Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument

The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.

Lightning has a smell - here's how you can sniff it out at home

You've seen it and you've certainly heard it, but have you smelled it? Strange as it may sound, lightning has a smell — and you've probably experienced it while doing laundry.

Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US

Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Sunday Forecast (Aug. 15, 2021)
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Temps are cooler, but will we stay dry today? Gwen Tolbart has your forecast.

Saturday Forecast (Aug. 14, 2021)
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We're looking at more scattered storms this afternoon. Gwen Tolbart has your forecast.

Saturday Forecast (Aug. 14, 2021)
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We're looking at more scattered storms this afternoon. Gwen Tolbart has your forecast.

Video: Silver Spring lightning strike caught on camera

A lightning strike in Silver Spring was caught on camera Wednesday as severe weather hammered the D.C. area.