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“Afternoon Rush Hour Road Closures Five Roads Remain Closed as a Result of Morning Flooding”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

From Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA):

“Due to today’s severe weather, the Bowser Administration advises the following road closures remain in effect and will likely be closed for the duration of the afternoon rush hour.

Canal Road, NW (Foxhall Road to Chain Bridge Road)
4700 Block of South Capitol Street, SE
1800 Block of Kalorama Road, NW
Arizona Avenue, NW (between Canal and MacArthur Boulevard)
Northbound I-395 at the 7th Street Ramp“

It’s So Hot You Could

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Rachel R

Thanks to Rachel for sharing from Alexandria: “Hopefully they’ll be done cooking by 5 :) maximum internal temp so far has been 175°F”

She tells me she does this every year and is thinking of making Nachos next. Call me old fashioned but personally I want to see some eggs frying! (more…)

“HAZARD: Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mile per hour wind gusts.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jeremy Kirkpatrick

From DC Alerts:

“The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the southeastern area of the District of Columbia until 4:00 PM. At 3:10 PM a severe thunderstorm was located over Centreville, Virginia moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD: Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mile per hour wind gusts. IMPACT: (more…)

All the Details on Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spray Parks Opening Saturday – Plus Party at Langdon Park Pool Friday

By Prince Of Petworth


2500 Georgia Avenue, NW

From DPR:

“On Friday, May 24, at 4 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host hundreds of residents to kick off the 2019 outdoor pool season with the annual celebratory event, “Jump In, DC” at Langdon Park Pool and Spray Park located at 2860 Mills Avenue, NE.

“We are ecstatic to officially welcome residents from across all eight wards to one of our premier aquatic facilities, as we open pools and highlight some of the great things taking place in our parks and recreation centers,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter.

Langdon Park Pool, renovated in 2018, is the only outdoor pool in DPR’s inventory that has a combination pool and spray park. The pool party will include live entertainment, food, giveaways, a live broadcast by WKYS on-air personality, Little Bacon Bear, and the ceremonial jumping into the pool.

This year, joining the Mayor will be 100 year-old, 10-time National Senior Games swim medalist, and Ward 5 resident, John Tatum. Mr. Tatum recently celebrated his 100 birthday this past April and will be on hand when the first attendees jump in the pool to mark the beginning of outdoor pool season.

All DPR outdoor pools and spray parks will be open the following day Saturday, May 25, through Memorial Day Monday, May 27. Pools then remain open on a weekend-only schedule (Saturday and Sunday) through June 16. (more…)

Collard Greens Shortage Hits Florida Avenue Grill!!!

By Prince Of Petworth

This is not a drill. And it’s no joke – climate change is to blame:

“You can clearly seen the impacts of the 2018 wet weather pattern and the influence of Hurricanes Florence and Hurricane Michael, respectively. Many of the places in blue (very wet) on that map are places that grow collard greens. Flooding and field inundation in Texas and the southeastern United States reduced crop yields and forced farmers to harvest early. Collard greens are also grown in California, which experienced significant challenges from Santa Ana wind-driven fires. Growers report torn leaves and scarring.” (more…)

Alert, Alert, Alert, We’ve Got New Peak Bloom Date

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

And this is no joke.

From the National Mall:

“Peak Bloom Update! – Determining the peak bloom date requires checking both the forecast and where the trees are in the blooming process. The indicator tree is in full bloom & with temps forecast for the upper 70s this weekend, we now predict peak bloom will occur April 1!”

The previous peak bloom was predicted for April 3rd-6th.

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