Severe Weather
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Severe storms a threat Tuesday & cooler air in time for the weekend
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You will need to keep an eye to the sky on this Tuesday as a cold front may produce strong to severe storms.
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July had hottest average temperature in U.S. history, NOAA says
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Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday that the average temperature for the lower 48 states was 77.6° Fahrenheit, making it the hottest month in recorded United States history.
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Hurricane Ernesto update: Ernesto hits Mexico with 85 mph winds
CommentTropical Storm Ernesto spun into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday as hundreds of fishermen fled low-lying villages and thousands of tourists evacuated resorts of Tulum and the Costa Maya.
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Maryland declared disaster area in wake of June 29 derecho
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For the second time in two days, President Barack Obama issued a disaster declaration in the wake of the June 29 derecho - this one for the state of Maryland.
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Disaster declaration issued for D.C.
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U.S. President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for the District, which allows for federal aid to supplement the city's efforts to recover from June's severe storms.
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StormWatch7 Severe Weather Alerts on Twitter
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Want to stay informed of the latest severe alerts in the WJLA/NewsChannel 8 viewing area? You're one click away from the latest updates!
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Fallen tree limb damages Northeast D.C. church
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The pastor of a Northeast D.C. church says that if the District and Pepco had heeded her calls about a dangerous tree near her house of worship, the limb that crashed into the building after the derecho would have never come down.
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Dylan Shawn Cooper dies two weeks after June 29 derecho
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Dylan Cooper's family said that he had begun to turn his life around after struggling with addiction while attending McLean High School. He died this past Sunday after being shocked during the June 29 storm.
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Droughts threaten the nation
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Federal weather forecasters predict the unusually hot dry weather that has gripped much of the nation will linger into fall, especially for the parched heartland.
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Storms cause greater need for local food donations
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Nearly two weeks after storms wreaked havoc across our area, local foods banks are prepping for the next time bad weather hits. They’re stocking their shelves and calling for extra donations—so no one goes hungry.
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Outflow boundary sparks off heavy storms Tuesday
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The storms yesterday afternoon were highly localized and packed a punch but what caused them? Something called an outflow boundary.
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D.C. power outage update: Pepco, Dominion, BGE update power situation
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Here's the latest update from Pepco, BGE and Dominion on how many customers are still without power.
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Firefighters brave extreme heat to tend to others
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While most everybody has spent the last week and will spend this coming weekend trying to stay cool indoors, there are those who have the thankless job of being outside responding to the victims of heat.
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Power outages in Montgomery County stretch into second week
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Having gone without power or air conditioning for a full week after last Friday's derecho, some people in the D.C. area are being told that it could still be 72 more hours before the lights come back on.
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Thousands remain without power; restoration to take through weekend
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A week after deadly summer storms struck the Washington area, thousands of residents still remain without power. See the latest outage numbers inside.
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Arlington residents continue to work with and without power
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For the residents of a stretch of Kenmore Street in Arlington, a rogue utility pole had been causing headaches beyond compare.
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Carolina Alcalde paralyzed after tree falls on her during storm
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A 38-year-old woman was paralyzed during last Friday's storm when a massive tree fell on top of her while she rode her motorcycle home in Northwest D.C.
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Global warming to blame for recent severe weather?
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If you want a glimpse of some of the worst of global warming, scientists suggest taking a look at U.S. weather in recent weeks.
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