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4 days ago
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Canada wildfire smoke lingers over DC region bringing hazy sunshine Wednesday
WASHINGTON - Hazy skies continue across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers in the area. Wednesday will feel warm and humid, with highs near 87 degrees, says FOX 5's Taylor Grenda. While the haze remains, conditions are slightly better than the day before, Grenda says. Temperatures on Wednesday will begin in the 50s and 60s with an early morning breeze, but humidity is on the rise and will continue climbing through the remainder of the week. Conditions remain dry Wednesday, but rain is expected to move in starting Friday Overnight, temperatures will dip to around 65 degrees, leading to a warm and humid Thursday, when more smokey haze is expected. "I think we'll have a little bit of a better chance to pick up on that smoky haze tomorrow," Grenda said. Storms may develop on Friday evening, though they will likely be isolated. Heading into the weekend, Saturday could bring scattered afternoon storms, while Sunday looks drier, with highs near 83 degrees. Unsettled weather may return Monday, with more storms possible. - Stay indoors and keep windows closed. Keep your pets indoors too! - When using air conditioning, keep the outdoor air intake closed and clean the filter to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. - If you go outside, avoid exertion and consider wearing a respirator (N95 or P100 mask). Monitor the air quality for your zip code at The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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04-03-2025
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Severe weather threat moves toward DC region Wednesday
The Brief Severe weather threat moves toward D.C. region Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a slight risk of tornadoes. Temperatures will reach the low 60s on Tuesday, with potential strong storms arriving by mid-to-late afternoon on Wednesday. Main threats include damaging wind gusts, hail, and a brief tornado, with rain totals between a half and three-quarters of an inch. WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region remains under a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday as a storm system approaches from the south. FOX 5's Taylor Grenda reports that Tuesday will begin chilly with temperatures in the 30s. Clouds mixed with some sunshine will build, making for a milder afternoon with highs in the low 60s. The warm-up will continue into Wednesday. What we know Also on Wednesday, the threat for severe weather moves into the area. "The timing looks like it's due to arrive by mid-to-late afternoon tomorrow," Grenda said. "Two, three o'clock is the time period we could be dealing with some strong storms." Grenda notes that the main threats from the storm will be damaging wind gusts, hail, and the possibility of a brief tornado. Thunderstorm activity could bring between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain, with wind gusts as high as 32 mph. What's next "It's been some time since we've been under severe weather threat, so just a reminder, take the necessary precautions, stay tuned to the forecast, and download our FOX Local App," Grenda said. Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team for the latest forecast updates. The FOX LOCAL app is your source for live FOX 5 D.C. weather updates. Click here to download. The Source FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service
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28-02-2025
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DC weather: Cool, dry, and breezy Friday; weekend temperature tug-of-war
The Brief Cool, dry, and breezy conditions on Friday with highs in the upper 50s. Partly sunny Saturday with temperatures near 60 degrees. Cold snap on Sunday and Monday, with highs in the 40s. What we know WASHINGTON - It will be a cool, dry, and breezy Friday in the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures prepare for a weekend face-off. Friday will be partly cloudy with temperatures reaching the upper-50s. According to FOX 5's Taylor Grenda, Thursday's showers have moved out, making way for a return of sunshine. High temperatures will be slightly below the average for this time of year. "We're kind of getting the battle of the two seasons: winter and spring," Grenda said. Saturday is expected to be partly sunny with highs near 60 degrees, followed by much colder conditions in the 40s on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will climb back to the 60s by Tuesday and could reach 70 degrees by Wednesday, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The Source FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service
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19-02-2025
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DC snow forecast: Chance for on-and-off snow showers amid bitter cold temperatures
The Brief Bitter cold temperatures in the D.C. region will likely stay below freezing, with high temperatures around 30 degrees. Chance for on-and-off snow showers on Wednesday, but most of the snowfall is expected to stay south of D.C. On Thursday, the region may see some accumulating snow, with a trace to an inch possible in D.C. and higher amounts south and east. WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region could see some snow on Wednesday amid bitter cold temperatures that will likely stay below freezing. The majority of the snow showers are expected to stay to the south, says FOX 5's Taylor Grenda. "There's still the chance we will get some snow showers here across D.C. for today. Nothing that's going to hinder any kind of travel though," she says. "It's not that far away, so a very close call with the storm system. But most of it is going to fall south of D.C. for today." High temperatures will remain around 30 degrees on Wednesday. Throughout the morning, there is at least a chance for some on-and-off snow showers. Most of the steady snowfall will stay to the south. By this evening, the storm system is expected to shift south and east and eventually move off the shoreline. School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, February 19 On Thursday, the D.C. region will still have the chance for some accumulating snow showers. "Maybe a trace to an inch across D.C., one to three towards Charlottesville, three to six towards Richmond and over towards the extreme lower Eastern Shore," Grenda says. "A little better chance tomorrow as we get the upper-level low coming through. So even here in Washington, in the immediate Washington area, in and around the Beltway, I think we'll have some light snow tomorrow morning as the second piece of energy comes through," said FOX 5's Tucker Barnes. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect Wednesday for parts of Maryland and Virginia to the south of the Washington D.C. area. Portions of north central North Carolina and central and south central Virginia are under a Winter Storm Warning on Wednesday. Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team for the latest forecast updates and check the updated list of closings and delays. The FOX LOCAL app is your source for live FOX 5 DC weather updates. Click here to download. The Source The National Weather Service and FOX 5 Weather Team
