Hazy Tuesday in DC as Canadian wildfire smoke drifts in
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A smoky haze is likely over parts of the D.C. region Tuesday as Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into the region, bringing hazy sunshine but no rain.

Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week

A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.

Why summer should actually begin on June 1

The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted in DC region

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for multiple areas across the D.C. region on Saturday afternoon.

Tornado Watches issued for DC area until midnight
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A tornado watch has been issued for the D.C. area Friday night, along with parts of central Virginia through the eastern West Virginia panhandle.

Flood Watch across DC region Friday evening as heavy rain, storms approach

A Flood Watch is in effect across the Washington, D.C. area on Friday as showers and thunderstorms push through later tonight, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

DC weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Friday
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms that could produce heavy rainfall are possible Friday evening across the Washington, D.C. region.

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

DC weather: Mostly dry Thursday with chance of scattered showers

The Washington, D.C. region will see drier conditions on Thursday, with a cool morning and a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon and evening.

Mostly dry Thursday with chance of scattered showers
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The Washington, D.C. region will see drier conditions Thursday, with a cool morning and a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon and evening.

Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather

A new five-year forecast warns the world is likely to keep breaking heat records, risking more wildfires, hurricanes, and deadly heat waves.