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Severe Weather Watches Issued Across the Region Through 9 PM
The Storm Prediction Center has issued both Tornado Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Watches across the Mid-Atlantic as a volatile atmosphere continues to support severe thunderstorm development through this evening. Thunderstorms are expected to continue developing east of the Blue Ridge before spreading toward the I-95 corridor and the Chesapeake Bay. While all areas under either…
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Saturday’s Forecast: Enhanced Severe Weather Risk
After several days of thick Canadian wildfire smoke, the atmosphere is finally beginning to recover. Winds have shifted to the south this morning, helping push much of the smoke northward while allowing temperatures and humidity to climb. That combination is creating a much more favorable environment for severe thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening. A…
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NEW: Heat Advisory Issued for Saturday
Heat index values around 105 are expected from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening across Washington DC, and portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. Hot, humid conditions can cause heat illnesses. Limit time outdoors, take breaks in air conditioning, and drink plenty of water. A…
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Air Quality Improves Saturday, But Smoke Impacts Continue
Brought to you by Bill Oosterink, Realtor After one of the worst air quality days many of us have experienced in years, conditions are expected to gradually improve on Saturday as winds shift and begin pushing the thick Canadian wildfire smoke northward. While this is certainly good news, hazy skies and degraded air quality will still…
