D.C. region
Coverage of D.C. region in the Nexus archive.
- Tropical air mass brings severe thunderstorms, flooding to DC region
A tropical air mass is causing severe thunderstorms and flooding in the D.C. region, with warnings for heavy rainfall, high winds, and lightning. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for multiple counties in Maryland and Virginia, with rain rates up to 2-3 inches per hour and potential power outages.
- Dangerous heat bears down on DC area to open July
A dangerous heat wave is affecting the D.C. region, with temperatures potentially reaching 103°F and heat indices exceeding 107°F. Heat advisories are in effect until Sunday, and similar extreme heat is impacting parts of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and other states, prompting cooling centers and event cancellations.
- Tony Pierce: A top workplace runs on culture, cornhole and AI
Tony Pierce, partner at Akin Gump, emphasizes culture, AI adoption, and workplace activities like cornhole tournaments to lead a top D.C. workplace. He promotes in-office collaboration and views AI as essential for legal innovation, while fostering employee engagement through events and ice cream machines.
- DC region could be hit with stormy weather
The D.C. region is expected to experience stormy weather on Saturday with afternoon thunderstorms and flash flood risks along I-66 and Route 50. Sunday will see scattered showers and storms, while Monday promises mostly sunny and warmer conditions. Outdoor event attendees are advised to monitor weather updates.
- How mom and dad are helping the DC area’s first-time buyers
First-time homebuyers in the D.C. region are increasingly relying on parental assistance for down payments and homebuying costs, with parents offering inheritance as gifts or charging rent to help children save. Real estate agent Eldad Moraru notes that 20% down payments can eliminate mortgage insurance, improving affordability, but cautions against pushing children into unaffordable homes.
- Muggy heat may give way to heavy showers, turbulent afternoon storms in DC region
The D.C. region faces a severe thunderstorm watch with potential damaging winds up to 68 mph and heavy rain, which may alleviate drought conditions but risk road flooding. Showers are expected to linger overnight, with cooler temperatures following on Tuesday.
- Dangerous heat and severe storm risks move into DC region
The D.C. region is experiencing dangerous heat with highs in the 90s and a heat index up to 105, followed by severe storms expected in the afternoon, prompting a level 2 risk from the Storm Prediction Center.
- DC needs to stay storm aware for incoming hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with the National Hurricane Center forecasting a 'somewhat below normal' 2026 season. Despite lower activity, Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, warned the D.C. region to remain vigilant due to risks like heavy rainfall, flooding, and rip currents from distant storms. The 2025 season saw three Category 5 hurricanes, the most in decades.