Northern Lights likely across the north Saturday night amid Geomagnetic Storm Watch

A solar flare erupted from the sun on Friday and is zooming across space, forecast to reach Earth Saturday night and could trigger a geomagnetic storm upon arrival.

Astronomical spring arrives, bringing the spectacle of Chicagohenge

Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.

Mostly sunny, warm Wednesday in DC region as spring approaches

The Washington, D.C. region will see plenty of sunshine and warm weather on Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid-70s as spring approaches.

National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance in the Atlantic. Here's what we know

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Atlantic, months before the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Driver injured after high winds topple tree onto car in Potomac

A driver in Potomac is lucky to be alive after a powerful windstorm sent a tree crashing onto their SUV Sunday afternoon. 

Weather forecast for St. Patrick's Day
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FOX 5 Chief Meteorologist Tucker Barnes walks through the latest weather forecast for Monday, March 17.

Severe thunderstorm warning, damaging winds possible across DC region
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A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in the far NW until Sunday evening. The storms are moving NE at 50mph with 60 mph gusts. Damaging winds are possible. FOX 5 meteorologist Jennifer Delgado has the latest forecast.

Cold front brings severe weather to DC region: storms, winds, flood risks

A strong cold front is moving across the D.C. region Sunday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and localized flooding.