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Cold rainy weather could affect DC's cherry blossoms
The National Park Service says that the weather can affect the delicate blossoms, but the water could weigh down the petals and keep strong winds from blowing them away this afternoon. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Flowers, whiskey, and a mascot that stops traffic: Tributes left to Stumpy during tree's final peak bloom in DC
From flowers to whiskey to a traffic-stopping 10-Miler mascot, D.C. residents are sending Stumpy out on his last peak bloom with a bang.
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It's Stumpy's last springtime in DC
It’s the tree that looks decrepit, but is still full of life. NBC News’s Hallie Jackson reports.
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Goodbye, Stumpy: DC's favorite little cherry tree to be removed from Tidal Basin
Four years after his initial rise to fame, Stumpy’s time with us is coming to an end: 159 cherry trees, Stumpy included, will be cut down in May to repair the seawall in that area.
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159 cherry trees in DC will be removed due to Tidal Basin seawall damage from age and rising sea levels
The century-old seawall of D.C.’s Tidal Basin needs work, but 159 cherry trees will have to be removed, including “Stumpy,” the tree that became a social media sensation for its ability to bloom despite its decaying trunk and minimal branches. But 274 new trees will be planted after the repairs. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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Cherry blossoms bloom earlier as climate warms
Peak cherry blossom bloom is when 70% of the Yoshino blossoms are out. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper explains as the climate warms, peak bloom happens earlier.
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Watch National Park Service reveal cherry blossom peak bloom prediction
“Determining the dates for peak bloom is one of the great puzzles in the nation’s capital,” said Jeff Reinbold, the NPS’ superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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National Park Service reveals 2024 cherry blossom peak bloom prediction
The National Park Service shares when the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., may hit peak bloom.
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Storm Team4 reveals cherry blossom peak bloom prediction
Cherry blossom season is just about here! Storm Team4 Meteorologist Doug Kammerer has a prediction for when the cherished trees will reach peak bloom.
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National Park Service announces $112 million project to repair seawall around the Tidal Basin
Together with a new contractor, the National Park Service plans to anchor the wall to the bedrock in the ground to make it more stable.
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NPS awards contract to fix Tidal Basin seawall
The National Park Service announced a major plan to repair the Tidal Basin seawall and help keep the cherry trees safe. News4’s Aimee Cho explains the plan.
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National Park Service Approves Plan for Improved Tidal Basin Seawall
The National Park Service has announced a plan to improve the seawalls near the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park, mitigating the floodwaters that inundate cherry trees, walkways and benches in the area.
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National Park Service Reveals Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Prediction
March is here, and the cherry blossom watch is already on! The National Park Service revealed its peak bloom prediction on Wednesday: The cherry trees will reach the ultimate phase on March 22 to 25. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is set to run from March 20 to April 16 Storm Team4 forecasts peak bloom will occur March 15 to…
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Blossom Watch 2023: Amelia's Peak Cherry Blossom Forecast
When can you expect peak bloom in Washington, D.C.? Storm Team4 meteorologist Amelia Draper explains.
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Check Out the Green Buds: National Mall Cherry Blossoms at 1st Bloom Stage
Green buds popped on many cherry trees around the Tidal Basin Thursday. It’s the earliest start of blossom watch in over a decade. News4’s Dominique Moody checks out the trees.
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Cherry Blossom Watch Begins: DC Cherry Trees Reach Stage 1
Thursday’s unusually warm weather has apparently kicked D.C.’s cherry trees into blooming mode. Green buds are popping out of the beloved Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin, marking the first stage toward seeing those fluffy, pale pink blossoms. Temperatures reached a record 81° Thursday afternoon at DCA, beating the previous record of 78° set on Feb. 23 in 1874….
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Bloom Watch: DC's Cherry Trees Enter Stage 1
Green buds are popping out of the beloved Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin, marking the first stage toward seeing those fluffy, pale pink blossoms.