/ Friend and Founder tiers Insider live chat, Tuesday July 14 By Jason Samenow / Jul 14 2026 / 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live 'Space jellyfish' lights up predawn skies over the DC area A predawn SpaceX Falcon 9 launch created a glowing, jellyfish-like plume that was visible across the DC region under clear skies. By Jason Samenow / Jul 14 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Another heat wave is coming; highs could near 100 Wednesday A second heat wave in less than two weeks could send temperatures back near 100 by Wednesday before easing into the weekend. By Jason Samenow / Jul 13 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Feeling more like July Tuesday before it's suddenly scorching HAPPENING NOW: Slowly falling through the 70s this evening. Clouds should be hard to find. By Jason Samenow / Jul 13 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
News & Features From 1776 to 2026: How July 4 temperatures have changed over 250 years A remarkable 250-year reconstruction of July 4 temperatures reveals just how much America's Independence Day has warmed since 1776. By Jason Samenow / Jul 10 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Storms could produce torrential rain and strong winds late today The most likely timing for storms is between 3 and 8 p.m. region-wide and between 4 and 7 p.m. in the Beltway area. A flood watch is in effect. By Jason Samenow / Jul 9 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Rare sprites join northern lights in spectacular Virginia sky Before the dramatic displays of fireworks and lightning on July 4, another spectacular show unfolded overhead. By Jason Samenow / Jul 8 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Help map Northern Virginia's urban heat island this summer Volunteers are needed to collect temperature data that could help guide tree planting, cooling projects and other efforts to reduce extreme heat. By Jason Samenow / Jul 7 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Live chats / Friend and Founder tiers Insider live chat, Tuesday July 7 By Jason Samenow / Jul 7 2026 / 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Storms likely again today, heaviest rain favored southwest of DC DC could see some evening downpours but could also miss out on the worst, as it has on many recent days. By Jason Samenow / Jul 7 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Updates: Scattered storms dump heavy rain; flood watch until 2 a.m. Rain intensity has decreased a bit in many locations. But scattered storms still threaten pockets of flooding and isolated strong winds. By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman / Jul 6 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Humid as downpour chances increase this evening; drier midweek HAPPENING NOW: A flood watch is in effect through midnight. Scattered storms should increase as the evening continues. Any storms could produce heavy rain and dangerous lightning. By Jason Samenow / Jul 6 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email