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Mark Pena

Washington, D.C., United States

Meteorologist at WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA)

Meteorologist for @7NewsDC

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  • Sep 15, 2024 | wjla.com | Mark Pena

    WASHINGTON (7News) — A coastal low off the Carolinas will likely become Tropical Storm Helene overnight Sunday. Potential Tropical Cyclone EightThe latest update from the National Hurricane Center has Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 located about 125 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. Tropical Storm Warnings are issued for coastal communities from North Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina.

  • Jul 3, 2024 | wjla.com | Mark Pena

    WASHINGTON (7News) — After a pleasant start to the week and month of July, heat and humidity will increase significantly for the Fourth of July, lasting through the weekend. A Heat Advisory will take effect from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. This is because heat index values will be in the 100 to 105-degree range. Heat Advisory for July 4th from 12p until 8pThe heat and humidity will be around through the weekend with heat index values hovering in a similar range for the Fourth of July.

  • Jul 3, 2024 | wjla.com | Mark Pena

    WASHINGTON (7News) — The month of July started cooler than average, but by the Fourth of July holiday, the DMV can expect a return of summer-like heat, humidity and storm chances. All of these, plus several other weather conditions, can affect a fireworks display. Here's how:TemperatureDuring a fireworks show, temperatures at the surface are typically not what we are concerned with. We want to know the temperature profile above us since that is where the fireworks will be displayed.

  • Jun 3, 2024 | wjla.com | Mark Pena

    The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts this past weekend on June 1st. While it's impossible to know if any storm will strike the U.S. at this point, it is actually the best time to prepare for what forecasters at NOAA and Colorado State University are forecasting what could be a very active tropical season. Know Your ThreatsTropical cyclones include hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions.

  • May 21, 2024 | wjla.com | Mark Pena

    Tue, May 21st 2024 at 5:10 PMUpdated Tue, May 21st 2024 at 5:19 PMWASHINGTON (7News) — A potent storm system bringing a "Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch" for portions of the Midwest will approach the Washington, D.C. area by Thursday. While we are not expecting a widespread severe weather outbreak like they are seeing in Iowa, the chance for an isolated strong to severe storm is possible Thursday afternoon.

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Mark Peña ⛈️ @MarkPenaWX
1 Jun 25

RT @DylanFedericoWX: There isn’t going to be a hurricane in the Gulf next week. Don’t get your weather from TikTok. #TropicalUpdate 🌀 https…

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Mark Peña ⛈️ @MarkPenaWX
31 May 25

We haven't had 5 straight days of dry weather the whole month of May! We've also roughly doubled our monthly average rainfall, leading to significant drought improvements. Thankfully, a nice stretch of dry weather begins today and will last thru much of next week. @7NewsDC #dcwx https://t.co/rAy0tKYDGP

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Mark Peña ⛈️ @MarkPenaWX
30 May 25

3 tornado warnings surrounding the DC metro. If you are in the path of any of these, take shelter immediately and get to the center most portion of your home away from windows. @7NewsDC #dcwx https://t.co/q4LVamI45i