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Kaitlyn McGrath

Washington, D.C., United States

Meteorologist at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

Meteorologist @WUSA9⚡️Pittsburgh born & raised🖤Proud @UF Alumni🐊

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  • 1 week ago | wusa9.com | Kaitlyn McGrath

    Weather Impact Weather Impact Alerts have been issued for parts of both Wednesday and Thursday as more storms impact the area. Author: Kaitlyn McGrath Published: 2:37 PM EDT June 16, 2025 Updated: 4:45 PM EDT June 16, 2025 WASHINGTON — Our unsettled stretch of weather continues through the next several days. A warm front will lift north through the region Tuesday into Wednesday bringing in our next round of showers and storms.

  • 2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Kaitlyn McGrath

    Hydrangeas bring long-lasting color, they come in all different shades and sizes and whether you have sun or shade, there is a hydrangea that's right for your space. WASHINGTON — They are a staple of summer - beautiful blooming hydrangeas.

  • 2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Kaitlyn McGrath

    While most of the festivities will be rain free, showers and storms later Saturday night may impact your plans. WASHINGTON — While the weekend will be far from a washout, we do have showers and storms in the forecast both weekend days and they may impact your plans around the Army's 250th anniversary celebration Saturday. Festivities begin as early as 8:15 a.m. with the Army Birthday Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery and continue all day long.

  • 2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Kaitlyn McGrath

    Wet weather will roll into the D.C. region just in time for Friday night plans. WASHINGTON — A cold front will slowly approach the D.C. region Friday and stall nearby through early next week. This will bring in several rounds of showers and storms. While Friday is far from a washout, we will be tracking wet weather throughout the afternoon and evening. Before the showers and storms arrive, plan on a dry start to Friday with partly cloudy skies and hot temperatures in the upper 80s.

  • 3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Kaitlyn McGrath

    Merrifield Garden Center provides tips and tricks for planting flowering shrubs for their beauty and joy they provide. WASHINGTON — Planting flowering shrubs really is such an easy way to elevate your landscaping, and the D.C. region is in prime time for a lot of varieties of shrubs. Joel Cooke from Merrifield Garden Center, who may arguably be the most passionate plant enthusiast, shared his love for shrubs and tips and tricks to get the most out of them.

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Kaitlyn McGrath
Kaitlyn McGrath @KaitlynMcGrath
6 Jun 25

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Fauquier, Warren until 6/06 7:00PM. Please seek proper shelter if you are within the warned area. @WUSA9 https://t.co/ZJQjwWblkn

Kaitlyn McGrath
Kaitlyn McGrath @KaitlynMcGrath
6 Jun 25

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Warren, Fauquier, Frederick until 6/06 6:30PM. Please seek proper shelter if you are within the warned area. @WUSA9 https://t.co/tPY8sGTu9i

Kaitlyn McGrath
Kaitlyn McGrath @KaitlynMcGrath
6 Jun 25

BREAKING: A Tornado Warning has been issued for Hampshire, Frederick until 6/06 5:30PM. Seek shelter immediately if you are within the warned area. Stream coverage live: https://t.co/71Ju9GX3sv @WUSA9 https://t.co/m5MZ6jgXZt