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DC Hasn't Been This Dry In Nearly 25 Years As Residents Are Asked To Cut Back Amid Drought
The DC region is on pace for its driest year in nearly 25 years, according to the National Weather Service, as worsening conditions along the Potomac River have triggered a Drought Watch affecting customers across Maryland and Virginia.
So far in 2026, just 16.65 inches of precipitation have been reported in Washington, compared to 23.31 inches at the same point in 2002, the last year conditions were this dry, according to DC Water.
The Drought Watch issued on Wednesday, June 3, was prompted by dry conditions, above-average temperatures, and below-normal water levels in the Potomac River, w…
Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Maryland Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina, Police Say
A man who shot his ex-girlfriend in Maryland, then was found dead in South Carolina, has been identified by police.
Fort Mill resident Dante Morris, 30, is the subject of a shooting investigation following an incident that played out during an altercation in Upper Marlboro, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
Officers were called around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, to investigate reports of a shooting in the 10400 block of Birdie Lane in Upper Marlboro, where they found the woman outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was rushed to an area hospital, whe…
