Weather
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Jacqui Jeras joins ABC 7 weather team Sept. 5
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Starting Sept. 5, Jacqui Jeras will join ABC7's weather team as the meteorologist on Good Morning Washington.
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Pepco report: Pepco reponded swiftly after Derecho
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According to Pepco, the power company acted swiftly and worked faster to restore power customers than other utilities.
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O'Malley orders study to improve state's electric distribution system
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O'Malley issued an executive order on Wednesday to pool the resources of state agencies to gather input and recommendations to strengthen the state's utility infrastructure.
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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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Types of clouds: Which kind is your favorite?
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We see new ones everyday... clouds. Of all the different types of clouds, which ones are your favorite to see in the sky?
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Prince George's County opens cooling centers
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Temperatures are expected to stay in the high 90s through Wednesday, hitting around 101 degrees Tuesday. To help residents cope, Prince George's County has opened six cooling centers.
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Beach And Boating Forecast: From Atlantic City to the Outer Banks
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Heading to the beach this weekend? Find out what you can expect by the water.
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Heavy rain floods streets, homes in D.C.
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In Northwest, water, and in some cases raw sewage, stood several inches deep covering everything.
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Microburst damages businesses, homes in Fredericksburg
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Investigators with the National Weather Service have determined Sunday's event was a microburst, generating a very powerful downward wind gust with winds up to 100 mph.
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Heat blamed for power outages
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Saturday's record heat wreaked havoc on some of the operating equipment for area utility companies, causing scattered power outages.
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Maryland cooling center locations
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With temperatures already over 100 degrees in some areas, Maryland has opened a number of cooling centers for residents.
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Road buckling a possibility in excessive heat, VDOT says
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VDOT crews are on special alert for emergency repairs this weekend as temperatures are expected to soar above 100 degrees. The department says extreme heat can cause pavement to crack or buckle, and motorcyclists should be especially careful.
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Fireworks go on as planned despite stifling temperatures
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Despite high temperatures and the threat of thunderstorms, thousands of visitors from across the continent took part in Independence Day celebrations in the nation's capital.
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Local leaders call for investigation into 911 system failure
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Some local officials want an investigation into what caused the 911 system to fail following Friday's storm.
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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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Gas, ice become commodities in storm aftermath
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As the region continues to recover from Friday night's storm, patience with the heat and lack of services has just about run out.
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Maryland nursing homes without power
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A total of 33 Maryland nursing homes still don't have power. Most of them are working off generators, but four do not.
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Severe weather claims lives in D.C. area
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At least nine people have been confirmed dead as a result of the violent, fast-moving storm that pummeled the greater D.C. area late Friday night.
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