These states were unusually hot this summer, data shows

New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.

Why are leaves in the DMV already turning brown and falling?

The air is cooler, kids are back in school, but technically, summer isn’t over yet in the Washington, D.C. region. So why do so many trees already look like autumn has arrived?

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, North Carolina

A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.

DC weather: Gusty showers, cooler temps Wednesday

Rainfall that continues to sweep across the D.C. region is expected to bring gusty showers and noticeably cooler temperatures to the area on Wednesday.

DC weather: Gusty showers, cooler temps Wednesday
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Rainfall that continues to sweep across the D.C. region Wednesday is expected to bring gusty showers and noticeably cooler temperatures throughout the day.

DC weather: Warm, dry Monday with highs in the low-80s

A warm and dry Monday across the D.C. region as we eye a coastal system that is expected to bring us a period of clouds, wet weather, and cooler conditions starting on Tuesday and lasting through the middle of the week.

DC Weekend Weather Forecast
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Sunday will feel like summer with temperatures in the high 80s before a week of rain.

DC Weekend Weather Forecast | FOX 5 Morning
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News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

DC weather: Sunny, warm Friday leads into pleasant, mild weekend

Sunshine and highs in the low-80s make for a picture-perfect Friday ahead of a weekend that stays dry and sunny, with warm temperatures continuing in the 80s.

DC weather: Sunny, warm Friday leads into pleasant, mild weekend
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Sunshine and highs in the low-80s make for a picture-perfect Friday. The weekend stays dry and sunny, with warm temperatures continuing in the 80s.

DC weather: Thursday morning showers, sunny afternoon
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Lingering showers Thursday morning are expected to clear by the afternoon bringing sunshine and highs near 80 degrees.

Weather to remain the 80s with mostly clear skies through weekend
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It's going to be a warm rest of the week with temps staying in the 80s through the middle of next week. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your latest weather forecast.

Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

DC weather: Clouds and spotty showers Wednesday, sunshine ahead

Expect a cooler, cloudier day across the D.C. region on Wednesday, with temperatures in the low-70s and a slight chance for isolated showers.

DC weather: More clouds, some showers Wednesday
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More clouds across the D.C. region on Wednesday with temperatures in the low-70s and a chance for showers.