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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 53m

The weekend coastal storm unleashed some fierce wind gusts along the Atlantic coast. While peak gusts were just 20 to 30 mph in the Beltway area, they reached 57 mph in southern Delaware, 51 mph in Ocean City and 45 mph at Virginia Beach.

More info at cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 18h

Continued windy and cloudy in our CWG.live forecast. Occasional rain chances, mainly in the form of drizzle and showers, continue into Monday night. Improving Tuesday and especially Wednesday. A tropical update is also posted.

Photo by Jeannie in D.C. via Flickr

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 20h

The surf is up to the dunes in Bethany Beach (left) -- thanks to this developing Nor'easter offshore. Same deal in Rehoboth (right).
Coastal flood warnings and high wind warnings in effect for the Atlantic coast into Monday.
More at cwg.live

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scooter3090.bsky.social @scooter3090.bsky.social · 20h

Rehoboth Beach surf up
to dunes but nothing serious

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 23h

If you're at the Delaware, Maryland, Va (Atlantic) beaches and can safely share any pics of the surf and/or coastal flooding today into Monday, we welcome them. Thanks!

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 23h

Cloudy, but breezy weather to dominate into early afternoon. Maybe some light showers or spits of rain later today but shouldn't amount to much. Winds could gust up to 30 mph this afternoon.

Forecast details at cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 23h

Wow -- magnificent photos of the sunset Saturday evening from Manassas National Battlefield Park ahead of the offshore storm.

Thanks to Brian Paeth for sharing these great shots on our Capital Weather Gang Flickr page.

See more photos of the sunset at cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 1d

It's a 3/10 Sunday as a coastal storm delivers cloudy skies, gusty winds and some light showers. Those hoping for significant rainfall will probably be disappointed.

Where's the heavy rain? At the beaches, along with strong winds & big waves 🌊🏖️

Full forecast for DC area and MD/DE beaches: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 1d

Wind and clouds increasing in our CWG.live forecast. Rain chances also start rising tonight--through at least Monday. We don’t foresee a washout around town + points west. East of I-95: A higher chance of seeing better rains. An allergen update also posted.

Photo by Jeannie in D.C. via Flickr

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 1d

Racing in or attending the Army Ten-Miler on Sunday morning? Plan on a windy, cloudy, and at least somewhat damp experience as D.C. and Arlington catch the fringe impacts of a coastal storm.

More at cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 1d

STORM UPDATE!
* Showery weather through Mon, but low chance of driving rainstorm
* Showers could start popping up this afternoon
* Intermittent showers thru Monday, winds could gust to 25-40 mph Sunday PM
* Rain totals: 0.25 to 1" west to east
Details: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 1d

Strong winds and big waves are on their way to the MD/DE beaches Saturday night into Monday. NWS has issued coastal flood warnings due to the likelihood of flooding and beach erosion. Rain amounts have trended to the lower side of previous forecasts, but are still significant.

More info: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 2d

Clouds rule today. A couple sprinkles or a quick shower, too. Growing odds of rain late and into tonight with low pressure developing south of the region. Details at: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

📷Brian Paeth

Clouds over the Washington Channel on Friday.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 2d

Low color has shifted east to overtake the whole DC area this week. High to peak color in the mountains.

Despite developing coastal storm, Saturday looks like a decent day for a road trip. Sunday and Monday a bit less friendly. Details at cwg.live (p.s.: we love to see your pics!)

Fall color map. It shows most of the low elevation region around DC in low color while the Blue Ridge is moving to moderate color and the Alleghenies are moderate to peak color.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 2d

Here's the rundown of rainfall projections from different models for the Beltway area:

Canadian: 0.75 to 1.0"
NAM: 0.5 to 1.0"
American: 0.75"
European: 0.15 to 0.25"
UK Met: 0.05 to 0.2"
European AI: 0.05 to 0.15"
German: 0.01"

We lean toward about 0.5"

Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 2d

COASTAL STORM UPDATE FOR DC AREA:
* Unsettled w/ showers at times poss starting Sat, maybe lasting into Tues
* Rainiest period Sat night to Sun night, esp east of I95
* Amounts uncertain, highest east
* Gusty winds at times late Sun-early Mon
Details? See cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 2d

COASTAL STORM UPDATE FOR DC AREA:
* Unsettled w/ showers at times poss starting Sat, maybe lasting into Tues
* Rainiest period Sat night to Sun night, esp east of I95
* Amounts uncertain, highest east
* Gusty winds at times late Sun-early Mon
Details? See cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

❄️ LET'S GO SNOW! On this date in 1979, a freak storm brought up to 4" in DC's colder suburbs. Schools were dismissed early, thousands lost power. Today's the 46-year anniversary of that event & it was the coldest morning of the season so far...w/ lows in 30s/40s. Winter is coming.

More at cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

Crisp and clear out there this morning. Should be a beautiful day with just a bit of cloud increase this afternoon. Mid-60s or so for highs. Still watching potential for rain from coastal low: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

CWG Live updates: Some sun today before clouds take over; wetter by Sunday

A Sunday-Monday coastal storm brings rain, especially east of town.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

Another excellent moon shot! This one from our clear and crisp start to Thursday.

Even colder tonight. Some frost western and northern suburbs. Forecast update at cwg.live.

📸Ian Will/Flickr

A waning supermoon this morning on the National Mall. The Washington Monument is lit by the morning sun and the sky is clear.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

Drought levels creeping up in western parts of the area and west. Small zone of severe drought has returned to portions of Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties. Weekend storm could be helpful, but least rain expected over worst drought. Details at cwg.live.

The latest drought monitor update shows all levels of drought except extreme drought in the broader region. A new area of severe drought has popped up west of the Beltway while areas east and north are less droughty.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

Coastal storm is set to batter the MD/DE beaches with:

* Heavy rain
* Strong winds
* High waves

When: Mainly Saturday night into Monday
Impacts: Significant flooding and erosion possible
Wildcard: Rainfall amounts still rather uncertain

More details: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

Here's how much rain the different models are projecting for Beltway area for this storm between Sat and Tues -- big uncertainty (glad this is not a snowstorm):

American: 2 to 3"
Canadian: 1 to 2"
German: 1.5"
European: 1.25 to 1.5"
European AI and UKMet: 0.1 to 0.2"

Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

COASTAL STORM UPDATE (late Sat to Tues)
* Some models wallop DC w/ 2-3", wind gusts 35-45 mph
* Other models suggest more of a glancing glow.
* Rain most probable Sat night-Sun
* Big impacts at beaches: rain, high winds, flooding, dangerous surf
Details: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Frost advisory early Friday expanded into entirety of Loudoun, western Prince William, northern Montgomery and western Howard counties.

More info at cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 3d

COASTAL STORM UPDATE (late Sat to Tues)
* Some models wallop DC w/ 2-3", wind gusts 35-45 mph
* Other models suggest more of a glancing glow.
* Rain most probable Sat night-Sun
* Big impacts at beaches: rain, high winds, flooding, dangerous surf
Details: cwg.live

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · 4d

For the most part...

shankellman.bsky.social @shankellman.bsky.social · 4d

Is this finally the end of the mosquitos?!?!?

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