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Showers and gusty northwest winds hit D.C. during the Sunday commute. Freeze Watch late Monday night could threaten tender plants.
D.C. sprints to the mid‑80s Saturday before a sharp front brings overnight showers and gusty winds. Boaters and early commuters should plan for blustery conditions Sunday morning.
NOAA has named the University of Hawaiʻi the Pacific Reef Research Coordination Institute to coordinate coral science, restoration and training across the U.S. Pacific.
Warm, breezy Friday with highs near 83°F; showers move in late Saturday and Sunday turns cooler and gusty.
EPA relaunched WRAP 2.0 to accelerate water reuse nationwide. North Texas wetlands and recycled‑water pipelines are being touted as early models.
Highs near 95°F and gusty southwest winds raise near‑critical fire danger in Washington, D.C. this afternoon.
State regulators say roughly 32,000 gallons of jet fuel leaked at Joint Base Andrews and reached Piscataway Creek. Cleanup crews have shut the fueling line and begun sampling.
D.C. will reach the low 90s Wednesday and Thursday; breezy afternoons and a Small Craft Advisory are in effect. Take heat precautions during the afternoon peak.
D.C. will warm into the upper 80s today and low 90s midweek; gusty southwest winds and Small Craft Advisories will affect waterways.
Gusty southwest winds and low humidity raise wildfire spread risk across D.C. today. Highs near 81°F, with 90s possible midweek.
Mild Sunday gives way to a rapid warmup; highs could reach the low 90s midweek with gusty winds and marine advisories through Monday.
Clear and breezy today with highs near 70°F. A much hotter stretch is due April 13–16 with record-challenging highs and limited rain.
The EPA proposed loosening rules that require monitoring and cleanup of coal ash, drawing fierce objections from environmental groups worried about contaminated wells and waterways.
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