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Here's Your Best Chance To Catch Upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower
The highly-anticipated Perseid meteor shower will return with a stunning sky show for viewers around the world.
Considered the most scenic meteor shower of the year, viewers can enjoy spectacular sights each July and August.
The shower became active on July 17, and the number of meteors increase every night until the shower's peak, on Saturday, Aug. 12, and Sunday, Aug. 13, according to Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG).
The best time to step outside for a sky-gaze? Head out in the early-morning hours, before sunset, the week before or after the August peak.
According to RMG, the m…
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA
The region is bracing for severe storms that are expected to smash through the region on Monday night.
A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, as the area is expected to be battered by thunderstorms.
Tornadoes are "likely," according to officials, with storms bringing ping pong-sized hail, and wind gusts approaching 75 mph.
🌪️A Tornado WATCH has been issued for @MontgomeryCoMD until 9p today. Keep an eye on the sky & monitor rapidly changing weather conditions…
Storms Usher In Comfortable Air, But Not Without September Surprise
A cold front that accompanied a potent round of thunderstorms ended the first heat wave of the season.
Will there be another heat wave? The answer to that is not only yes, but later than what is typically normal.
In fact, it could happen in the Northeast right around Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, according to AccuWeather.com, which says the window for summery-type weather is "during the first week or two of September, slightly later than the historical average for the latest 90-degree day."
But for now, a refreshing blast of cooler air has arrived, with conditions on Sunday morning, July 3…
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27.
As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight.
Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29.
Temps are expected to surge on Friday.AccuWeather
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Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says.
Saturday will h…
