From ALERT DC:
“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the District of Columbia from 3pm until 1am Wednesday. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain (possibly 1-3 inches) across the area. Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and large hail are possible this afternoon and evening, as well as heavy rainfall with slow moving thunderstorms.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service reports a severe Thunderstorm Watch for the DC Metro Area until 9 PM. There will be 30 to 40 mph winds and wind gust from 60 to 70 mph between 6 and 8 PM tonight. The storm will last approximately a half an hour with possibly an inch of rain. As the storm gets closer it could change to a Thunderstorm Warning. Please clear catch basins and drains and bring light objects inside.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre
From the Mayor’s Office:
“In advance of today’s wintery mix, the DC Snow Team will have plows on hand to treat roads, bridges and overpasses as necessary.
Residents concerned about the treatment or plowing of specific roads should call the Citywide Call Center by dialing 311. For more information about DC’s snow program and preparing for winter weather, or to see where District Snow Team plows are working, go to snow.dc.gov.
Residents and motorists can register to receive important weather alerts from the District on their devices by signing up for AlertDC at alertdc.dc.gov.”
Banneker pool got filled last weekend! Standby for mid/late May opening!!
2500 Georgia Avenue, NW
Courtesy NPS
From the National Park Service:
“The Japanese flowering cherry trees reached peak bloom this afternoon, meaning that 70% of the Yoshino variety (the most abundant of the approximately 3,700 trees around the Tidal Basin, in East Potomac Park, and on the grounds of the Washington Monument) are in full bloom. This is two days later than the average peak bloom date of April 3.
Best viewing of the trees will be for the next four to seven days, but they can last for up to two weeks under ideal conditions, such as cool temperatures to slow the progress from flowers to leaves, and a lack of high winds or heavy rains to bring the petals down.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
From the National Parks Service:
“The bloom period has begun, meaning 20% of the Yoshino trees are at full blossom. Peak bloom, occurring when that figure reaches 70%, now projected for April 5-8, thanks to last weekend’s warm temps. Keeping an eye on gusty winds tomorrow, enemy of the blossoms!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Harrison Jones
From Alert DC:
“OPM reports the Federal Government will operate on a 2-hour delayed arrival, tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018. Employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.”
and
“DC Public Schools and Government Offices will open on time tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018.”
From DPW:
“SERVICE ALERT: Street Sweeping parking enforcement remains suspended for tomorrow, Thursday, March 22.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
Thanks again to all who sent photos, tweets etc. For those whose pups didn’t get into parts one and two – you’ve been added to the regular animal fix queue and I’ll email ya the day I post. SO many good shots today!! Cheers.
Photo by Amber Bell from the Glover-Archbold Trail
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
Photo by PoPville flickr user Katie Yaeger Rotramel
More photos after the jump. (more…)
A few missteps but overall hilarious. Thanks to Daniel for finding this classic by Gumburcules from a couple years ago.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
And so it was written:
“Toby or Not Toby – A Snowball Battle
Today at 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Carousel on the National Mall
900 Jefferson Dr SW
Winter Storm Toby (aka the Nor’easter) is coming and threatening to cover the DMV area with snow. In the likely event of this happening, your favorite place to spend time – work – could be shut down (especially if you’re a fed or connected to the feds!). So here at #DCSFA, we want to relieve frustrations about unscheduled telework, cabin fever, and the lack of afternoon traffic…
Let’s meet on the National Mall in front of the Smithsonian Castle at 4:30pm for some snow-throwing fun. The location is a block away from the Smithsonian Metro Station on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines and 3 blocks away from the Navy Memorial/Archives Station on the Green/Yellow Lines. We marked the Carousel on the National Mall as a nearby landmark – not as a target or the actual venue.
As usual, some simple rules apply for everyone’s safety and fun: (more…)