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10 things… 10 HOURS AGO

Well, I can’t seem to shake this cold.  It’s turning into something in my chest and I might have to get to the Doc’s this weekend.  What a drag!  Ever been sick on vacation?  Do you More...

CommuteCast: Flooding Concerns as Rain Returns 14 HOURS AGO

Heaviest rain expected between midnight and AM commute *Flood Watch tonight through Friday morning* *Exercise caution in flood-prone areas; never drive through flooded roads* Radar: Latest mid-Atlantic More...

Photography: Great Falls in Flood Stage 17 HOURS AGO

Flood WatchFlood watch tonight into tomorrow as more rain approaches The Potomac River peaked just over flood stage at Great Falls on Tuesday at 2 p.m. When I arrived at Great Falls National Park Tuesday More...

Update: Rain Sets Up Shop for the Night 18 HOURS AGO

Scattered flooding problems possible *Flood Watch midnight through Friday morning* *Take caution in flood-prone areas; never drive through flooded roads* Radar: Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop from the More...

Open Blog Thursday! 18 HOURS AGO

You guys do so well with these…:)  (Photo courtesy of Clipart)Share

Bzzzzzzzz 20 HOURS AGO

A neat thing happened last week at my son's elementary school. A swarm of bees had descended on a tree in the school courtyard. The school immediately closed the courtyard to students and thought the More...

Forecast: Rain Returns Tonight 23 HOURS AGO

*Flood Watch in effect this evening through Friday morning* A weak frontal system and an area of low pressure will conspire to bring rain back into the picture tonight, especially after midnight into More...

Forecast: Cloudy Today, Rain Returns Tonight 23 HOURS AGO

More clouds than sun characterizes the weekend Much like yesterday, today will feature a preponderance of clouds, though it will be a little bit warmer. A weak frontal system and an area of low pressure More...

Post Hunt Forecast: Kinda Puzzling 23 HOURS AGO

What: 2008 Post Hunt Where: Penn Quarter When: Noon-5 p.m. Looking for the Sunday forecast? We've hidden it somewhere in downtown D.C. Good luck finding it. Just kidding... Actually, the Sunday forecast More...

Comment of the Week: Bob Ryan on Freakonomics 1 DAY AGO

Last Thursday, Capital Weather Gang's (CWG) newest writer, Steve Tracton, defended meteorologists against the critical points raised in the NY Times Freakonomics blog "How Valid Are T.V. Weather Forecasts?" More...

Kayaking! 1 DAY AGO

Hello everyone!We had a wonderful day today - despite the stuffy nose.   The weather was perfect for kayaking, so we headed out to the marshes.  I’ve never been kayaking before, and it certainly More...

CommuteCast: Clouds Return to Region 1 DAY AGO

Transition back to unsettled weather Thursday Today was another welcome respite for weather-weary residents, especially those continuing to clean up from flood damage following recent rain across the More...

Bangladesh's Example for a Post-Nargis World 1 DAY AGO

Tropical Cyclone Nargis, which exacted a staggering human toll on the politically isolated and poor country of Myanmar, has demonstrated once again that there is an urgent need for a more robust infrastructure More...

I'm composting 1 DAY AGO

I have taken yet another step in "saving the planet". I am now composting my household waste (that I can) , and I have to thank my son, Philip.He was in the school's Environmental Club and one of the More...

Tornado Safety 1 DAY AGO

The tornadoes in SE Virginia yesterday are a harsh reminder that we can have tornadoes in the area. In fact, it was 6 years ago exactly, April 28, 2002, that La Plata in Charles county was struck with More...

Forecast: Of Course It's Nice... It's Midweek 1 DAY AGO

More rain on the way for Thursday night and Friday The conspiracy theorists would say forecasters hedge their predictions toward nicer weather so people will like them. Here on Wednesdays at CWG, there's More...

Open Blog! 2 DAYS AGO

What’s on your mind right now?  Let ‘er rip!  (photo courtesy of Clipart)Share

More Pics and a runny nose!! 2 DAYS AGO

Hello again!  Thought I would post a few more pictures this evening.  We never made it kayaking…it was too cold and windy, and I have come down with a nasty cold!  What a drag.  I suppose if I had More...

CommuteCast: Clear Skies a Welcome Break 2 DAYS AGO

More warm weather expected Wednesday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. After all the rain and bad weather of recent, More...

Projectile Automobiles 2 DAYS AGO

Watch the video below to understand why it's a bad idea to be in your car when a tornado strikes. This incredible video was captured by a surveillance camera from an equipment company in northern Alabama More...

Flood Watch - District of Columbia (District of Columbia)
FLOOD WATCH Issued At: 2008-05-15T19:05:00 Expired At: 2008-05-16T16:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/