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Elevated fire threat issued for DC region

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12 months ago

March 27, 2025

Elevated fire threat issued for DC region

The National Weather Service has placed the Washington, D.C., region under an elevated fire threat Thursday due to dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. The heightened risk for rapid fire spread is expected from late morning through late afternoon.

WASHINGTON – The National Weather Service has placed the Washington, D.C., region under an elevated fire threat on Thursday due to dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. The heightened risk for rapid fire spread is expected from late morning through late afternoon.

Dry conditions and strong winds heighten fire risk in D.C. region

What we know:

The advisory covers areas along the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Residents are urged to consult local burn-permitting authorities before conducting any outdoor burning.

Those who choose to burn outdoors are advised to exercise extreme caution, as fires can quickly grow out of control under these conditions.

Montgomery County brush fire underscores elevated threat

The elevated threat follows a massive brush fire in Montgomery County on Wednesday that caused concern in Gaithersburg before being contained. The fire, fueled by 35 mph wind gusts, occurred during a Red Flag Warning issued by the NWS.

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

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1 hour ago

March 23, 2026

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.

Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.

The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.

The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.

“Please pray for the officer’s recovery,” the attorney general said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Exhibition Game in Washington, D.C.

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13 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Photo by Sol Tucker/TalkNats The Washington Nationals have an exhibition game at Nationals Park against Baltimore as part of their home-and-road 2-game series with the Orioles. This is the final warm-up against another team before Opening Day in two days … Continue reading →

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

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1 day ago

March 22, 2026

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

4 things to know about the weather:

Storms overnight, severe chance
Cooler Monday
Clouds to start, then sunshine tomorrow
Cold next few mornings

After a very warm afternoon, there is a cold front that is approaching. The front will move through the area tonight, sparking showers and storms, then delivering colder air for the start of the new workweek.

There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our counties to the far northwest, including Maryland counties Washington, Allegany and Garrett, and a portion of Morgan county in West Virginia. The watch is until 10 p.m. Sunday.

There is a chance for storms to be severe tonight, including the risk of damaging winds and hail. The risk decreases through the night as the storms move south and east with the front. The storms may be noisy tonight with thunder, heavy rain, and hail. Expect drier conditions after sunrise tomorrow.

Do not forget your jacket Monday. The cooler air behind the front keeps the area in the 50s all day. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday night.

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