Gwen Tolbart

1 week ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

Potential risks for severe thunderstorms and showers this weekend Saturday Morning saw sunshine and dry conditions, but it is the "Calm before the Storm". As thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected with a slight risk of severe thunderstorms. WASHINGTON - Thunderstorms with the potential to bring hail, damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours are on the way for the D.C. area Saturday. Timeline: Saturday during the day we're seeing sunshine and humidity, with temperatures in the 80s .

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart |Sam Kosmas

By Gwen Tolbart and Sam Kosmas Updated  March 30, 2025 9:10am EDT WASHINGTON - Massive crowds swarmed the Tidal Basin over the weekend to see D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms in peak bloom. The iconic cherry blossom trees reached peak bloom on Friday. The National Park Servicedefines peak bloom as when 70% of Yoshino cherry blossoms have opened.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON - Massive crowds flocked to the Tidal Basin over the weekend to see D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms in peak bloom. The iconic cherry blossom trees reached peak bloom on Friday. The National Park Servicedefines peak bloom as when 70% of Yoshino cherry blossoms have opened. READ MORE: Metro to open early for Cherry Blossom 10 Mile RunCherry blossoms reached peak bloom on FridayWhat we knowCherry blossoms generally remain in bloom for about 10 days, though this depends on weather conditions.

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Just a few days into spring and the D.C. region has its first day in the 80s since November 7th, 2024. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says there will be more clouds than sun today, but the warmth will make up for it! There will be a few peeks of sunshine, with exceptionally warm conditions today with temps in the low to mid 80s. Winds will pick up later and it will become quite breezy. South/SW 5-10mph, gusting up to 25+mph. Tonight, still mostly cloudy, lows in the 60s a mild night.

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A few passing showers and cooler temperatures are expected across the D.C. region. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says it is possible to see passing rain showers Saturday afternoon as a clipper-like system passes to the northwest, though these will be most likely in our mountain zones and near Mason-Dixon. Temperatures are on the mild side for the middle of March. Highs in the middle to upper 60s. A warmer day! Winds will get gusty later.