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From DPW:

“The District’s 90°+ heat wave continues through this week; therefore, the DC Department of Public Works trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am between Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15.

To make sure trash and recycling are out for pick-up at the earlier time, DPW’s customers can put their items out starting at 6:30 pm the day before their collections are to be made. Trash and recycling containers should be removed from public space by 8 pm on the collection day or a sanitation citation may be issued.

Throughout the summer, when the temperature is predicted to be 90˚ or higher or the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announces unhealthy air quality (Code Orange or Code Red days), DPW collection crews will begin their work at 6 am to avoid health or environmental issues.”

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From Alert DC:

“he National Weather Service reports the temperature is 92 degrees. Heat index values are expected to reach 96 degrees. The Heat Emergency Plan will be activated Today at 1:00 pm. 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.

Today’s Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight’s Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Note: While the most dangerous heat is expected Friday, it will be hot and humid today through Saturday. Heat index will be in the mid 90s to near 100 each afternoon. Peak Heat Index Values (“feels like”): 100-105+ degrees.”

and

“The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Association with Maryland Department of Environment, Virginia Department of Environment Quality, and District Department of Environment has issued a code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Wednesday for the DC Metro area.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that Air Pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children/people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung disease and the elderly. The effects of Air Pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.”

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From Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District of Columbia and all suburbs, effective until 10:00 PM.

A storm line that is currently in Loudoun County will be passing through the DC Metro area from northwest to southeast over the next hour. These storms may or may not become severe.”

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From Alert DC:

“THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDER STORM WATCH FOR WASHINGTON, DC UNTIL 9:00 PM update: NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the District of Columbia until 3:15 PM . ISOLATED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. PLEASE USE CAUTION AND TAKE SHELTER AS NEEDED.”

A reader sends after 4pm today from the “car/pedestrian bridge entrance into the zoo”.

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From AlertDC:

“The NWS as issued a freeze warning from 12 PM tonight until 10 AM tomorrow morning. A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL SENSITIVE CROPS AND OTHER VEGETATION.

DHS reports that the Hypothermia Alert will be activated at 7:00pm. According to NWS, the current temperature is 48 degrees. Tonight mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27 degrees. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.”

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Alert DC warned:

“NWS has issued a high wind warning which is in effect until noon Sunday. Winds West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. A high wind warning means a damaging wind event is expected. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more will cause tree and property damage. Anticipate power outages. If you live near large trees, remain in a lower level of your home or seek shelter elsewhere if possible.”

Phil wrote:

“Downed tree on 1600 block of D Street NE.”

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Of course that wind was good for the Blossom Kite Festival:

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From DPW:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser has directed the DC Snow Team to deploy Saturday, March 19, 2016. The District will deploy more than 100 plows, based on weather reports that call for a weather event starting as rain around mid-day Saturday, possibly mixing with snow Saturday evening then becoming all snow Saturday night into Sunday morning. Sunday’s prediction is for a return to rain then a possible rain/snow mix Sunday evening, ending Sunday night. There is a possibility of one to two inches of snow accumulating on grassy areas and producing slush on roadways, bridges, ramps and colder locations. The overnight low temperature Sunday night into Monday morning may go down to 31F, which could produce icy areas on roadways. Uncertainty remains in the forecast, so the public is asked to monitor weather forecasts and travel cautiously when driving. The Snow Team will not pre-treat because the rain will wash away the brine/beet juice solution.”