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Exactly 29 Yrs ago (than Thanksgiving Eve) the world lost my Mom! Life hasn't been the same without her & I know she is missed by many! This picture is from 1982 with one of her Brothers, who sadly, reunited with her a few years ago!😔. Mom, I Love You & I Miss You! 💖😘💜😪❤️

(~845p) 4710 Elm St. off Wisconsin Avenue, The Elm, fire on 11th floor, fire contained by sprinkler system, @mcfrs PE707, PE720, PE750, E754, AT751, AT701, T710, A741D, BC702, BC701 & others responded, no injuries

Montgomery County lifts Potomac River recreational ban; water safe except near Swainson Island to Lock 8. Keep dogs leashed. Details: www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/…

RELEASE: Montgomery County partially lifts recreational water advisory. Recreational activities down river, beginning with Lock 8, may now resume. Advisory still in effect for areas closest to the site of the spill. Learn more: bit.ly/4bu3R1V.

(~10a) 19100 Liberty Mill Rd., near Dawson Farm Rd, Germantown, outside gas leak, @mcfrs responded, gas company controlled gas, some lanes blocked

What a HORRIBLE forecast by meteorologists – especially myself. Not only were we spectacularly wrong – we communicated poorly. It became apparent last night that some of our initial expectations would prove fallacious. I'd like to address what went wrong with our forecast:

Read our detailed post-mortem here: washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/0…

⚠️ Why the storm forecast that scared D.C. fell short Monday brought one of the most ominous severe weather forecasts in years, including a rare Level 4 out of 5 risk for damaging winds and tornadoes. Schools dismissed early and plans changed but while there were indeed many reports of severe weather (111 severe wind reports), some of the most feared impacts never materialized. Here’s what happened: • Limited storm fuel: Thick cloud cover held temperatures down, reducing the instability needed for widespread severe storms • Early storms “used up” energy: A late-morning line likely “stole the second round’s thunder” • Downdrafts couldn’t get going" Moist air near the surface limited the ability for strong winds aloft to reach the ground At the same time, the concern was justified. The setup had the ingredients for dangerous storms, and had those ingredients come together differently, the outcome could have been far worse. But this event also highlights something important: 👉 We need to do a better job communicating uncertainty. Severe storms are highly sensitive to small changes. Even with strong signals, they’re not guaranteed. That nuance didn’t come through clearly enough. Forecasting severe weather remains one of meteorology’s hardest challenges — and this was a reminder that how we communicate risk is just as important as the forecast itself.

NEW: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump admin's wind-down of operations at the U.S. Agency for Global Media — Voice of America's parent company — is unlawful and ordered the agency to bring more than 1,000 employees back to work. washingtonpost.com/business/2026/…

A tsunami of corruption is sweeping through Washington. The Trump administration makes decisions based on how much they can enrich the wealthy and well-connected. We must act before our global standing craters, our economy falters, and Americans pay for this for generations to come.

Is amazing that @POTUS treats Putin better than @ZelenskyyUa ! They are killing American soldiers and attacking American businesses with the technology and information that Russia gives to Iranian leadership, this must end!! And Ukraine wants to give us the technology to shoot down the Iranian drones that have shut down the straits of Hormuz. Our president needs to know the difference between our friends and our enemies!

Thousands of residents in Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania reported hearing a loud boom, which NASA confirmed was caused by a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere. Dashcam footage shows a bright fireball streaking across the sky during the morning commute.

BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files. This is long overdue.

*** Evening update on Monday severe storm threat in DC region *** We are continuing to monitor potential for severe storms at some point on Monday. Two things are true: 1) The atmospheric ingredients forecast to come together Monday translate to an usually high chance of severe storms -- capable of damaging winds, hail and tornadoes -- for the middle of March in the DC area. 2) Even when a lot of atmospheric ingredients are in place anytime of the year, it doesn't always produce a widespread outbreak of severe weather in our region. Some key points to keep in mind: * Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could pop during the morning into early afternoon. Can't rule out them producing severe winds or a tornado, although chances of that are higher later in the day. * Multiple clusters or lines of storms could come through during the afternoon into evening, or the activity could end up more focused as a single line toward evening. * Storms have the potential to topple trees and power lines, leading to outages. If severe storms become numerous across the region, then significant travel disruptions and flight delays are possible. * While the timing of the worst storms is hard to pin down (we hope to have a better idea by morning), it won’t be many straight hours of non-stop severe weather. So if a warning is issued for your location or where you're headed, play it safe and delay travel until the threat has paused or passed. Repeating from an earlier post, here are some tips to prepare: - Secure or bring loose outdoor items inside - Charge electronic devices - Be aware that downed trees could block routes after the storm - Park your cars away from the trees - As a severe storms passes, move to the lowest floor and stay away from windows. Finally: Have multiple ways to receive storm warnings Monday.

Agree with Matthew's portrayal here on the possible two rounds.

DMV gang – here's what you need to know for MONDAY's severe weather threat: – ROUND 1 might include a couple supercells w/tornado threat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – ROUND 2 is a squall line with widespread straight-line winds (60-75 mph) and a maybe couple embedded spin-up tornadoes

UPDATE: MCPD is on the scene of a barricaded 29-year-old male in the 14100 block of Punch St. There is a large police presence, and the public is urged to avoid the area. Those in the neighborhood are asked to follow police direction.  #MCPD #MCPNews

ATTENTION: @MontgomeryCoMD Be Aware, Be Informed, Be Prepared. Make sure you have an emergency plan, check your emergency kit/supplies (in event of power outage), charge electronic devices, & monitor local weather alerts! Severe Weather - Severe Weather & High Wind Potential

Heads-up: Monday has the potential to bring a serious outbreak of severe thunderstorms in the Mid-Atlantic. We’ll have more updates over the weekend.

Cherry blossom buds hit Stage 2 of 6 today. Warm weather this week -- notwithstanding huge drop in temps Thurs -- has moved them along. Still thinking a slow-ish bloom cycle ahead given chilly weather next week and rest of March. Follow our tracker: washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/c…

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