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Now ABOUT that Storm – Holy Moly that was a LOT of Rain

Published July 10, 2025 at 10:15AM

Thanks to Chris for sharing above from NE in Capitol Hill.

Alert DC warned: “At 5:44 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will move across the warned area. Rain may have not started, but expected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in 20 minutes are anticipated. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”

Evan writes: “The infamous area under the metro bridge over Rhode Island Ave. was about 2 feet deep.

There was a basically a river coming down 4th street. A low sedan had water coming over the hood into their interior further down the hill.”

AND from Alert DC: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for the north central District of Columbia until 7PM.

HAZARD: Tornado.

SOURCE: Radar indicated rotation.

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Friends of the Righteous Rainbow Society* Presents After the Storm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 10, 2025 at 9:50AM

Thanks to Kristen for sending above: “Double Rainbow in Columbia Heights that my husband Adi took from our roof deck in Columbia Heights!”

Thanks to Jeff for sending below from Petworth: (more…)

#rainbow

Car Hit by Huge Falling Tree (fell because of extreme heat?) Driver “incredibly lucky to be unhurt”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 30, 2025 at 1:55PM | Updated June 30, 2025 at 5:47PM

A reader writes:

“At base of the Klingle Valley Trail. An area with almost zero car traffic. Huge mature tree fell. The woman inside the car is incredibly lucky to be unhurt. Two feet and it would have been a different story. Car is totaled, whole front including windshield and good portion of roof is smashed. DCFD was on scene to cut away the tree trunk to get her out.

These recent storms and extreme heat seem to be taking down more big trees than I can remember lately.”

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And Concluding Just How Hot is it Today? “squirrels are activating Sploot Mode”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2025 at 3:30PM

Thanks to RDC for sharing with us: “It’s so hot the squirrels are activating Sploot Mode.

And thanks to Matt for sending another “sploot mode” below: (more…)

#Hawks around Town

Just How Hot is It? Cont. – Sidewalks Buckling!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2025 at 1:45PM

Thanks to Alexis for sending:

“Seen this morning on L near Farragut North. Looks like the sidewalk buckling from the heat.”

Whoa.

Definitely continue sticking with the light lagers and pilsners – but down the IPAs for a few more days please!

Just How Hot is it? Yes the Metro is Going is Slower than Usual because “Rail temperatures reached 135 degrees”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2025 at 1:15PM

photo by Erin

WMATA shared last night:

“Rail temperatures reached 135 degrees today, and we had to slow our train speeds. Hotter temperatures are expected throughout the rest of the week, so we thank you for your patience, as we work to keep you as safe as possible.”

How Hot is It? DC Fire and EMS “transported six patients with heat related illnesses prior to and following the concert.” in Navy Yard last night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 24, 2025 at 9:45AM

photo by Adam Fagen

DC Fire and EMS reports:

“At approximately 11:00 pm, 6/23/25, our Mass Casualty Task force was dispatched to the vicinity of the Navy Yard/Ball Park neighborhood following the concert for the report of multiple heat related illnesses. (more…)