Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Warm Wednesday in DC; Hurricane Erin to impact coast Thursday
A warmer Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region brings some afternoon sunshine, while coastal areas of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware could feel the effects of Hurricane Erin by Thursday.
A warmer Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region brings some afternoon sunshine, while coastal areas of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware could feel the effects of Hurricane Erin by Thursday.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
These beaches are closed to swimmers in the DC area as Hurricane Erin approaches
Several beaches in the Northeast have closed to swimmers for the week as Hurricane Eric begins to travel closer to the U.S.
Several beaches in the Northeast have closed to swimmers for the week as Hurricane Eric begins to travel closer to the U.S.
Cool, cloudy Tuesday with light showers across DC region
Expect a gray and damp Tuesday across the D.C. area as temperatures struggle to reach the mid-70s, falling well below normal.
Expect a gray and damp Tuesday across the D.C. area as temperatures struggle to reach the mid-70s, falling well below normal.
DC weather: Cool, cloudy Tuesday with passing showers and drizzle
A cool and cloudy Tuesday with passing showers and drizzle expected and highs in the low-70s.
A cool and cloudy Tuesday with passing showers and drizzle expected and highs in the low-70s.
Hurricane Erin to miss East Coast but send dangerous waves, rip currents to MD, VA & DE
Hurricane Erin went through explosive strengthening as expected over the weekend as it skirts along the Caribbean. Luckily, Erin will miss the East Coast as it gets steered eastward by a cold front and stays in the Atlantic. While the full tropical impacts won't be felt over the area, places along the Mid-Atlantic coast can see dangerous conditions along the coast.
Hurricane Erin went through explosive strengthening as expected over the weekend as it skirts along the Caribbean. Luckily, Erin will miss the East Coast as it gets steered eastward by a cold front and stays in the Atlantic. While the full tropical impacts won't be felt over the area, places along the Mid-Atlantic coast can see dangerous conditions along the coast.
Erin Misses East Coast but Sends Dangerous Waves to MD, VA & DE
Hurricane Erin went through explosive strengthening as expected over the weekend as it skirts along the Caribbean. Luckily, Erin will miss the East Coast as it gets steered eastward by a cold front and stays in the Atlantic. While the full tropical impacts won't be felt over the area, places along the Mid-Atlantic coast can see dangerous conditions along the coast.
Hurricane Erin went through explosive strengthening as expected over the weekend as it skirts along the Caribbean. Luckily, Erin will miss the East Coast as it gets steered eastward by a cold front and stays in the Atlantic. While the full tropical impacts won't be felt over the area, places along the Mid-Atlantic coast can see dangerous conditions along the coast.
DC weather: Cooler temps, spotty showers to start the week Monday
A few showers could develop across the D.C. region on Monday afternoon and evening as cooler temperatures move into the area.
A few showers could develop across the D.C. region on Monday afternoon and evening as cooler temperatures move into the area.
DC weather: Cooler temperatures Monday with chance of PM showers
A cooler Monday with temperatures in the upper-70s and the chance of afternoon and evening showers.
A cooler Monday with temperatures in the upper-70s and the chance of afternoon and evening showers.
DC Weather: Possible isolated thunderstorms Sunday night
Expect possible isolated thunderstorms in the DC region Sunday night.
Expect possible isolated thunderstorms in the DC region Sunday night.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
DC Weekend Weather Update | FOX 5 Morning
News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Hurricane Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 season: Live updates
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Erin becomes first hurricane of 2025: Will it impact the Northeast?
Tropical Storm Erin has become a hurricane as of 11 a.m., Friday, August 15. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or 4) with peak wind speeds of around 130 mph over the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Storm Erin has become a hurricane as of 11 a.m., Friday, August 15. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or 4) with peak wind speeds of around 130 mph over the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
DC weather: PM scattered showers, thunderstorms Friday as humidity continues
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
DC weather: PM scattered showers, thunderstorms Friday
Isolated scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening as heat and humidity grip the Washington, D.C. region.
Isolated scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening as heat and humidity grip the Washington, D.C. region.
Isolated thunderstorms expected for DMV this weekend
It's going to be hot and humid with isolated thunderstorms expected for the D.C. area this weekend. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
It's going to be hot and humid with isolated thunderstorms expected for the D.C. area this weekend. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
DC weather: PM thunderstorms Thursday
A chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms on Thursday as hot and humid conditions persist across the Washington, D.C. region.
A chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms on Thursday as hot and humid conditions persist across the Washington, D.C. region.
DC weather: Flash flood warning issued as showers and thunderstorms threaten evening commutes
Flash Flood warnings have been issued in parts of Northern Virginia as a cloudy and humid Wednesday brings showers across the D.C. region.
Flash Flood warnings have been issued in parts of Northern Virginia as a cloudy and humid Wednesday brings showers across the D.C. region.



















