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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 17, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 17, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 53 | 67 | 56 | 67 | 59 | 63 | 58 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 70% | 69% | 73% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 57 | 67 | 61 | 72 | 59 | 69 | 56 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 11 mph East | 13 mph East | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 78% | 62% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 74 | 62 | 80 | 62 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 8 mph South | 10 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 76% | 64% | 55% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 67 | 78 | 71 | 86 | 73 | 77 | 71 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 10 mph South | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 76% | 64% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 30% | 73% | 96% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 69 | 79 | 72 | 82 | 72 | 76 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 75% | 77% | 72% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 84% | 86% | 70% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 66 | 75 | 67 | 74 | 68 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 79% | 79% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 100% | 71% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 78 | 68 | 74 | 70 | 74 | 71 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 70% | 86% | 87% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 63 | 62 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 1 mph NW | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 85% | 98% | 91% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 91% | 71% | 76% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| 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 | 61 | 58 | 68 | 55 | 69 | 55 | 56 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 5 mph NE | 5 mph ENE | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 89% | 63% | 62% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | 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 | 60 | 42 | 68 | 42 | 76 | 47 | 64 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 5 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 53% | 38% | 36% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 8% | 3% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 60 | 46 | 70 | 46 | 78 | 48 | 65 | 48 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 2 mph ENE | 4 mph ESE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 59% | 41% | 35% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 12% | 4% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 76 °F | 57 °F |
| Record | 96 °F (1877) | 40 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Washington, DC | 64.9 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 64.9 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 66.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:53 AM EDT | 8:16 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:22 AM EDT | 8:46 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:45 AM EDT | 9:24 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:04 AM EDT | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:21 PM EDT | 1:40 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 24m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 23m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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69 °F
Hagerstown
68 °F
Baltimore Martin
68 °F
College Park
68 °F
Cumberland
66 °F
Westminster
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51 °F
Oakland
55 °F
Cambridge
57 °F
Salisbury
59 °F
Frederick
59 °F
Hagerstown
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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 | 6:52 AM EDT |
| Andrews AFB | 62 °F | Overcast | 6:58 AM EDT |
| College Park | 66 °F | Overcast | 7:45 AM EDT |
| Fort Belvoir | 63 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:58 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JBU1600 Boston, MA |
KDCA | 07:43AM | On Time |
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AWI4004 Savannah, GA |
KDCA | 07:58AM | On Time |
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JIA2286 Raleigh/Durham, NC |
KDCA | 08:00AM | On Time |
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EGF4445 Raleigh/Durham, NC |
KDCA | 08:11AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KDCA) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 110° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 8000 ft |
METAR KDCA 181052Z 11003KT 10SM FEW040 BKN080 OVC110 18/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP228 T01830128 $
| 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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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:15 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Average High 76° F/ 24° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Elche vs. Almería | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Mirandés vs. Hércules | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Sporting Kansas City vs. D.C. | 5:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Rain Showers, 70 °F |
| Portland vs. D.C. | 7:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Average High 76° F/ 24° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °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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| NOS_NWLON Washington, DC , Washington, DC | - | - | - | ESE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:24 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Del Ray, Alexandria, VA | 64.4 °F | 58 °F | 79% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 24 ft | 7:50 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| SW Washington, Washington, DC | 64.9 °F | 57 °F | 75% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 22 ft | 7:42 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA | 64.6 °F | 56 °F | 73% | WSW at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 174 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Old Town North, Alexandria, VA | 64.1 °F | 56 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 7:49 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Del Ray -- South, Alexandria, VA | 64.5 °F | 57 °F | 76% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 46 ft | 7:47 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Rosemont Park, Alexandria, VA | 64.4 °F | 57 °F | 76% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 7:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Douglas Park, Arlington, VA | 63.0 °F | 56 °F | 79% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Douglas Park VA , Arlington, VA | 63 °F | 56 °F | 79% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 7:33 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA | 63.9 °F | 55 °F | 72% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 7:50 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Capital Hill, Washington, DC | 64.2 °F | 59 °F | 82% | ENE at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 126 ft | 7:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| NoMa - H Street Corridor, Washington, DC | 65.3 °F | 56 °F | 72% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 56 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MARITIME , Oxon Hill, MD | 64 °F | - | - | ESE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:30 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Seminary Ridge - St Stephens & St. Agnes, Alexandria, VA | 64.0 °F | 60 °F | 86% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 268 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Barcroft Neighborhood, Arlington, VA | 63.8 °F | 57 °F | 78% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Eckington Pl, NE, Washington, DC | 64.5 °F | 57 °F | 76% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| DCNet DC Municipal Building Washington D, Washington, DC | 63 °F | 53 °F | 69% | ESE at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 304 ft | 7:30 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA | 63.5 °F | 58 °F | 83% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 7:50 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Belle View, Alexandria, VA | 64.9 °F | 53 °F | 66% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Exchange At Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA | 66.2 °F | 56 °F | 68% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Leeway Tara, ARLINGTON, VA | 64.2 °F | 57 °F | 78% | ESE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 417 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Arlington, VA | 63.0 °F | 55 °F | 76% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Crestwood, Washington, DC | 64.1 °F | 55 °F | 72% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Huntley Meadows, Alexandria, VA | 64.2 °F | 49 °F | 59% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Kingstowne Weather, Kingstowne, VA | 63.4 °F | 58 °F | 82% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 222 ft | 7:51 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Westlawn, Falls Church, VA | 63.4 °F | 55 °F | 75% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 331 ft | 7:52 AM EDT | Normal | ||
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