Steve Rudin
Coverage of Steve Rudin in the Nexus archive.
- Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds possible in D.C. area Saturday
Severe thunderstorms with potential damaging wind gusts are expected in the D.C. area Saturday afternoon and evening due to hot, humid conditions. The region will experience sustained heat and humidity through the week, with heat index values nearing or reaching 100. Storm chances increase Tuesday and into midweek.
- Cold front brings storm chances south of DC Wednesday
A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the D.C. area on Wednesday, with stronger storms expected in Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck. Rain chances are lower north and west of the District. The weather will improve by Thursday, with temperatures rising into the 80s by the weekend.
- DC area hit with weather alert as highs could top 100
The D.C. area is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures expected to exceed 100°F, prompting a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat index values and potential record highs at Reagan National and Dulles airports, compounded by wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality.
- 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.