National Weather Service
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NWS confirms a tornado hit Fredericksburg
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The National Weather Service says it has confirmed one tornado hit the D.C. region Friday, and it is investigating whether a second one also hit.
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Tornadoes and Sequesters
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Our latest guest blog on the sequestration's effects on weather based warnings and the National Weather Service by Marshall Sheppard.
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It's National Weather Person's Day!
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Don't forget to acknowlege your favorite meteorologist today. It's National Weather Person's Day!
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Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado on its way east
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A powerful winter storm swept across Colorado on Friday, canceling flights, closing parts of I-70, and sparking a pre-Super-Bowl run on grocery stores before the worst weather descended.
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What does 'blustery' mean in the weather forecast, exactly?
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Perhaps you've heard it's going to be "blustery" soon in the Washington, D.C., region. That actually means something to a trained meteorologist.
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Huge Midwest blizzard seen from space (PHOTO)
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A U.S. satellite caught this image of the major storm that's bringing a risk of thunder to Mississippi and 16 inches of snow to the Oklahoma Panhandle.
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Radar shows birds, bugs flying away from the Okla. earthquake
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The Saturday earthquake in Oklahoma jolted a horde of winged creatures into the air, which showed up as a huge, green "bio-cloud" on radar.
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Fake tornado warnings today for the D.C., Va., Md. region
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Several tornado warnings sent out today by the National Weather Service have no basis in reality. Possible hacking afoot?
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Weather service accidentally sends wrong tornado warnings
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The National Weather Service says that the three tornado warnings that have been issues for the mid-Atlantic region are not valid.
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Flash Flood Watch issued for Md.
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UPDATE: A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland until 1:00 a.m. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montgomery, Loudoun and Fairfax Counties until 10:00 pm EDT has been canceled.
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NWS: Severe thunderstorm warning for Northern Virginia
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The National Weather Service called off a severe thunderstorm warning before 4 p.m. that had been issued for the following areas in Northern Virginia: northern Fauquier County, eastern Warren County, southern Loudoun County, northwestern Prince William County until 4 p.m. EDT.
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The Washington, D.C., climate is changing... again
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The National Weather Service is releasing updated climate records for U.S. cities. How has D.C.'s climate changed in the last 10 years?
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Heat wave grips central and southern states
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The National Weather Service reported Monday that heat advisories are in place from Georgia to Illinois and back down to Oklahoma. And the D.C. area will get its taste of the heat today and tomorrow.
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NWS: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued for DC/MD/VA
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Severe thunderstorms rolled through the area as predicted Sunday evening. Watch ABC7 for details and send your photos to iwitness@wjla.com.
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