Makayla Lucero
Meteorologist at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)
@WUSA9 Meteorologist 🌩 | CO native 🏔 | Sunshine lover 🌞 | 🍕 connoisseur | Instagram: Makayla_Lucero
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1 month ago |
wusa9.com | Makayla Lucero
That earthy scent in the air after it rains has a name. And it turns out, your nose is picking up some pretty cool science! WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Did you step outside today, take a whiff, and go—“Mmm, it smells like rain?” That’s not your imagination! That smell has a name, and it’s actually backed by science. That earthy, fresh, almost nostalgic smell after a rainstorm is called petrichor (pronounced PEH-truh-kor). It comes from a mix of plant oils, soil bacteria, and rainwater.
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1 month ago |
wusa9.com | Makayla Lucero
They're cheap, easy, and everywhere! But the environmental cost of paper towels is too big to ignore. Try this simple swap to make a difference! WASHINGTON — In the early 1900s, two brothers came together to create a modern convenience so essential, you probably wonder how we ever lived without it. Clarence and Irvin Scott invented paper towels. Originally, they were designed to stop the spread of illness from people sharing the same cloth towels in public bathrooms.
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2 months ago |
wusa9.com | Makayla Lucero
From sunlight to watering, these expert gardening tips will help you create a beautiful garden this spring. SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spring is here, and it’s almost time to get those green thumbs active. Whether you’re working with a large backyard or just a small patio, creating a lush green space is easier than you think. We spoke with gardening expert Jeff Kushner from Plants Alive! for some simple tips to help your plants thrive this season.
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Oct 5, 2024 |
wusa9.com | Makayla Lucero
Tropical Storm Milton is expected to rapidly intensify before impacting the Florida Gulf Coast. WASHINGTON — On Saturday afternoon, Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico as a Tropical Storm. It is expected to rapidly intensify over the next several days before impacting the Gulf Coast of Florida by mid-week. Click here for National Hurricane Center guidance. Local Impact:The DMV will not see any direct impacts from Tropical Storm Milton.
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Sep 10, 2024 |
abc10.com | Amber Anderson |Makayla Lucero
VIENNA, Va. — A group of students from James Madison High School surprised their school's custodian with his dream car to show their appreciation for all that he does. In September 2023, a group of freshmen were casually talking with Francis, the school's custodian.
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