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Forecasters continue to monitor systems for possible development.

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Expect a colder and snowier winter than last year, but still somewhat mild overall.

The winter chill is real today, but overall, there is plenty to look forward to in the forecast.

Meteorologists are pushing to change the existing naming convention.

Spots inside the Beltway could tickle freezing tonight for the first time this season.


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Disaster struck twice in two weeks in Nicaragua.

Windier weather today as temperatures trend colder with some chillier nights and days ahead.

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The latest Category 5 ever observed in the Atlantic, it will be the second major hurricane to hit Central America in two weeks.

Iota is the latest Category 5 hurricane to develop in the Atlantic.

It'll be windier and cooler tomorrow.

Virtually the entire Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coastlines have dealt with some tropical system this year.

We may stay rain-free all week long.

Temperatures drop into the 30s overnight in many areas after hitting 70 degrees on Sunday.

The dangerous storm will lash regions ravaged by Hurricane Eta less than two weeks ago, bringing the threat of devastating flooding.

Winds could briefly gust near 40 mph with a rumble of thunder possible as showers and storms come through late this afternoon into early evening.

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A strong cold front also moves through the region.

  • Greg Porter
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Fewer than 1 in 300 bolts are superbolts, but they strike with rare power.

50s today and 60s tomorrow. Some gusty showers are a risk along the next cold front.

NOAA chief scientist Ryan Maue joins climate skeptic David Legates.

Cooler air builds in behind the last cold front into early tomorrow. Another cold front arrives Sunday.

Iota is forecast to become a powerful hurricane before it makes landfall in hard-hit Central America next week.

The days ahead whipsaw between cool and sunny versus milder and cloudier.

  • A. Camden Walker
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The storm’s moisture has brought devastating rainfall to the Tarheel State.

Other than a random raindrop, the storm is over. Clouds clear on Friday.

It hit at least 70 degrees on six days in a row and at least 65 on 10 straight days.

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