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    Article Today's Forecast

    4 hours ago | 493 comments

    Still some instability in the air so we've had another day of sunshine and then some afternoon clouds and even a lonesome shower.  Friday and the 4th of July will be sunnier and still with reasonable...

  • Article U.S. Global Change Research Program Releases Climate Change Report

    Jun 17, 2009 | 1 comment

     The United States Global Change Research Program has released a major report. The report, which focuses on national and regional impacts of global climate change, has been 19 years in the making....

  • Article Summer Solstice is Here, Find Out Why

    Jun 21, 2009

    It’s time for a change of seasons — but what determines when spring ends and summer begins? Get the scientific reasons.

  • Video Persistent Rainy Weather Causing Serious Problems

    Jun 11, 2009

    The rainy weather that persists in our area has led to widespread flooding among other serious weather-related problems.

  • Article Severe Storms Tear Through DC Area

    Jun 9, 2009

    The D.C. area is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. and a flash flood watch until 11 p.m. as storms move through the area, toppling trees and causing thousands of power outages. Several severe...

  • Slideshow MoshPix: Storm Photos

    Jun 10, 2009

    Viewer photos of Tuesday's storms.

  • Slideshow Lightning Show on Display in D.C.

    Jun 10, 2009 | 1 comment

    Check out the lightning show provided by Mother Nature on Tuesday.

  • Article

    Jun 4, 2009

    Each year about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strokes hit the United States. Only a few lightning strikes lead to the fatal incidents such as the young boy killed Wednesday in Spotsylvania. But...

  • Video The Science Behind Lightning's Power

    Jun 4, 2009

    Some say to truly understand lightning's power, you need to know the science behind it.

  • Article Severe Weather Warnings, Watches Issued Throughout Area

    Jun 4, 2009

    Severe weather moves through the D.C. area.

  • Article DC Area Deluge

    May 26, 2009

    Heavy rain moved through the Washington Metro area early Tuesday morning. A cold front backing down the eastern seaboard triggered an intesnse burst of rainfall just in time to wreak havoc on...

  • Feature Hurricane Tracker

    Jun 2, 2009

    Hurricane season 2009 is upon us. Find out if there are storms developing and check out the paths of existing storms.

  • Article Severe T-Storm Warnings Issued

    May 29, 2009 | 1 comment

    A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Virginia until 3:30 p.m. and for parts of Maryland until 3:45 p.m.

  • Article Nature Has No Agenda

    May 19, 2009 | 12 comments

    Every day we are reading and hearing more about what scientists are learning about global warming. But science, politics, policy and opinion don’t necessarily live together happily ever after.

  • Article Water, Water Everywhere

    May 26, 2009 | 5 comments

    Torrential rainfall flooded parts of the Washington region overnight, and it may not be over just yet.

  • Video 2009 Hurricane Forecast

    May 22, 2009 | 3 comments

    With more than 35 million Americans now living in areas threatened by hurricanes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration urges everyone to get ready now as they release their predictions for...

  • Article Bob Ryan's Global Warming Discussion

    Mar 9, 2009 | 20 comments

    Bob Ryan presents a six-part series on how science works to find answers to the critical questions about climate change and global warming.

  • Video Tornado Caught on Camera

    May 14, 2009 | 4 comments

    Check out this raw footage of a tornado forming in Oklahoma.

  • Video Monkeysee monkey do: Get Your Pool Ready For Summer

    May 16, 2009

    Jonathan Broga with Potomac Pool service offers expert advice for getting your pool ready for the season.

  • Video Hail on Wheels

    May 7, 2009

    Check out raw footage of baseball-sized hail as it hits a car during a storm in Texas that also produced a small tornado.

  • Video It's Been Raining Forever

    May 7, 2009 | 4 comments

    It seems like it's been raining forever, and D.C. area residents are trying to dry out and keep their spirits high.

  • Article Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Maryland, Virginia

    May 6, 2009

    Some Virginia and Maryland residents should be aware of the potential for tornados overnight.

  • Article Pollen and Spore Count

    3 hours ago | 7 comments

    Get the latest pollen and spore count for the Washington region.

  • Article Catching Up to the First Lady

    Mar 24, 2009

    Are you looking to save some money and eat healthier? How about your own vegetable garden this year? Just last week, first lady Michelle Obama began organizing her new White House garden with...

  • Article Severe Thunderstorms Tear Through Area

    Apr 21, 2009 | 1 comment

    A front of severe thunderstorms moved fast through the D.C. area Tuesday evening. The storm dropped hail on some parts of the region and several lightning strikes were reported. A flight that had just...