Sunday Storm Threat Brings Flood Watch, Tornado Risk to Washington Region
A new National Weather Service outlook warns of possible damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes Sunday, with a flood watch in parts of Northern Virginia.
Tropical Storm Isaias Strengthens as Hurricane Threat Grows Along Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened to 65 mph Wednesday as forecasters shifted its projected track slightly east and warned of dangerous storm surge, hurricane-force winds and flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Violent Storm Tears through Washington, Toppling Trees and Cutting Power
A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Washington late Thursday night, unleashing damaging winds, torrential rain and near-continuous lightning that toppled mature trees across the city, crushed cars and left tens of
Storm Topples Trees, Knocks out Power across Northwest Washington
A fast-moving storm swept through Northwest Washington on Tuesday evening, toppling large trees, bringing down power lines and sending temperatures plunging nearly 15 degrees in less than an hour. The storm struck
Fairfax Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Activated for Hurricane Melissa Response.
WASHINGTON — The Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Task Force has been activated for deployment to the Caribbean to assist in relief operations after Hurricane Melissa, one of the most catastrophic
Hundreds Evacuated by Alaska National Guard After Major Flooding.
Anchorage, Alaska — The Alaska Air National Guard evacuated hundreds of residents from western coastal villages this week after flooding from a powerful storm left homes destroyed and entire communities isolated. Officials said
FEMA Activates Maryland Task Force 1 for Hurricane Response Deployment in Carolinas
ROCKVILLE: Maryland’s elite urban search-and-rescue team from Montgomery County is headed south as a strengthening tropical system takes aim at the Carolinas. Officials said Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) received federal activation
One Year After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Feels Shortchanged by the Federal Government.
On the eve of Hurricane Helene’s one-year anniversary, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein came to Washington on Thursday to argue that his state has not received its fair share of federal disaster