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Virginia Boy, 12, Swept Away By Floodwaters, Found Dead The Next Morning, Officials Say Virginia Boy, 12, Swept Away By Floodwaters, Found Dead The Next Morning, Officials Say
Virginia Boy, 12, Swept Away By Floodwaters, Found Dead The Next Morning, Officials Say The search for a 12-year-old boy swept away by raging floodwaters in Virginia ended in heartbreak on Wednesday morning, officials announced. The body of Jordan Sims was found around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, following an overnight search effort, according to Albemarle County Fire Rescue investigators. Sims had been missing since 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, when a 911 caller reported that he was swept away by floodwaters while walking near Newtown Road and Valley Green Drive, officials said. Crews from Albemarle County Fire Rescue, the Albemarle County Police Department, and other agencies in …

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Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Some severe weather is expected in DC, Maryland, and Virginia as storms approach the region, bringing potential hail and possibly even a tornado, forecasters warn. An alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday, March 31 advising that there is a risk in the DMV region for severe thunderstorms after an unseasonably warm day. Forecasters said that the primary risk is damaging wind gusts that could lead to isolated tornados and severe hail in some parts of the area. Wind gusts may near 60 mph, officials cautioned. Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and even…

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Tornado Watch Issued For Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Loom Tornado Watch Issued For Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Loom
Tornado Watch Issued For Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Loom A tornado watch has been issued in parts of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania as a storm is expected to roll through the area on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued alerts on March 16 as meteorologists prepare for another round of storms that could cause chaos in the DMV region. According to officials, a couple of tornadoes are possible, as well as hail the size of a quarter and winds approaching 70 mph in parts of the area. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 7 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/TdXF7vQl8S — NWS Tornado (…

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Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE
Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands in Maryland are still without power late on Monday afternoon after whipping winds caused chaos in some neighborhoods. Trees were toppled and power lines were downed during the weather event, which saw gusts approaching 60 mph overnight in parts of the state. The overnight wind gusts in Maryland. National Weather Service As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, BGE was still reporting more than 1,700 active outages, impacting 21,891 of the company's 1.32 million customers. According to BGE there were still outages impacting residents and businesses:  Anne Arundel: 235 ou…

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Here's How Much Snow Fell In These Maryland Communities During Storm (UPDATED) Here's How Much Snow Fell In These Maryland Communities During Storm (UPDATED)
Here's How Much Snow Fell In These Maryland Communities During Storm (Updated) With the DMV beginning to dig out after being battered by snow during the latest major winter storm of 2025, the National Weather Service is providing final snowfall totals throughout the region. Snow is expected to transition to ice and rain on Wednesday before things dry out and winds pick up on Thursday, Feb. 13, according to forecasters. Crews continue working to clear roadways, as residents begin to thaw out and clean up the mess Mother Nature caused during the storm. Snow totals in the region. National Weather Service As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, here's how much …

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6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer Maryland, Forecasters Say 6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer Maryland, Forecasters Say
6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer Maryland, Forecasters Say Portions of DC, Maryland, central and northern Virginia can expect tricky conditions on the road with snow, sleet, and freezing rain on the way, forecasters are cautioning. As much as six inches of snow is possible in some parts of the region, according to AccuWeather researchers, resulting in hazardous conditions that could impact residents on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Snow is expected to begin around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, intensifying before tapering off around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12." "The moderate snowfall includes the major cities of Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Charles…

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Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads A fresh Winter Weather Advisory has been put in place in Maryland and Virginia as another batch of ice and snow approaches the region. Forecasters are cautioning that some snow and sleet may accumulate in parts of the area, with precipitation moving west of I-81 before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 8. Precipitation will likely start as snow before transitioning to sleet and eventually to freezing rain through the afternoon. "A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday morning. It may initially start as a mix of snow and sleet before giving way to freezing rain that persists through t…

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Icy Nightmare: Maryland Drivers Warned As Snowstorm Set To Cripple Roads Icy Nightmare: Maryland Drivers Warned As Snowstorm Set To Cripple Roads
Icy Nightmare: Maryland Drivers Warned As Snowstorm Set To Cripple Roads Forecasters are cautioning DMV residents to brace for tricky and potentially hazardous conditions as the latest round of winter weather sweeps through the region. A Winter Weather and Ice Storm Warning were put in effect on Wednesday that will remain in effect until Thursday morning on Feb. 6.  "Significant icing expected," the warning states. "Total ice accumulations between two and three tenths of an inch, (with) winds gusting as high as 35 mph. "Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are lik…

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Arctic Blast Hits DMV: Wind Chills Below Zero Expected to Freeze Region Arctic Blast Hits DMV: Wind Chills Below Zero Expected to Freeze Region
Arctic Blast Hits DMV: Wind Chills Below Zero Expected to Freeze Region Residents in the DMV are being advised to stay inside as an Arctic blast may make it feel like it is below zero degrees in some areas, forecasters say. Beginning at midnight and lasting through 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, a Cold Advisory has been issued in the region as they expect very cold wind chills around zero to five below zero. Stay inside if you're able, dress warm if you are not, it is blistering cold out there today. https://t.co/dLWsPb7tnl — Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) (@MDMEMA) January 21, 2025 "After a very cold start to the day, conditions w…

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Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze
Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze Maryland and Virginia residents are preparing for a possibly significant winter storm that is expected to deliver heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures starting Sunday afternoon according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters warn that snow accumulation in the region could range from four to eight inches, with the heaviest snowfall expected during the afternoon and evening hours.  The NWS Baltimore-Washington office tweeted, "A winter storm will impact the region Sunday with accumulating snow likely. Travel could become hazardous, so plan accordingly." Officials…

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Here's How Much Snow Fell In These DMV Communities During Storm (UPDATED) Here's How Much Snow Fell In These DMV Communities During Storm (UPDATED)
Here's How Much Snow Fell In These DMV Communities During Storm (Updated) With the DMV beginning to dig out after being battered by snow during the first major winter storm of 2025, the National Weather Service is providing final snowfall totals throughout the region. More than a foot fell in some remote parts of Maryland, while nearly every municipality in Virginia reported at least five inches of fresh powder that fell during the two-day storm. Temperatures will stay low moving forward, but DMV residents can expect at least some sun during the next few days before another possible storm begins to form on Friday and into Saturday. The Winter Storm Warnin…

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Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING) Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING)
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (Developing) The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…

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