I'm giddy.

[littlemissmartypants]

3. I started daily emails from the former Capitol Weather Gang ...

Now, just Capitol Weather and I don't even live in Georgetown anymore for the very purpose of getting a daily report for outdoor events like this.

I hope it's a 'frog strangler' with huge, frequent bolts of lightning.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/31/new-chapter-capital-weather-gang/

A new chapter for the Capital Weather Gang
CWG is returning to its independent roots as Capital Weather,at capitalweather.com.

May 31, 2026

By Capital Weather Gang
After more than 18 years with The Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang will return to its roots as Capital Weather, an independent offering, starting May 31 at CapitalWeather.com.

We are deeply grateful to The Post for believing in local weather journalism and helping us grow from a small blog into one of the nation’s leading weather communities. We also want to thank our colleagues at The Post who supported our work over the years. We will continue to provide insights to Post readers during major local weather events and important weather and climate stories affecting our region.
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Comments summary:
disappointment and frustration over the departure of the Capital Weather Gang (CWG) from The Washington Post, with many readers citing it as their primary reason for subscribing. Commenters criticize the perceived decline in the quality of the newspaper under Jeff Bezos' ownership, lamenting the loss of local news and sports coverage. Many express intentions to cancel their subscriptions and follow CWG to their new independent platform, highlighting the group's valued community and accurate weather reporting.