Lightning Lightning appeared to strike near the Washington Monument during July 4 fireworks Amid a pyrotechnic display billed as the largest in history, Mother Nature staged its own fireworks show. By Jason Samenow / Jul 5 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
July 4 How the weather on July 4, 1776 compared with today The weather bore little resemblance to the scorching, steamy conditions we're enduring today. By Jason Samenow / Jul 4 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
July 4 July 4th tracker: Super hot, with a storm risk? An intense, record-challenging heat wave will continue through Saturday July 4. By Dan Stillman and Jason Samenow / Jul 2 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features / Friend and Founder tiers We predict July will be hotter than normal, boosted by a searing start By Jason Samenow / Jul 1 2026 / 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Confidence grows in a dangerous heat wave for DC area later this week Highs are forecast to surpass 100 degrees on multiple days and could flirt with the all-time record of 106. By Jason Samenow / Jun 27 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
July 4 / Friend and Founder tiers A way-too-early July 4 weather forecast for DC (updated) By Jason Samenow / Jun 27 2026 / 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Much-needed rain could fall Saturday The National Weather Service predicts about 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain through Sunday morning – the majority falling Saturday. By Jason Samenow / Jun 26 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Temperatures next week could test the triple digits in DC The days most likely to be excessively hot are July 1–3, when a blend of models projects highs of 98, 101, and 101 degrees. By Jason Samenow / Jun 25 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Live chats / Friend and Founder tiers Insider live chat, June 23 By Jason Samenow / Jun 23 2026 / 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Major tree damage seen in Burke from Monday evening storms The fierce winds toppled trees and wires and cut power to thousands. By Jason Samenow / Jun 22 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Scattered storms this afternoon and evening could turn severe Increasing humidity could fuel intense storms this afternoon and evening, including a risk of damaging winds and an isolated tornado. By Jason Samenow / Jun 22 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: A few leftover showers tonight; some lingering rain Tuesday HAPPENING NOW: The solid area of rain and storms has exited to the east. Should be plenty of dry time this evening, but a few more showers and a thundershower are still possible through the evening or overnight. By Jason Samenow / Jun 22 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
