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1 AM Update: The temperature is still 85°; the new record high minimum goes into the books. Midnight Update: The midnight (EDT) temperatur...

Evening Update: The monthly and seasonal cooling degree days for Washington continue to run significantly above average, driving up area ut...

See here for more Washington, DC weather records Following a slight break on Saturday (high 87°, low 68°), Washington, DC's summer wa...

Evening Update: Reconnaissance has determined that Colin has strengthened back to a tropical storm with peak winds of 60 mph. The offici...

Aug. 5 Update: The Russian government announced today that it would implement a total ban on grain exports starting August 15. As wheat pr...

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July 30, 2011 Update: For new all-time hottest month record, see Washington's Hottest Month Ever, By Wide Margin Aug. 1, PM Update...