Pollen Levels Expected To Surge As Intense, Extended Allergy Season Hits VA Pollen Levels Expected To Surge As Intense, Extended Allergy Season Hits VA
Pollen Levels Expected To Surge As Intense, Extended Allergy Season Hits VA Pollen levels are on the rise across the Northeast, signaling the start of what experts predict will be an intense and extended allergy season this spring. Warmer weather, heavy rainfall, and compressed blooming seasons will drive the surge, creating what AccuWeather has labeled a "pollen bomb." “Weather conditions in your neighborhood and even hundreds of miles away can significantly influence pollen levels and allergy symptoms,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist and Allergy Expert Alan Reppert. “Temperature and rainfall determine how much pollen is released and how quickly levels spi…
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts Experts have just released their predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and while the total number of storms is not expected to break records, the risk for significant US impacts is expected to remain elevated. The season runs from Monday, June 1, through Monday, Nov. 30. AccuWeather is forecasting 11-16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes, and two to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Experts predict three to five of these storms will have direct impacts on the US, such as landfall, tropical-storm-force winds, or significant flooding. The 2026 Atlantic hu…
Maryland Rocked By EF1 Tornado As Storms Bring 100 MPH Winds To Region Maryland Rocked By EF1 Tornado As Storms Bring 100 MPH Winds To Region
Maryland Rocked By EF1 Tornado As Storms Bring 100 MPH Winds To Region The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on the Eastern Shore after storms tore through the region, leaving behind damage and dangerous winds. The tornado touched down in Caroline County, with Ridgely taking a direct hit as survey teams found evidence of an EF1 tornado packing winds up to 100 mph. That wasn’t the only damage. As the storm pushed across the Shore, it unleashed a wide swath of straight-line winds stretching from Sudlersville to Millington, strong enough to snap limbs, knock down trees, and cause damage even without rotation. Those winds were clocked…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In The dangerous storm system forecasters warned about all weekend is now unfolding across the DMV. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the region until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, putting millions of residents across the DMV on alert as a volatile line of severe storms pushes toward the East Coast. The watch covers much of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District, where meteorologists say the atmosphere is primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and destructive winds. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, V…
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Virginia With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Virginia With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Virginia With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…
Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year
Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year A major shift in the climate pattern is on the horizon, with forecasters raising the odds that El Niño will develop this summer and persist through the end of the year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, March 13, that a transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral is expected within the next month.  There is a 55 percent chance that ENSO-neutral conditions will continue through May–July 2026. After that, the likelihood of El Niño emerging jumps to 62 percent for June–August 2026, with the pattern likely to persist through at le…
Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Thursday Storms Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Thursday Storms
Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Maryland During Thursday Storms A brief but powerful tornado touched down in Maryland earlier during Thursday's storms, the National Weather Service confirmed after surveying storm damage in Howard County. The EF-1 tornado struck Cooksville on March 11, between 7:06 p.m. and 7:07 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Investigators say the tornado packed estimated peak winds of 90 mph as it carved a 0.4-mile path through the area near Old Frederick Road. National Weather Service The storm reached a maximum width of about 100 yards, snapping and uprooting numerous trees along its narrow track, officials said. …
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary Spring in the nation's capital is about to put on its most famous show again. The National Park Service announced that the iconic cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in DC are projected to reach peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, depending on weather conditions. "Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70 percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white and pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin," officials said. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically stay on the trees for seven to…
Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Virginia Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Virginia Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement
Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Virginia Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement A massive tree crashed through a Virginia home during the latest round of winter weather, leaving a family of five out in the cold for months.  The Wendle family's Mantua home in Fairfax County was struck by the tree on Sunday, Feb. 22, according to neighbor Kate Janich, who said it could be as long as 10 months before they can return to the residence. The Wendle family. GoFundMe The tree caused significant damage to the home and the family’s car, rendering the house uninhabitable. “On Sunday evening, during the snowstorm, a large tree fell onto the Wendle family’s house, caus…
Track, Timing For Widespread New Winter Storm Comes Into Focus: Snow, Ice To Disrupt Travel Track, Timing For Widespread New Winter Storm Comes Into Focus: Snow, Ice To Disrupt Travel
Track, Timing For Widespread New Winter Storm Comes Into Focus: Snow, Ice To Disrupt Travel A potent new winter storm is set to sweep across the Midwest and Northeast early next week, bringing widespread snow, ice, and rain to millions.  The storm, fueled by a fresh surge of Arctic air, is expected to begin Sunday night, March 1, and continue into Monday, March 2, according to AccuWeather. The storm will develop as warm, moist air collides with a dome of Arctic air, creating a corridor of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow is expected generally from Washington, DC, through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and just south of New York. A look at precipitation types for …
Here Are Snowfall Totals So Far This Winter For VA, East Coast Here Are Snowfall Totals So Far This Winter For VA, East Coast
Here Are Snowfall Totals So Far This Winter For VA, East Coast From the mountains of New England to the cities and towns of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, this winter has tested the Northeast’s resilience and rewritten the record books. The Blizzard of 2026 may have set the stage, but it is the relentless pattern of storms and arctic blasts that has made this winter of 2025-26 one for the books across the Northeast. Mount Washington in New Hampshire leads the region with a staggering 188.2 inches of snow so far this season, topping its normal total of 182 inches, according to National Weather Service accumulation totals for the sea…
Historic Blizzard: This Northeast Locale Saw Most Snowfall With 37.9 Inches; See Highest Totals Historic Blizzard: This Northeast Locale Saw Most Snowfall With 37.9 Inches; See Highest Totals
Historic Blizzard: This Northeast Locale Saw Most Snowfall With 37.9 Inches; See Highest Totals A historic Nor’easter that swept through the region has left some jaw-dropping numbers in its wake, both in terms of snowfall totals and wind gusts. The storm caused widespread disruptions, including road closures, power outages, and flight cancellations, but also delivered some record-breaking snow totals. Snowfall Totals The heaviest snow fell across parts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.  Warwick, Rhode Island, reported the highest preliminary snowfall total of 37.9 inches, which could mark a new state record. Warwick is located in East-Central Rhode Island in…