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Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar is now moving north after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane. It's now a tropical storm on landfall on Sunday evening, Oct. 20 in eastern Cuba, where heavy rain will continue causing life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the National Hurricane Center. Oscar formed rapidly over the weekend, After being upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday morning, Oct. 19, it strengthened to hurricane status just hours later. As it tracks north, Oscar will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the southeastern Bahamas M…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Some neighborhoods in Maryland and Virginia are subject to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as intense weather begin making its way through the DMV region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday afternoon cautioning that from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is a chance for inclement weather that could bring heavy rains and whipping wind gusts. Forecasters said that damaging winds and isolated "large hail" is also possible during the storms. Pop up storms possible beforehand, but most likely window for storms in immediate DC area is 6-10p tonight. Some could be pretty heavy w/ some d…

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by Zak Failla
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Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters
Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters Some severe weather may be coming to parts of Maryland and Virginia following the recent spell of dry conditions throughout the region, forecasters say. What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today with a risk of some severe weather and flash flooding. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/mqhnVnNlae — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 17, 2024 The most intense weather is expected to co…

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by Zak Failla
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Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as Tropical Storm Debby continues to batter the DMV region.  Storms are expected to continue overnight, with upwards of four inches of rain possibly pouring in parts of the area, leading to increased risk of floods and "tropical downpours" as the storm continues to travel up the East Coast. The risk for flash flooding will continue to increase this evening and into the overnight hours. Rain amounts of 4-8" are possible along & west of the Blue Ridge with 2-4" further east. Remember if you see high water turn around …

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by Zak Failla
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Tracking Hurricane Debby: Tornadoes Pose Main Threat As Storm Takes Inland Path Tracking Hurricane Debby: Tornadoes Pose Main Threat As Storm Takes Inland Path
Tracking Hurricane Debby: Tornadoes Pose Main Threat As Storm Takes Inland Path The forecast track has shifted for Hurricane Debby, which is set to pass through northern Maryland and Pennsylvania, and drop torrential rain on surrounding areas late this week. The AccuWeather map shows that Debby's path has taken a westward shift, and is set to work its way through northern Maryland then Eastern Pennsylvania Friday, Aug. 9 into Saturday (after moving through the Carolinas Thursday, Aug. 8). Tornadoes are the main threat and severe thunderstorms are possible, the National Weather Service said. "A more inland track of the remnants of Debby places our r…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast
Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast We've got one more day of stormy weather before another day of extreme heat. Pick your poison. A system that dropped several inches of rain on the Northeast on Saturday, Aug. 3 is expected to be followed by another round of storms on Sunday, Aug. 4, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. And forecasters say widespread travel disruptions are expected. Quite a busy week is on tap for us. Another round of showers & thunderstorms will impact the area this afternoon &... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Sunday, August 4, 2024…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Travel disruptions are likely and power outages are a risk throughout the DMV region as severe storms are expected to roll through the area on Thursday, forecasters are cautioning. The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in the zone where thunderstorms may go above and beyond garden-variety intensity with frequent lightning, damagi…

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by Zak Failla
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Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely
Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely Incoming storms may finally help residents in the DMV beat the heat - at least for now - during what has been a scorching summer with record temperatures.  Forecasters are warning that severe weather is possible on Wednesday, July 17, and yet another Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service as heat index values could reach as high as 108 degrees. National Weather Service "Dangerous heat and humidity will continue today along with the threat for showers and thunderstorms," they said. "Some storms may be severe, especially along and east of the Blue Ridge.  "…

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by Zak Failla
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Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area
Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area Just as the region cleaned up from last week's rash of thunderstorms, a new batch of severe weather is heading toward the region. Whipping winds approaching 70 mph are possible along with a chance of a tornado, hail, and flash flooding potentially hitting some parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Monday, Aug. 14, forecasters are advising. Hot and humid air paired with an approaching warm front will result in thunderstorms later today. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado all possible threats. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.tw…

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by Zak Failla
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Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning.  Portions of northeast PA and northern NJ are now under an Enhanced Risk fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast Thunderstorms heading to the Northeast are likely to shake up otherwise calm and pleasant days late this week and early next, forecasters say. The weather pattern already began to turn Thursday, Aug. 3, changing from sunny skies to mostly cloudy, with the possibility of storms looming over the late afternoon and evening. 🌅 Good morning all! Another (mostly) dry day is on tap for the region with warm temperatures mainly in the the low to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be poss…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding downpours into Tuesday," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydno…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storms Heading To DMV Could Bring Tornado, Flooding To Region: National Weather Service Storms Heading To DMV Could Bring Tornado, Flooding To Region: National Weather Service
Storms Heading To DMV Could Bring Tornado, Flooding To Region: National Weather Service Wild weather could be coming to parts of the DMV region on Thursday afternoon. There is a "severe weather outlook" in parts of the area - largely in the northwest parts of Maryland - as winds topping 60mph are expected to roll through, possibly bringing down trees or power lines on Thursday, July 13. A brief, isolated tornado is also possible along and west of I-81, according to the National Weather Service, as well as hail measuring upwards of one inch in diameter. Flash flooding is also possible in parts of the region. High temperatures will get into the upper 80s to mid 90s for mos…

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by Zak Failla
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Damaging Thunderstorms, Hail Could Be Heading To DMV Region Damaging Thunderstorms, Hail Could Be Heading To DMV Region
Damaging Thunderstorms, Hail Could Be Heading To DMV Region The National Weather Service is cautioning residents in the DMV region that some troubling storms could be coming to the area. An alert was issued on Sunday afternoon advising that there is "an increased confidence" that there will be severe thunderstorms with possible hail and damaging winds on Monday, June 26.  The "weather threat" is listed between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for those east of I-95, while it is set between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. east of the highway. According to weather officials, winds may reach upwards of 60 mph in some neighborhoods, and "large hail (is possible)"  Some areas may…

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by Zak Failla