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D.C.-area forecast: Brighter and less humid by this afternoon, then delightful Thursday

Dry weather should prevail later today through the holiday weekend, which turns hot and humid by Labor Day.
By Dan Stillman1 hour ago

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Wednesday, August 30, at 5 a.m. EDT
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Live updates: Idalia intensifies to Category 4 hurricane, set to make landfall

With winds of up to 130 mph, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida’s northern Gulf Coast, threatening a catastrophic storm surge, tornadoes and flooding.
By Jason Samenow, Niha Masih, Kelsey Ables, Annabelle Timsit and Ben BraschUpdated August 30
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Hurricane Idalia is now Category 3, expected to be Category 4 upon landfall

By Jason Samenow, Kim Bellware, Danielle Paquette, Lori Rozsa, Kasha Patel, Amudalat Ajasa, Matthew Cappucci, Kelsey Ables, Ben Brasch and Niha MasihUpdated August 30
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Tracking the path of Hurricane Idalia

By Tim Meko, Dylan Moriarty, Aditya Jain, Chris Alcantara, Lauren Tierney, Hanna Zakharenko and Laris KarklisUpdated August 29

Idalia’s dreaded rapid intensification is becoming the norm for gulf storms

By Dan StillmanUpdated August 29

Where will Hurricane Idalia hit hardest? Here’s the outlook for 6 cities.

By Dan StillmanUpdated August 29

In photos: Floridians along the Gulf Coast brace for Hurricane Idalia

By Washington Post StaffAugust 29

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Where will Hurricane Idalia hit hardest? Here’s the outlook for 6 cities.

By Dan Stillman
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Live updates: Idalia intensifies to Category 4 hurricane, set to make landfall

By Jason Samenow, Niha Masih, Kelsey Ables, Annabelle Timsit and Ben BraschUpdated 34 minutes ago
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Hurricane Idalia is now Category 3, expected to be Category 4 upon landfall

By Jason Samenow, Kim Bellware, Danielle Paquette, Lori Rozsa, Kasha Patel, Amudalat Ajasa, Matthew Cappucci, Kelsey Ables, Ben Brasch and Niha Masih
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Tracking the path of Hurricane Idalia

By Tim Meko, Dylan Moriarty, Aditya Jain, Chris Alcantara, Lauren Tierney, Hanna Zakharenko and Laris Karklis
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D.C.-area forecast: Brighter and less humid by this afternoon, then delightful Thursday

By Dan Stillman1 hour ago
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PM Update: Some raindrops into early Wednesday, then drier and more pleasant

Tuesday, August 29, at 5 p.m. EDT
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D.C.-area forecast: Clouds, showers and storms before clearing later tomorrow

Tuesday, August 29, at 5 a.m. EDT
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PM Update: Raindrops focus south and east tonight, then warmer Tuesday

Monday, August 28, at 5 p.m. EDT
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D.C.-area forecast: Humid to start the week, with showers at times

Monday, August 28, at 5 a.m. EDT
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PM Update: We may stay below 80 degrees Monday as cloud and rain chances increase

Sunday, August 27, at 4 p.m. EDT
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D.C.-area forecast: Cooler through midweek with a few shower chances

Sunday, August 27, at 6 a.m. EDT
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PM Update: A slow cooling trend begins with slight rain chances into Sunday night

Saturday, August 26, at 4 p.m. EDT
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D.C.-area forecast: On the warm side today, but cooler much of the upcoming week

Saturday, August 26, at 5 a.m. EDT
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Updated forecast: Isolated feisty storms waning, with a toasty Saturday ahead

Updated Friday, August 25, at 8 p.m. EDT
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D.C.-area forecast: Oppressive humidity today, multiple storm chances

Friday, August 25, at 5 a.m. EDT
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PM Update: Occasional showers or storms through a toasty Friday

Thursday, August 24, at 4 p.m. EDT
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D.C.-area forecast: Occasional shower and storm chances, steamier on Friday

Thursday, August 24, at 5 a.m. EDT
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