Jason Samenow
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Showers this evening, then a flawless weekend follows!

Showers this evening, then a flawless weekend follows!

A cold front with a batch of showers and storms rolls through the region tonight, setting up a close to a ideal weekend in its wake.

Powerful Australia cyclone Ita crashes ashore, weakens

Powerful Australia cyclone Ita crashes ashore, weakens

The storm struck near Cape Flannery at around 10 p.m. local time according to reports, and winds gusted up to 99 mph as the eyewall moved overhead

Report: Power outages due to weather have doubled since 2003

Report: Power outages due to weather have doubled since 2003

The remarkable conclusion about a surge in outages may not surprise Washington, D.C.-area residents.

A superior cherry blossom sunrise

A superior cherry blossom sunrise

Photographers who awakened early this morning to beat the crowds and catch a glimpse of the blossoms coupled with the rising treat were rewarded with outstanding views