FEMA encourages preparations for hurricane season

It’s hurricane season, and while that may not sound the alarm for many in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency said it should.

More heat, humidity in the DC area on Tuesday

We're just about halfway through meteorological summer which means it's prime time for heat and humidity.

FOX 5 weather at 5am
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FOX 5 presents the 5 a.m. weather forecast.

FOX 5 weather at 5 am
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FOX 5 presents the 5 a.m. weather forecast.

Sunday Forecast
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The heat is back on! And we're under a marginal risk for severe weather today. Gwen Tolbart has your forecast.

Saturday Forecast (July 10, 2021)
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Today will be a nice break from muggy weather, but the heat is back on starting Sunday. Gwen Tolbart has your forecast.

Strong storms hit DC area as Tropical Storm Elsa pushes north

Tropical Storm Elsa is moving quickly through the Mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the DC area Thursday evening. 

Elsa kills 1 in Florida, spawns tornado hurting 10 at Georgia naval base

A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.