Photo by Jim Havard
Can’t say I’ve seen an alert like this before. From Alert DC:
“The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted below average temperatures for the District of Columbia, starting Friday night, May 8th through Sunday, May 10th.
– Cold temperatures as low as the mid to upper 30s are possible. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user wolfpackWX
From Alert DC:
“NWS reports a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia April 13th, 2020 from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM.”
This time on C Street, NE. Thanks to Gabi for sending around 5:15pm: “Big tree blown over on Capitol Hill.” (more…)
Photo by DC Fire & EMS
Thanks to Miranda for passing on from DC Fire & EMS:
“Images of some of the storm related calls #DCsBravest responded to in upper NW during the pre-dawn hours. Fortunately there were no reports of any injuries. Please monitor the weather forecast for the possibility of more severe storms today.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Bekah Richards
From the National Mall National Park Service:
“The cherry trees are officially at peak bloom! For a spectacular live look at the Tidal Basin ringed in white and pink, check out the new BloomCam” (more…)
From Metro Transit Police:
“RAIL STATION *CLOSURES*
• Smithsonian
• Arlington Cemetery
These stations will close at 5PM until further notice to prevent Cherry Blossom trips. Limited Metro capacity must be available for *essential travel* (Pentagon/federal workforce, CDC, doctors, etc)”
Photo by PoPville fickr user angela n.
From the National Mall NPS:
“Petals pushing through.
Trees at stage five – puffy white;
Peak bloom by week’s end.”
And while we wait thanks to Molly for sending: “a lovely peach blossom from Bloomingdale!”
And thanks to Hanna for sending this nice idea from the Hillwood Museum: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
Ed. Note: Previous peak bloom dates were announced for March 27-30, 2020.
From the National Mall National Park Service:
“PEAK BLOOM UPDATE! – With significantly warmer than forecast temperatures over the last week and warmer than average temps expected to continue, we are now forecasting peak bloom to start in the range of March 21-24!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
From Smithsonian Gardens:
“Covering over four acres, the Enid A. Haupt Garden is situated between the Smithsonian Castle and Independence Avenue and has provided a welcomed respite for Smithsonian visitors since it opened in 1987 as part of the redesigned Castle quadrangle. Composed of the Parterre, the Moongate Garden, and the Fountain Garden, the Haupt Garden’s design brings together the cultures and architecture of the surrounding museums and buildings.
Independence Avenue SW and L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Robert Lintott
More magic: (more…)
