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Weather
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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....
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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.
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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.
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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...
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MoshPix: Storm Photos
Jun 10, 2009
Viewer photos of Tuesday's storms.
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Lightning Show on Display in D.C.
Jun 10, 2009 | 1 comment
Check out the lightning show provided by Mother Nature on Tuesday.
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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...
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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.
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Severe Weather Warnings, Watches Issued Throughout Area
Jun 4, 2009
Severe weather moves through the D.C. area.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Tornado Caught on Camera
May 14, 2009 | 4 comments
Check out this raw footage of a tornado forming in Oklahoma.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pollen and Spore Count
3 hours ago | 7 comments
Get the latest pollen and spore count for the Washington region.
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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...
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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...
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...
