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Saving Our Blossoms: How Climate Change Is Threatening DC's Cherry Trees
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.
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Saving Our Blossoms: How Climate Change Is Threatening DC's Cherry Blossoms
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.
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Crowds Enjoy Cherry Blossoms' Peak Bloom
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.
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Peak Bloom! DC's Cherry Blossoms Reach Ultimate Phase
D.C.’s cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, the National Park Service announced.
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Large Crowds Ahead of Cherry Blossom Festival Opening
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.
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Bloom Watch: DC's Cherry Blossoms Reach Puffy White Stage, Last Before Peak Bloom
D.C.’s cherry blossoms are just one step away from peak bloom.
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#BudCam: Watch Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Real-Time
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….
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Excitement Grows for Cherry Blossoms' Peak Bloom
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.
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Bloom Watch: DC's Cherry Blossoms Reach Stage 4
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.
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Bloom Watch: DC's Cherry Blossoms Reach Stage 4
The blooms reached the fourth stage: peduncle elongation.
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Bloom Watch: DC's Cherry Blossoms Enter Stage 3
The blossoms are now in the “florets extended” phase, the NPS said.
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Businesses Ramp Up for Coming Cherry Blossom Season
News4’s Justin Finch spoke with some Washington business owners who are excited about the coming cherry blossom season.
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Bloom Watch: DC's Cherry Blossoms Enter Stage 2
The blossoms are now in the “florets visible” phase, the NPS said, four days after they entered phase 1 (“green buds”).
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Photos: Tidal Flooding Hits DC Area
A coastal flood warning is in effect for D.C., Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church until 2 p.m. Saturday. Weather forecasters say they’re expecting one of the biggest tidal flood events in the past 10 to 20 years on Friday alongside a rainstorm that could set off floods away from coastal areas. Here is how flooding has affected the area. -
Police Find Airsoft Guns, No Live Explosives in U-Haul Near Tidal Basin
Multiple agencies are investigating a suspicious vehicle Saturday near the Tidal Basin in Southwest D.C., authorities said.
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Pagoda Gifted to US by Japan Found Along Tidal Basin
Japan gifted the United States a Japanese Pagoda in 1957. News4’s Tommy McFly has the story of how the gift was assembled.
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Cherry Blossom Access Could Be Cut If Crowds Make Social Distancing Impossible
Access will be limited to both people on foot and those in vehicles.
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NPS Details Plans on How Cherry Blossom Access Will Be Handled
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.
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Cherry Blossom Closures Announced
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.
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During Cherry Blossoms' Peak Bloom, Tidal Basin Access to Be Limited
Access will be limited to both people on foot and those in vehicles.