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Past articles by Ian:

PM Update: Turning up the heat Tuesday, but humidity is tolerable

Most of July in the city averages 90 or higher for daily temperatures. We'll be reminded why ahead. → Read More

Canada sees its farthest-north 100-degree temperature as wildfires rage

The 100-degree reading in Norman Wells in the Northwest Territories Saturday was the highest on record so far north in the Western Hemisphere. → Read More

D.C.-area forecast: Modest storm chances today that grow on Sunday

Today might be the better outdoor day if you can stand the heat. Showers and storms could be widespread tomorrow. → Read More

PM Update: Downpours end this evening; more heat and storminess this weekend

Saturday may be comparably calmer. A fairly widespread round of storms seems possible Sunday. → Read More

Extreme heat wave bound for Phoenix and Southwest could be worst ever

It’s already hot and set to get much worse. Numerous heat records are at risk next week and probably beyond. → Read More

PM Update: Staying hot and humid Friday, with an afternoon storm chance

Today's the first day of average highs of 90 degrees. It was our fifth 90-degree day in a row. → Read More

Record-crushing heat is blasting Florida, with no clear end

Even in a state known for its warm weather, the prolonged siege of heat and humity is extreme. → Read More

PM Update: More heat, humidity and storm chances for Thursday

Today was day four of our first heat wave of the year. Tomorrow should be day five, and more afternoon storms are also a good bet. → Read More

This year's bad smoke pollution in the U.S. in maps and charts

Air quality has reached record-low levels because of Canadian wildfire smoke. These maps and charts show how widespread and frequent the unhealthy air has been. → Read More

PM Update: Hazy, toasty and humid for the Fourth, but storm risks minimal

With today's weak cold front to the south, we should see a less active storm day than recent ones. Code Orange for degraded air quality. → Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for D.C. area until 10 p.m.

Wind gusts to 75 mph and hail as large as ping-pong balls are possible in the strongest storms. → Read More

D.C.-area forecast: Heat, humidity and storm odds surge to start July

Our first heatwave is revving up heading toward Independence Day. → Read More

PM Update: Cleaner air after scattered storms; hot and humid through July Fourth

July is coming in like you might expect. Looks like lots of hot weather on the way. → Read More

Smoke from Canadian fires easing, but more may be on the way

Smoke will continue to be plentiful. It's just a matter of where the thick haze goes. → Read More

PM Update: Unhealthy air hangs on into tonight, eventually easing Friday

It's still a good idea to limit outdoor activity as Code Red air quality continues. Code Orange is currently forecast for Friday. → Read More

Live updates: Haze shrouds patches of U.S. as smoke from Canada fires drifts east

Smoke from Canada wildfires is again drifting across large swaths of the U.S., bringing air pollution and concerning air quality indexes. Follow live updates. → Read More

PM Update: Code Red air quality alert Thursday as wildfire smoke spills in

Another round of bad air is taking over the area. Unhealthy air is expected across the mid-Atlantic. → Read More

Canada wildfire smoke is drifting from the Midwest to the East Coast

Air quality alerts related to wildfire smoke were in effect in more than a dozen states. → Read More

PM Update: Clearing tonight and mainly sunny Wednesday

Today's storminess has exited stage east. Pretty nice tomorrow, although sun may be filtered by wildfire smoke. → Read More

Wildfire smoke puts Chicago among cities with worst air quality in the world

These bad air quality days may soon increase into the Northeast as well. → Read More