Kaitlyn Mcgrath

Meteorologist & Climate Reporter at WUSA

washington, district of columbia, united states

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As a successful Broadcast Meteorologist, I specialize in making complex scientific data accessible and engaging for diverse audiences in the form of multimedia content creation. My deep commitment to climate and environmental communication has established me as a respected advocate to address pressing environmental challenges.

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Tracking Tuesday rain and possibly snow

WASHINGTON — An area of low pressure will evolve in over the Gulf early in the upcoming work week and progress up the east coast. The exact track of the storm will dictate who sees some winter weather out of this storm, but it is looking likely that *part... See more

wusa9.com•Kaitlyn Mcgrath•Nov 29, 2025

Holiday Travel: Weather Impact Alert issued for Tuesday

The busiest travel week of the year is upon us and some unsettled weather could slow down travelers. A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for Tuesday due to rain being in the forecast and it falling during a busy travel day. Showers are expected to deve... See more

wusa9.com•Kaitlyn Mcgrath•Nov 23, 2025

Garden Smart: Should you cut back your hydrangeas in the fall?

WASHINGTON — Hydrangeas are a summertime staple across the DMV — but once the weather cools down, many homeowners start wondering whether they should trim them back before winter. The answer depends on what type of hydrangea you’re growing, and getting it... See more

wusa9.com•Kaitlyn Mcgrath•Nov 14, 2025

Garden Smart: Why fall is the best time to plant spring bulbs

WASHINGTON — When the temperatures drop, it might feel like gardening season is over, but experts say fall is prime time to plant spring bulbs. “You plant them now so that they can start to take root and actually get established,” said Michael Fahey with ... See more

wusa9.com•Kaitlyn Mcgrath•Nov 5, 2025

Garden Smart: DC Schools celebrate Garden Week

WASHINGTON — Oct. 20 – 26 marks DC School Garden Week. During the last school year, the District had 133 public and charter schools with gardens and more than 16,000 students engaged in garden-based learning. At Stoddert Elementary School in Northwest D.C... See more

wusa9.com•Kaitlyn Mcgrath•Oct 24, 2025

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Geosciences, Meteorology at Mississippi State UniversityGraduated: 2017

Broadcasting, Telecommunications at University Of FloridaGraduated: 2014

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Tracking Tuesday rain and possibly snow

Holiday Travel: Weather Impact Alert issued for Tuesday

Garden Smart: Should you cut back your hydrangeas in the fall?

Garden Smart: Why fall is the best time to plant spring bulbs

Garden Smart: DC Schools celebrate Garden Week

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Tracking Tuesday rain and possibly snow

Holiday Travel: Weather Impact Alert issued for Tuesday

Garden Smart: Should you cut back your hydrangeas in the fall?

Garden Smart: Why fall is the best time to plant spring bulbs

Garden Smart: DC Schools celebrate Garden Week

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