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Coastal Storm to Bring Heavy Rain, Winds to D.C.

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A coastal storm will bring rain to the Washington, D.C. region starting late Saturday and continuing through Tuesday.
The heaviest rainfall will occur Sunday into Monday.
Winds may gust over 30 mph.
Weather Impact Alerts have been issued for the weekend.
Thursday will be sunny and breezy with a high near 65 degrees.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, paralyzed the Eastern United States, causing over 400 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. With winds exceeding 45 mph and snowfall reaching 50 inches, the storm prompted cities like New York and Washington, D.C. to improve their emergency preparedness, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.

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Story summary

A coastal storm will bring rain to the Washington, D.C. region starting late Saturday and continuing through Tuesday.
The heaviest rainfall will occur Sunday into Monday.
Winds may gust over 30 mph.
Weather Impact Alerts have been issued for the weekend.
Thursday will be sunny and breezy with a high near 65 degrees.

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