Potential for polar vortex on the horizon: Here's what you need to know

Potential for polar vortex on the horizon: Here's what you need to know

Winter officially begins on Friday and already social media is abuzz with reports that the East Coast could see a polar vortex this season.

Winter officially begins on Friday and already social media is abuzz with reports that the East Coast could see a polar vortex this season.

Tuesday 7-Day Forecast
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Tuesday 7-Day Forecast

Tuesday chilly and breezy, but lots of sunshine. Rain will be back by Thursday. Winter begins with a mild start on Friday.

Tuesday chilly and breezy, but lots of sunshine. Rain will be back by Thursday. Winter begins with a mild start on Friday.

Area roads remain flooded after weekend of rain
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Area roads remain flooded after weekend of rain

The area broke record rain totals as more rain continued to pour in on Saturday and Sunday. Some areas are under a coastal flood advisory.

The area broke record rain totals as more rain continued to pour in on Saturday and Sunday. Some areas are under a coastal flood advisory.

Monday 7-Day Forecast
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Monday 7-Day Forecast

Sunshine returns! Looking nice today with highs in the mid 50s. Tuesday will be much cooler, temps in the mid 40s.

Sunshine returns! Looking nice today with highs in the mid 50s. Tuesday will be much cooler, temps in the mid 40s.

Sunday overnight forecast
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Sunday overnight forecast

Flood warnings and advisories in effect overnight. Light showers and drizzle tapering off Sunday night. Drying out as we head into the week, with a slight warm-up by the end of the week.

Flood warnings and advisories in effect overnight. Light showers and drizzle tapering off Sunday night. Drying out as we head into the week, with a slight warm-up by the end of the week.

Sunday morning weather
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Sunday morning weather

Today, scattered showers with temps in the 40s. Back to sunshine by Monday, with temps in the mid-50s.

Today, scattered showers with temps in the 40s. Back to sunshine by Monday, with temps in the mid-50s.

2018 is D.C.'s wettest year on record

2018 is D.C.'s wettest year on record

It's not a record we enjoyed breaking -- 2018 is officially the wettest year on record for DC.

It's not a record we enjoyed breaking -- 2018 is officially the wettest year on record for DC.

DC hits record rainfall for year, as weekend rain soaks area roads
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DC hits record rainfall for year, as weekend rain soaks area roads

Rain continues to make for dangerous driving conditions throughout the area, as one couple in Virginia finds themselves almost washed off the road by rushing waters.

Rain continues to make for dangerous driving conditions throughout the area, as one couple in Virginia finds themselves almost washed off the road by rushing waters.

Saturday overnight forecast
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Saturday overnight forecast

Flood watch in effect through Sunday morning, with scattered showers on and of through the day. Becoming dry for Monday, and temps should warm up by the end of the week.

Flood watch in effect through Sunday morning, with scattered showers on and of through the day. Becoming dry for Monday, and temps should warm up by the end of the week.