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A fond farewell to August!
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1648 North Capitol St, NW
Remember that tree that went down in front of Pub and the People last week? You gotta see the video! Thanks to P&P for sending:
“Our server Walter nearly being decapitated by the tree last week. We’re updating training to tell all employees umbrellas aren’t worth risking their lives.”
Two more videos after the jump. (more…)
1648 North Capitol St, NW
The Pub and the People, people tell us that all are OK except for the tree box! Thanks to Kevin for tweeting us this shot of it:
And Tim notes:
“Not all storm damage is bad. :) ”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
Also here is a map of DC cooling centers, pools and spray parks.
From Alert DC:
“The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Washington DC area from now until midnight. Damaging winds are the primary threat. An isolated tornado is possible. Please clear drains and catch basins, and remove light objects from porches. Seek shelter in an inner most room or basement in case of a tornado.”
and
“THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE DC METRO AREA FROM NOW UNTIL 11 AM JULY 29, 2016. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS WITH RAINFALL RATES OF AN INCH OR TWO PER HOUR AT TIMES.”
From Alert DC:
“The National Weather Service reports the temperature is 91 degrees with a heat index of 96 degrees. The Heat Emergency Plan has been activated. MPD, FEMS, and the Ward Outreach have been notified.
As temperatures rise, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and DC Water urge those in the District to beat the heat without tampering with fire hydrants. Unauthorized hydrant use can hamper firefighting, damage the water system and cause injury. It can also flood streets, creating traffic dangers and it can lower the water pressure for everyone on the block.
Residents and visitors in the District can keep cool by staying in shade or air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. When the temperature or heat index reaches 95, residents are encouraged to take extra precautions against the heat. If they do not live in an air-conditioned building, they may take refuge at a District swimming pool, cooling center, recreation facility, senior center or other air-conditioned building. More information, and locations, can be found at dc.gov or by calling 311.”
From a press release:
“Due to high temperatures forecasted through early next week, Pepco is sharing with its customers tips on keeping cool and ways to decrease energy usage.
In addition, Pepco has all of its resources available to respond in coordination with emergency management partners if any outages occur during this heat wave. One hundred fifty Pepco linemen, more than 250 contractors and 180 tree trimming personnel are assigned to the system and ready to respond, if needed. In preparation, crews have confirmed that additional poles, transformers, and cable are fully stocked and ready to deploy.
Here are a few ways in which all customers can make a difference and save energy: (more…)
A reader sends the big loss above from Allison and Arkansas NW.
Another reader sends the shot below from 2nd and D SE.
A reader send the shot above from 35th and Quebec St, NW:
“The uprooted section had to be at least ten feet long. Fortunately the house didn’t appear too damaged though I’m sure it is.”
Hail in Petworth
Hail in NE Hail from Phil
Geeeeeeeeeez this hail is about to break my damn window! Yall be safe in them streets! @PoPville #SWDC pic.twitter.com/IKQxmbI6y6
— iCan (@ianeyecan) July 20, 2016
Hail in SW
and then this
@PoPville outdoor drain at basement back door just pumping sewage up right now #petworth #rain #awesome #fun #yay pic.twitter.com/9njOPFaG97
— Ken O' (@kennethoregan) July 20, 2016
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From Alert DC:
“NWS reports a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the entire Washington Metropolitian Area, until 8 PM.”
Update:
“NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the District, effective from now until 5:30 PM. Storms will be moving through the District shortly. Wind gusts of 60 MPH are possible. Please head indoors if possible. Take precautions if you must drive.”
Confirmed:
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
From DPR:
“Today the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced, due to the District’s heat wave, DPR will extend the operating hours at select spray parks weekdays beginning Monday, July 18 until Friday, July 29, 2016. Select spray parks will operate from 10 am until 9 pm instead of 7 pm on weekdays.
A heat emergency is in effect for Washington, DC. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat. Whilespray parks will be open for extended hours, DPR strongly encourages residents to seek relief in cool, indoor locations as there is an added risk from remaining outside in the heat. To find information on cooling centers, pools, spray parks and more information about heat emergencies please visit Heat Emergency Information
EXTENDED SPRAY PARK HOURS: (more…)