112-Degree Heat To Slam DC, Maryland, Virginia Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend
The DMV is about to feel like an oven.
A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity is building across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, where the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 1, followed by an Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening.
Forecasters say heat index values could climb as high as 106 degrees on Wednesday before turning even more oppressive Thursday and Friday, when “dangerously hot conditions” could make it feel like 112 degrees in parts of the region.
The alerts cover DC, portions of central, north-central, northeast, nor…
Here's Timing For Dangerous Heat, Storm Chances Leading Into July 4th
The holiday week is lining up to be hot, humid, and anything but quiet amid the America 250 celebration.
Humidity will rapidly begin to rise on Tuesday night, June 30. The heat will then ramp up to dangerous levels on Wednesday, July 1, according to the National Weather Service.
Extreme heat watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, July 3, for much of the Northeast, with the most intense conditions expected along and near the I-95 corridor.
Widespread highs in the 90s, high humidity, the risk of heat-related illnesses, and little relief at night ar…
More Than 8,000 Customers Still Without Power Across Maryland, Northern Virginia After Storms
The storms have moved on. For thousands of Maryland and Virginia residents, the blackout hasn't.
More than 8,100 customers across major utilities in Maryland and Northern Virginia remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, June 23, after severe storms swept through the region a day earlier.
Anne Arundel County remained Maryland's hardest-hit area among Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, with 1,024 customers still without power Tuesday afternoon. BGE reported 1,220 total customers affected across its service territory, which serves more than 1.3 million customers.
In Anne Arundel Co…
Thunderstorms Trigger Ground Stops At Reagan National, Dulles As Delays Mount Across DMV
A line of thunderstorms moving through the DMV put air travel on hold Wednesday afternoon, triggering ground stops at Reagan National and Dulles airports.
The FAA temporarily halted flights headed to both airports as storms pushed into the region, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, according to forecasters.
By mid-afternoon, departing flights at Dulles were averaging delays of 75 minutes and increasing, according to the FAA.
At Reagan National, departing flights were averaging delays of approximately 15 minutes and increasing, while a broader ground de…
Air Quality Alert Issued For 12 NJ Counties, Ozone May Reach Unhealthy Levels
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for 12 New Jersey counties on Friday, June 5, as ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, the National Weather Service reports.
The alert will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties.
Ground-level ozone may approach or exceed unhealthy standards in parts of North Jersey.
Code Orange alerts have been issued for Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, and Glo…
'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, with officials warning that any fires could spread quickly due to dangerous weather conditions.
The National Weather Service in Albany said the warning for "critical fire weather conditions" is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, covering areas including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley such as Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Monticello.
Affected counties include Warren, Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington counties in th…
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts
Experts have just released their predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and while the total number of storms is not expected to break records, the risk for significant US impacts is expected to remain elevated.
The season runs from Monday, June 1, through Monday, Nov. 30. AccuWeather is forecasting 11-16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes, and two to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Experts predict three to five of these storms will have direct impacts on the US, such as landfall, tropical-storm-force winds, or significant flooding.
The 2026 Atlantic hu…
