sunday, but keep a jacket handy if you plan to be outside for your Mother's Day celebrations because temperatures will be unseasonably cool.

FOX 5 Weather forecast for Sunday, May 8
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Matthew Cappucci has your FOX 5 Weather forecast for Sunday, May 8. Happy Mother's Day!

Showers, thunderstorms Friday; rainy Mother’s Day weekend ahead

Showers and thunderstorms are moving into the Washington D.C. area Friday and will linger into the Mother's Day weekend.