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PM Update: Slight rain chances tonight; fog possible as humidity rises Monday

Monday should be warmer and humid in the D.C. area. The day could start foggy and should stay cloudy, though chances of rain are lower.

By A. Camden Walker9 hours ago

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Dangerous storms with intense tornadoes forecast Monday in the Plains

Updated 13 hours ago

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Storm chase diary: Intercepting a trio of tornadoes in Texas

3 days ago

U.S. had 300 tornadoes in April, second-most on record

3 days ago

Winterlike storm to drench California, help delay summer fire risk

3 days ago

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Matthew Cappucci is a meteorologist for the MyRadar app and contributor to the Capital Weather Gang.

Dan Stillman is a meteorologist and editor for the Capital Weather Gang.

Ian Livingston is a forecaster/photographer and information lead for the Capital Weather Gang.

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Dangerous storms with intense tornadoes forecast Monday in the Plains

A zone from Oklahoma to southern Nebraska is particularly at risk for severe weather Monday. The threat will expand to the east as the week wears on.

Updated May 5

Perspective

Storm chase diary: Intercepting a trio of tornadoes in Texas

May 3

U.S. had 300 tornadoes in April, second-most on record

May 3

Winterlike storm to drench California, help delay summer fire risk

May 3

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May 2

First heat wave of the year to bake southern United States next week

May 2

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May 1

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PM Update: Slight rain chances tonight; fog possible as humidity rises Monday

9 hours ago

D.C.-area forecast: Scattered showers today with more rain chances through midweek

Sunday, May 5, at 6 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Duration and intensity of any rain increases tonight and especially Sunday

Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Much cooler today as rounds of showers pass by

Saturday, May 4, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Much cooler Saturday, with occasional showers through the weekend

Friday, May 3, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Less toasty today, with periodic clouds and breezes

Friday, May 3, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: D.C. snags record high after reaching 91 this afternoon

Thursday, May 2, at 3 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Summery heat today before a much cooler and showery weekend

Thursday, May 2, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Pleasant this evening and tonight, with another try at 90 Thursday

Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Not quite as warm today, then back to higher heat tomorrow

Wednesday, May 1, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Shower or storm possible tonight, then warm but less humid Wednesday

Tuesday, April 30, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: April closes with another hot day and possible evening thunderstorms

Tuesday, April 30, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Records set after highs hit near 90, with more heat expected Tuesday

Updated Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Today’s heat could be record-setting, and it will be warm all week

Monday, April 29, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Summery night to follow warm Sunday. First 90-degree day Monday?

Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Summer in April starts today. Thunderstorms possible late Tuesday.

Sunday, April 28, at 6 a.m. EDT