Today’s Highlights Around the World
- D.C.-area forecast: Rain arrives later today, with flooding a growing concern tonight through Saturday December 14, 2018Keep that lined raincoat handy through the weekend and watch for flooding.A. Camden Walker
- PM Update: Clouds settle in, but rain holds off until later Friday December 13, 2018Our longest totally dry spell of the year persists a little longer.Ian Livingston
- Tornadoes spawn from cloud to ground, right? Probably not, says this new study. December 13, 2018That tornadoes might form from the ground up isn't a new idea, but there has been little observational evidence to support it.Ian Livingston, Jason Samenow
- Flood watch issued as Friday night’s rain will probably make 2018 Washington’s wettest year ever December 13, 2018Around an inch of rain is predicted to fall by Saturday morning.Jason Samenow, Ian Livingston
- Photo: Rime ice freezes daddy longlegs in its tracks December 13, 2018The spider ended up in a web of trouble.Matthew Cappucci
- D.C.-area forecast: Increasing clouds but calm before Friday’s rain, which could turn heavy at night December 13, 2018The weekend looks unsettled with shower chances both days.Matt Rogers
- PM Update: Remaining cool and occasionally cloudy through Thursday December 12, 2018Other than an isolated raindrop or snowflake, we stay dry.Ian Livingston
- A strange radar blip crawled over southern Illinois for 10 hours. What was it? December 12, 2018The National Weather Service said it wasn't precipitation. The blob eventually broke up over western Kentucky.Alex Horton
- This has been the longest stretch all year without rain in Washington December 12, 2018And yet, by the weekend, this year will probably be the wettest on record for our area.Ian Livingston
- Geminid meteor shower peaks Thursday — here’s where skies will be clear to watch December 12, 2018The Geminids promise to be the best meteor shower of the year, if the weather cooperates.Matthew Cappucci
More Highlights
- Trump administration proposes rollbacks to Obama's Clean Water Act December 14, 2018The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed withdrawing federal protections for countless waterways and wetlands across the United States through rollbacks in the Clean Water Act.
- Photos: Remembering some of the most disruptive, damaging US weather events of 2018 December 14, 2018Bomb cyclones, major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and major flooding produced some memorable and tragic photos in 2018.
- NFL Week 15: Dreary weather to greet fans in Pittsburgh, Baltimore and NYC December 14, 2018Fans at matchups in the Northeast will see wet, chilly and cloudy conditions this weekend.
- What is freezing fog? December 14, 2018Freezing fog can pose just as many hazards as snow and ice during the winter months, but what exactly is this weather phenomenon?
- How were roads in Alaska repaired so quickly after the earthquake? December 13, 2018Thanks to a quick response and around-the-clock work, road repair crews completed their work in just a few days.
- Early outlook: How will weather leading up to Christmas affect travel, white Christmas chances? December 13, 2018Large storms and cold air are likely to take a break over much of the nation during much of next week ahead of the Christmas holiday.
- 9 items to make braving snowstorms easier December 13, 2018Ad by AccuWeather Shop
- Large-scale eruption of Italy's supervolcano could impact global climate December 13, 2018The volcanic area west of Naples, Italy, is stirring with early signs of a new caldera cycle for one of the world's most menacing supervolcanoes, according to new research.
- How to prepare your vehicle for wintry travel this holiday season December 13, 2018It's the most hazardous time of the year. Outsmart it with Hum by Verizon -- the all-in-one connected car solution.
- Train collision leaves at least 9 dead, dozens injured in Turkey December 13, 2018At least nine people have been killed and dozens more injured after a high-speed train crashed in Turkey's capital of Ankara on Thursday morning.
