tidal basin

The cherry trees are in real trouble. Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen sea level rise of about three inches. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but over the next 30 years, we’re expecting sea level rise of nearly a foot.

According to a new report from NOAA, the U.S. coastline will see up to a foot of sea-level rise by 2050. NBC4’s Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer spoke to the National Park Service and NOAA about how this is already affecting the cherry blossoms in the tidal basin and plans to preserve the trees.

People came out to the Tidal Basin Monday to take in the blossoming scenery. News4’s Aimee Cho reports this peak bloom might only last for a couple of days.

D.C.’s cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, the National Park Service announced.

Spring kicks off this weekend, and crowds are getting ready to celebrate D.C.’s cherry blossoms for the first time in two years. News4’s Solangi Sosa reports.

D.C.’s cherry blossoms are just one step away from peak bloom.

Excited about the cherry blossoms? Fans from around the world can now enjoy them blooming in real-time with the return of #BloomCam and an all-new #MonumentCam. The Trust for the National Mall and the National Cherry Blossom Festival announced the return of the live stream Friday, which provides round-the-clock views of the cherry trees along the National Mall Tidal Basin….

DC’s cherry blossoms are inching closer to peak bloom and people cannot wait to see. News4’s Aimee Cho reports from the Tidal Basin.

D.C.’s cherry blossoms are one step closer to peak bloom. News4’s Justin Finch checks in on one of D.C.’s floral treasures.

The blooms reached the fourth stage: peduncle elongation.

The blossoms are now in the “florets extended” phase, the NPS said.

News4’s Justin Finch spoke with some Washington business owners who are excited about the coming cherry blossom season.

The blossoms are now in the “florets visible” phase, the NPS said, four days after they entered phase 1 (“green buds”).

Multiple agencies are investigating a suspicious vehicle Saturday near the Tidal Basin in Southwest D.C., authorities said.

Japan gifted the United States a Japanese Pagoda in 1957. News4’s Tommy McFly has the story of how the gift was assembled.

Access will be limited to both people on foot and those in vehicles.

The cherry blossoms could reach peak bloom around the Tidal Basin in a week. Officials warn if crowds become too big, the event will be shut down for safety because of the pandemic. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has more details about how and what that shutdown could look like.

The National Park Service announced plans to limit access to the Tidal Basin and surrounding monuments over fears large crowds could make the cherry blossoms a COVID-19 superspreader event. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the closures.

Access will be limited to both people on foot and those in vehicles.