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5 days ago
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Tropical Watch: Invest 97-L could be the season's next named storm
Meteorologists are closely monitoring Invest 97-L as it becomes better organized. It has the potential to develop into a Tropical Depression within the next 24 to 30 hours. Invest 97-L, currently over 3,000 miles from Florida's East Coast, may become the next named system, Erin, by mid-week. While it is too early to determine if the United States will be affected, experts are keeping a close watch on its progress. In addition to Invest 97-L, Invest 96-L is an area of disorganized showers and storms located over the Central Atlantic. This system has a low 20% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next seven days and is expected to remain over the open Atlantic. As Invest 97-L continues to evolve, meteorologists will provide updates on its development and potential impact. Meanwhile, Invest 96-L poses little threat as it is likely to stay over the open ocean. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Solve the daily Crossword
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01-06-2025
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Northern Lights sighting expected over the DC region Sunday night
The Brief The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky, particularly visible in polar regions. There is currently a 50% chance the D.C. region will see the Northern Lights. The last visible sighting of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, in the D.C. area was in October 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is a greater than 50% chance that the Northern Lights will be visible over the D.C. region Sunday night. RELATED NEWS: Severe thunderstorm warning lifted in DC region According to FOX 5's Mike Thomas, there is a RARE G4 Severe Solar Storm watch for Monday, June 2nd. The Aurora Borealis is expected to stretch into the pre-dawn hours of Monday morning, looking north. This presence could cause some issues with the power grid and communication systems, which is being monitored.
