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D.C.-area forecast: Cool blast lingers a few days, then noticeably warmer by the weekend

Outer suburbs could see spotty frost for the time this season the next few mornings.

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Tuesday, October 15, at 5 a.m. EDT

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North Carolina authorities arrest armed man after threats against FEMA workers

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D.C.-area forecast: Cool blast lingers a few days, then noticeably warmer by the weekend

21 minutes ago

PM Update: Chilly tonight, with minimal rise in temperatures Tuesday

Monday, October 14, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Temperatures take a dive early this week

Monday, October 14, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Breezes settle a bit tonight before a windy, cooler holiday Monday

Sunday, October 13, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Sunny and warm today before a much cooler week

Sunday, October 13, at 6 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Just a few clouds tonight. Sunny and very warm Sunday.

Saturday, October 12, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warm but nice this weekend, then much cooler next week

Saturday, October 12, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A mild and sunny weekend for regional leaf peeping

Friday, October 11, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Slowly warming up today but especially into this weekend

Friday, October 11, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Chilly tonight ahead of another nice one on Friday

Thursday, October 10, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Cooler today with tons of sun. Warming up by the weekend.

Thursday, October 10, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: 40s overtake the area tonight ahead of a cool Thursday

Wednesday, October 9, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Spectacular fall weather the next several days

Wednesday, October 9, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Pleasantly cool as next cold front arrives Wednesday

Tuesday, October 8, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: An abundance of sunshine through the weekend

Tuesday, October 8, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Seasonably cool tonight, then sunny and nice Tuesday

Monday, October 7, at 4 p.m. EDT

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