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Interstate 81 corridor
Coverage of Interstate 81 corridor in the Nexus archive.
- Cold front brings storm chances south of DC Wednesday
A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the D.C. area on Wednesday, with stronger storms expected in Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck. Rain chances are lower north and west of the District. The weather will improve by Thursday, with temperatures rising into the 80s by the weekend.
- DC region under code red air quality alert due to heat and smoky skies
The D.C. region is under a code red air quality alert due to heat and smoke from Canadian wildfires, making the air unhealthy for all, especially those with health issues. A code purple alert affects areas west of Interstate 81, and air quality is expected to improve by Saturday as a cold front brings rain and storms.