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Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (UPDATED) Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (UPDATED)
Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (Updated) DC Water crews are racing to contain a sanitary sewer overflow spilling into the Potomac River and the historic C&O Canal after a major sewer line collapsed in Maryland earlier this week. Work began Thursday, Jan. 22, to install large bypass pumps along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, where wastewater has been flowing into the canal and river following damage to a 72-inch sewer pipe known as the Potomac Interceptor. Officials said the pumps, which arrived Thursday, will divert sewage around the damaged section of pipe, allowing crews to begin excavation and repairs. D…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm
Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Virginia officials are urging residents to brace for a potentially dangerous winter storm after Gov. Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency ahead of snow and ice expected to blanket much of the Commonwealth this weekend. The declaration was issued on Thursday, Jan. 22, as forecasts showed a slow-moving system set to arrive in western Virginia late Saturday morning before spreading east toward the I-95 corridor by Saturday evening, with impacts lingering through Monday morning. “Today, I am declaring a State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather event to ensure Virginia is fully…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Maryland is preparing for a potentially hazardous winter weather system expected to bring accumulating snow and possible ice to parts of the state this weekend. Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness on Wednesday, Jan. 21, ahead of the incoming storm, which officials say could significantly impact roads, transportation centers, and daily travel across Maryland. “By declaring a State of Preparedness in Maryland, I am directing the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate the comprehensive preparation of State government ahead of potential impacts related to the incoming weat…

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Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom
Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom A potent storm that brought heavy rainfall over the weekend will be followed by separate weather systems that could bring accumulating snow to parts of the region this week, according to AccuWeather. The first chance for snow arrives Sunday, Jan. 11, across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast, including areas from Buffalo to Albany, northern New England, and Quebec City. AccuWeather’s forecast map highlights these zones with bands of blue, signaling both snow showers and more widespread snow. Gusty winds and colder air will also move in, making for classic winter conditions. The firs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Look At Christmas Forecast Released With Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming First Look At Christmas Forecast Released With Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming
First Look At Christmas Forecast Released With Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming A bitter blast will finally loosen its grip across the Eastern US, setting up a late-week warmup that could dim hopes for a white Christmas. The shift follows a weekend storm that dumped up to 8 inches of snow in pockets of the Northeast. Temperatures will gradually climb as the week progresses, with AccuWeather releasing an early look at Christmas week. AccuWeather forecasters expect the deep freeze to ease for many by midweek as Arctic air retreats and milder Pacific air spreads east.  Highs will rebound from single digits and teens to the upper 20s, 30s, and 40s in many locations,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Arrives: First Snow Of The Season Blankets Western Maryland (PHOTOS) Winter Arrives: First Snow Of The Season Blankets Western Maryland (PHOTOS)
Winter Arrives: First Snow Of The Season Blankets Western Maryland (Photos) Winter showed up early in Western Maryland, and the first snow of the season has officially arrived. According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore–Washington, snow began falling across the Alleghenies late Sunday, Nov. 9, with reports of 1 to 2 inches near Bittinger in Garrett County.  Snow showers were expected to continue through daybreak Tuesday, with 3 to 6 inches possible along higher western slopes. The first snow of the season was reported in Maryland. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said the snow came on the heels of a strong cold front t…

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Warm Caribbean Waters May Fuel New Storm In Final Weeks Of Hurricane Season Warm Caribbean Waters May Fuel New Storm In Final Weeks Of Hurricane Season
Warm Caribbean Waters May Fuel New Storm In Final Weeks Of Hurricane Season Forecasters are keeping a close watch on the Caribbean, where warm waters and a break in disruptive winds could set the stage for a new tropical system as hurricane season nears its end. AccuWeather meteorologists say the southwestern Caribbean is under close observation for signs of tropical development in the coming weeks. It's the same area where Melissa developed into a Category 5 hurricane and one of the most powerful storms ever in the Atlantic basin. "We are closely monitoring the southwestern Caribbean for signs of tropical development in the coming weeks," AccuWeather Lead Hurrican…

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by Joe Lombardi
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‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa
‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa Just days after sharing photos of her enjoying a vacation with her child in Jamaica, former Real Housewives of Potomac star Nneka Colleen Ihim found herself in an impossible position. The 38-year-old Boston native shared a video on Instagram from her resort in Jamaica, where she has been stranded as Hurricane Melissa batters the country with whipping winds and rain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nneka Ihim, Esq. (@imnneka) "People have been messaging me, asking how and why I'm still in Jamaica," she said during her update. "We …

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Cat 5 Melissa's 185 MPH Winds At Landfall Make It One Of Most Powerful Atlantic Storms Ever Cat 5 Melissa's 185 MPH Winds At Landfall Make It One Of Most Powerful Atlantic Storms Ever
Cat 5 Melissa's 185 MPH Winds At Landfall Make It One Of Most Powerful Atlantic Storms Ever Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm, has just made landfall in western Jamaica as one of the strongest storms in history. It's expected to leave behind unprecedented destruction and threatening lives across the island. With winds near 200 mph, storm surge as high as 18 feet, and rainfall of 3 feet or more, the slow-moving monster will become the strongest storm to ever strike Jamaica in recorded history, the most potent storm of the 2025 hurricane season, and one of the strongest to ever hit the Atlantic basic. Melissa, moving northeast at just 9 mph, made landfall at around…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Humanity Misses Major Climate Target, UN Chief Warns: 'Devastating Consequences' Humanity Misses Major Climate Target, UN Chief Warns: 'Devastating Consequences'
Humanity Misses Major Climate Target, UN Chief Warns: 'Devastating Consequences' The head of the United Nations is warning that Earth has officially exceeded the global warming target of 1.5 degrees Celsius, fueling "devastating consequences" from climate change. UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued the major warning in an exclusive interview with The Guardian published on Monday, Oct. 27. His comments come two weeks before world leaders gather in Brazil for the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP30, on Monday, Nov. 10. Guterres said humanity has missed the goal of limiting the long-term increase in the planet's average temperatur…

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Hurricane Melissa Hits Category 5 Status With 160 MPH Winds Hurricane Melissa Hits Category 5 Status With 160 MPH Winds
Hurricane Melissa Hits Category 5 Status With 160 MPH Winds Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm, now barreling toward Jamaica with sustained winds of 160 mph. The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters confirmed the storm's strength early Monday, Oct. 27, as conditions in Jamaica are expected to deteriorate significantly later in the day, according to the National Hurricane Center. Deadly Path Across Caribbean Melissa has already claimed at least four lives across Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where heavy rain, storm surge, and strong winds have wreaked havoc over the weekend.  As the third Cat 5 hurr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potential Monster In Making: Now A Hurricane, Melissa Is Heading North, Rapidly Intensifying Potential Monster In Making: Now A Hurricane, Melissa Is Heading North, Rapidly Intensifying
Potential Monster In Making: Now A Hurricane, Melissa Is Heading North, Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane Melissa has officially reached hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph as of Saturday, Oct. 25, according to the National Hurricane Center.  The storm is expected to undergo rapid intensification, potentially becoming a major hurricane by Sunday, Oct. 26. Forecasters warn that Melissa could reach Category 5 strength as it approaches Jamaica early Tuesday, Oct. 28, bringing catastrophic impacts to the region. Melissa is currently moving west-northwest at a strikingly slow 1 mph, giving it ample time to strengthen over the warm waters of the Western Atlantic.&…

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by Joe Lombardi