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PM Update: Mainly clear and continued pleasant through Thursday

Not much change in our weather through tomorrow. Maybe a touch less warm.

By Ian Livingston11 hours ago

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Francine weakens to tropical storm after hitting Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane

Francine tore through New Orleans with strong winds and heavy rains, triggering the National Weather Service to warn of a “life-threatening” flash flood situation.

Updated September 12

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Updated September 11

Southern California’s Bridge Fire now the largest active fire in the state

Updated September 11

Hurricane Francine forecast for New Orleans and 7 other Southern cities

September 11

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Updated September 10

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Updated September 10

Francine strengthens to hurricane and is set to strike Louisiana

Updated September 10

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Francine weakens to tropical storm after hitting Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane

Southern California’s Bridge Fire now the largest active fire in the state

Fast-spreading fires are raging in Southern California

D.C.-area forecast: Warming up this week with little chance of rain

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PM Update: Mainly clear and continued pleasant through Thursday

11 hours ago

D.C.-area forecast: Staying sunny and warm as Francine remains well to our south

Wednesday, September 11, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Another warm one Wednesday as clear skies persist

Tuesday, September 10, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warm and sunny September weather, with lovely low humidity

Tuesday, September 10, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A little less cool tonight and a warmer Tuesday

Monday, September 9, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warming up this week with little chance of rain

Monday, September 9, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Superb September continues with crispness tonight, then warmer by Monday afternoon

Sunday, September 8, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Refreshingly cool and bright today. Gradually warmer through midweek.

Sunday, September 8, at 6 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Stray shower or storm chance before sunset, then a stellar, fall-like Sunday

Saturday, September 7, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Brief shower risk today before cooler air spills in

Saturday, September 7, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Saturday cold front will deliver cooler and drier air

Friday, September 6, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Decent end to the week as the next cold front approaches

Friday, September 6, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Staying pleasant tonight through Friday, despite higher humidity

Thursday, September 5, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Filtered sunshine through Friday with a chance of showers Saturday

Thursday, September 5, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A little less cool tonight, and a touch warmer Thursday

Wednesday, September 4, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Stellar September weather continues before risk of Saturday rain

Wednesday, September 4, at 5 a.m. EDT

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