Capital Weather (Page 38)

DC weather history for August 1

A violent 1983 microburst produced a staggering 149.5 mph wind gust at Andrews Air Force Base—one of the strongest ever recorded—just minutes after Air Force One had landed.

By Jason Samenow

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August weather in Washington, DC

August is still hot, but less hazy than it used to be.

By Ian Livingston

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DC weather history for July 31

Extreme heat in 1954 pushed temperatures to a record 103 degrees, part of a punishing early-summer hot streak.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 30: Massive Ellicott City flood

Catastrophic flooding in 2016 inundated Ellicott City after an extraordinary burst of rainfall, triggering rescues and widespread destruction.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 30: Massive Ellicott City flood

DC weather history for July 29

Extreme heat in 2011 brought record highs and oppressive humidity, part of one of the hottest summers on record.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 28

A rare, nor’easter-like summer storm in 2017 brought record rainfall, flooding, and unusually strong winds for late July.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 27

A day of sharp contrasts, featuring record chill in 1920 and deadly, triple-digit heat in 1940.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 26

A historic 1897 deluge in Maryland set a state 24-hour rainfall record, with torrential rains devastating roads, farms, and low-lying areas.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 25

A violent 2010 thunderstorm outbreak followed intense heat, bringing destructive winds, fatalities, and widespread power outages.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 24

A powerful 1788 hurricane battered the region with extreme tides and damage, while more recently intense heat pushed temperatures past 100 degrees during a prolonged hot spell.

By Jason Samenow

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DC weather history for July 23

A day of extremes, from destructive 1940 storms with flooding and wind damage to oppressive triple-digit heat in 2011.

By Jason Samenow

/ Jul 23

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DC weather history for July 22

A day of extremes, from deadly record heat in 1926 to major flooding rains in 1969 and even a tornado damaging aircraft in 1987.

By Jason Samenow

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