DC weather: Tornado Watch issued for parts of Virginia, Maryland

After a record-breaking warm day in the DC region, a Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Northern Virginia toward the Baltimore area. 

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Moore declares state of emergency ahead of major winter storm

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm is set to impact Maryland beginning this evening through Monday.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm

The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, January 26

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Monday, January 26 following a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the D.C. area. 

What’s falling now — sleet or freezing rain? Here’s the difference

Snow transitioned to sleet for most of the D.C. area by Sunday afternoon. Several more hours of mixed precipitation is expected throughout the evening – including freezing rain for areas to the south and east. Here's what that could mean for travel conditions and power outages.

DC snowball fight canceled due to sleet

As a winter storm hits the D.C. area bringing snow and some sleet, a planned snowball fight on the National Mall has been canceled. 

Winter Storm Warning issued for entire DC region

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Washington, D.C. region on Friday ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerous temperatures to the area this weekend.