An inferno in Northeast. A tornado in Frederick County. A tree on I-66. Also a vehicular fire on I-66. And a copperhead in a courtroom! May you live in interesting times, says the ancient Chinese curse. A relatively cool July ended on an interesting note: The Washington Post reports that 5 days since July 22 saw the temperature climb above 90, while fierce but brief squalls have been the regular matinee feature. Finally, soggy June and cool July are giving way to a more typical August, says the Capital Weather Gang: a warm, sticky, muggy, humid August. Finally.