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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 23, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 23, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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| Mostly cloudy with rain showers. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with rain showers. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 55 | 57 | 46 | 59 | 41 | 52 | 37 |
| Wind | 12 mph WNW | 17 mph NW | 15 mph NW | 14 mph NW |
| Humidity | 82% | 63% | 49% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 89% | 75% | 53% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 36 | 59 | 37 | 66 | 37 | 56 | 38 |
| Wind | 14 mph NW | 16 mph NW | 18 mph NW | 16 mph NW |
| Humidity | 61% | 41% | 35% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 47% | 19% | 35% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 40 | 65 | 39 | 68 | 41 | 58 | 37 |
| Wind | 16 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 6 mph NW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 70% | 40% | 37% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 28% | 24% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 35 | 68 | 42 | 73 | 49 | 60 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 4 mph NW | 6 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 50% | 39% | 43% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 82% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 49 | 73 | 60 | 76 | 65 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 88% | 60% | 69% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 0% | 73% | 65% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 76 | 67 | 80 | 67 | 70 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 70% | 62% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 80% | 48% | 10% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 60 | 80 | 65 | 82 | 67 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 6 mph WSW | 5 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 76% | 61% | 61% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 38% | 38% | 21% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 85 | 67 | 84 | 68 | 76 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 55% | 58% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 12% | 27% | 29% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 84 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 76 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 53% | 63% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 21% | 37% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 84 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 71 | -9998 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 53% | 63% | -9998% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | 21% | 37% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 81 | 49 | 81 | 53 | 69 | 55 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 1 mph SE | 2 mph SE | 2 mph SE |
| Humidity | 83% | 33% | 37% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 24, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDCA) | 78 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KDCA) | 92 °F (1964) | 41 °F (1905) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 66 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Air Quality | AQ Index | Pollutant | |
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| Yesterday | Good | OZONE | |
| Yesterday | Good | PM10 | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Sunday | Good | OZONE | |
| Sunday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Monday | Good | OZONE | |
| Monday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Tuesday | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Place | Temperature |
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| Washington, DC | 73.0 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 73.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 68.0 °F |
| May. 24, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:48 AM EDT | 8:22 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:18 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:39 AM EDT | 9:31 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:57 AM EDT | 10:14 PM EDT |
| Moon | 8:02 PM EDT | 5:18 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 34m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 99% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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72 °F
Newport News
71 °F
Franklin
70 °F
Oceana NAS
70 °F
Langley AFB
69 °F
Fort Eustis
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50 °F
Hot Springs
51 °F
Richlands
51 °F
Wise
55 °F
Jonesville
56 °F
Martinsville
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Washington | 65 °F | Overcast | 5:52 AM EDT |
| College Park | 66 °F | Overcast | 5:45 AM EDT |
| Fort Belvoir | 62 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 5:58 AM EDT |
| Andrews AFB | 63 °F | Overcast | 5:58 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWI4022 Norfolk, VA |
KDCA | 06:25AM | On Time |
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CHQ3002 Columbus, OH |
KDCA | 06:32AM | On Time |
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PDT4490 Fayetteville, NC |
KDCA | 06:36AM | On Time |
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AWI3792 Greensboro, NC |
KDCA | 06:39AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KDCA) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 305° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | 9500 ft |
METAR KDCA 240952Z 24004KT 10SM OVC095 18/16 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP089 T01830161
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 63°F |
| Brian Culbertson | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 63°F |
| Andrew McMahon, Erland Wanberg, and Kate Earl | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 66°F |
| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 71°F |
| Crimes of the Heart at Signature Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 71°F |
| Fred Hersch | 3:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Mostly Cloudy, 58°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Rain Showers, 56 °F |
| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:15 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 1:35 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Clear, 68 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Angers vs. Sedan | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| Dijon vs. Guingamp | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| Portland vs. D.C. | 7:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Toronto FC vs. D.C. | 7:00 PM EDT on June 15, 2013 | Average High 85° F/ 29° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 68 °F |
| AT&T National | 8:30 AM EDT on June 27, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| AT&T National | 8:30 AM EDT on June 28, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA | 63.3 °F | 62 °F | 94% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 258 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA | 62.3 °F | 62 °F | 100% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Barcroft Neighborhood, Arlington, VA | 62.6 °F | 62 °F | 97% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Leeway Tara, ARLINGTON, VA | 62.6 °F | 62 °F | 97% | WNW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 417 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Douglas Park, Arlington, VA | 62.0 °F | 61 °F | 97% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Douglas Park VA , Arlington, VA | 62 °F | 61 °F | 97% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 5:33 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Arlington, VA | 62.1 °F | 62 °F | 98% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 5:52 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA | 63.0 °F | 61 °F | 92% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 174 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SW Washington, Washington, DC | 65.3 °F | 63 °F | 93% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 22 ft | 5:55 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| DCNet DC Municipal Building Washington D, Washington, DC | 64 °F | 61 °F | 90% | WSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 304 ft | 5:30 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA | 62.7 °F | 61 °F | 95% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Del Ray, Alexandria, VA | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 98% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 24 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| West Falls Church, Falls Church, VA | 62.9 °F | 61 °F | 93% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 430 ft | 5:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Brookdale, Bethesda, MD | 62.0 °F | 62 °F | 100% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Westlawn, Falls Church, VA | 62.7 °F | 62 °F | 97% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 331 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Seminary Ridge - St Stephens & St. Agnes, Alexandria, VA | 63.5 °F | 64 °F | 100% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 268 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Del Ray -- South, Alexandria, VA | 63.1 °F | 62 °F | 96% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 46 ft | 5:48 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 62.8 °F | 6 °F | 5% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rosemont - Braddock Heights, Alexandria, VA | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 100% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Eckington Pl, NE, Washington, DC | 65.6 °F | 62 °F | 88% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| NoMa - H Street Corridor, Washington, DC | 66.0 °F | 61 °F | 85% | WNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 56 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rosemont Park, Alexandria, VA | 63.4 °F | 62 °F | 95% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 5:56 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Crestwood, Washington, DC | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 96% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Somerset, Chevy Chase, MD | 62.5 °F | 62 °F | 97% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Dustoff, Falls Church, VA | 62.1 °F | 61 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 427 ft | 5:53 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Falls Church-Westwood Park, Falls Church, VA | 62.3 °F | 61 °F | 97% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 479 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Old Town North, Alexandria, VA | 63.0 °F | 63 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 5:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Backyard Weather, Falls Church, VA | 62.2 °F | 61 °F | 97% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 334 ft | 5:53 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Broyhill Park, Falls Church, VA | 61.7 °F | 61 °F | 97% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Capital Hill, Washington, DC | 63.3 °F | 63 °F | 99% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 126 ft | 5:56 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Exchange At Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA | 66.4 °F | 64 °F | 87% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 6:01 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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