Miri Marshall

Washington, D.C.

Morning Meteorologist at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

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Why the rainy days in DC this week? Blame it on low pressure

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

Low pressure and fronts will parade across the region, giving us continuous rain chances. WASHINGTON — The D.C. region will get plenty of use out of the rain gear this week. A rainy weather pattern is setting up in D.C. Metro and part of the blame points to an upper level low pressure system. Sounds like a lot of science jargon that may have you scratching your head, but let's break down the impacts in simple terms. What exactly is an upper level low?
It's going to pour in DC this week, here's the timeline

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

WASHINGTON — The WUSA9 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Tuesday and Wednesday for rain and storms. What: Rain and thunderstorms. Heavy rain at times. When: Tuesday May 13th and Wednesday May 14th. "Off and on" all day, on both days. Impact: Wet roads. Reduced visibility. Water ponding on roads. Lightning, that could possibly strike objects. Flooding may be a concern in some areas. Need: Rain gear. Rain coat or umbrella.
Swap out your gas powered lawn tools for new electric ones for free in DC area

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

Clean Air Partners and A Few Cool Hardware Stores are offering free electric tool exchanges to cut emissions in the DC area. WASHINGTON — Did you know that just one hour of using a gas-powered lawn mower can emit as much pollution as driving hundreds of miles in a car? To help address this surprising source of air pollution, Clean Air Partners is teaming up with Ace Hardware's A Few Cool Hardware Stores to host a Gas Lawn Tools Exchange on select weekends in May and June.
Air Quality Awareness week now underway in DC

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

WASHINGTON — Each day we breathe in about 2,000 gallons of air. According to the American Lung Association, that's enough to fill a normal size swimming pool! It's a lot of air and one of the reasons air quality experts want to make sure every breath we take is with clean air. Air quality experts want to make sure it's clean. That's why Clean Air Partners is kicking off Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5 to 9, in the D.C. and Baltimore areas.
Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Miri Marshall

HONOLULU — Imagine this picturesque view. Palm trees swaying as waves rush across white sand Hawaiian beaches. For decades, this tropical scene is what made Hawaii one of the most popular places to visit. However, this tropic paradise on the Pacific island will cost a little more in the future. Hotel taxes in Hawaii are going up. Lawmakers passed a bill to increase hotel tax costs to help the island fight climate change.
Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change

1 week ago | cbs19.tv | Miri Marshall

HONOLULU — Imagine this picturesque view. Palm trees swaying as waves rush across white sand Hawaiian beaches. For decades, this tropical scene is what made Hawaii one of the most popular places to visit. However, this tropic paradise on the Pacific island will cost a little more in the future. Hotel taxes in Hawaii are going up. Lawmakers passed a bill to increase hotel tax costs to help the island fight climate change.
Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

The higher hotel tax rates will take effect starting January 2026 once the governor of Hawaii signs the bill. HONOLULU — Imagine this picturesque view. Palm trees swaying as waves rush across white sand Hawaiian beaches. For decades, this tropical scene is what made Hawaii one of the most popular places to visit. However, this tropic paradise on the Pacific island will cost a little more in the future. Hotel taxes in Hawaii are going up.
La Niña ends, ENSO-neutral conditions return in 2025

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

La Nada is somewhat of a weather wildcard, typically calm but storms could still go either way. WASHINGTON — La Niña has left the building — but that doesn’t mean Mother Nature is taking a break. The globe is now in a weather limbo known as La Nada, or ENSO-neutral, where Pacific Ocean temperatures return to near-average levels. It might sound peaceful, but don’t let the name fool you, this phase can be unpredictable and still pack a punch.
Temperatures in DC area to reach mid- to upper-80s next week

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

By the middle of next week, most areas will be in the mid-80s, with a few spots approaching 90 degrees. WASHINGTON — Another spike in temperatures is heading to the D.C. area next week. By Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid to upper 80s. One or two spots south of D.C. could even hit 90 degrees, depending on how a frontal system times out. Right now, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week look like the warmest days with highs 82-88 around the DMV.
Get ready for the 'pollinating' | Higher pollen levels expected in DC over the weekend with incoming warmer weather

4 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall

Sneezing may be non-stop this weekend in the D.C.-area if you suffer with seasonal allergies. With higher temperatures forecasted Friday, Saturday and Sunday, tree pollen is anticipated to spike this weekend. A combination of sunshine and highs in the 80s will be enough to get trees to release massive amounts of pollen. Tree pollen counts have remained high the last few days in D.C., with beech, birch, oak, pine and sycamore being the predominate pollinating trees.