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A reader reports:
“House hit by lightning on Illinois ave. No fire. But chimney damaged.”
And on twitter another reader says Navy Yard barely got any rain – so bizarre.
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From DPR:
“All District Spray Parks, along with Upshur, Francis and Oxon Run pools were scheduled to close this week, however due to this weeks expected record high temperatures, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced today that these selected aquatic facilities will remain open through the week.
All Spray Parks will remain open until Sunday, September 7; operating daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
Upshur pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW) will remain open until Friday, September 5; operating daily from 3 pm to 8 pm.
Francis pool (25th & N Street, NW) will remain open until Friday, September 5; operating daily from 3 pm to 8 pm. (Francis will be open on Tuesday.)
Oxon Run pool (501 Mississippi Avenue, SE) will remain open through Friday, operating daily from 3 pm to 8 pm; as well as Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 pm. Oxon Run will close for the season at 6 pm on Sunday, September 7.
East Potomac pool (972 Ohio Drive, SW) will continue to operate on their normal schedule.
Doggie Day Swim, will take place as scheduled on Saturday, September 6 from 12 noon to 4 pm at Randall, Francis and Upshur pools.
According to the National Weather Service, the District of Columbia is expected to experience extremely high temperatures and humidity this week. Residents are encouraged to stay inside if possible.”
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And thanks to @CweeksTweets for tweeting us the shot below:
Thanks to MH for sending:
“This near Pierce Mill. The water is well over the bike/jog paths!”
From Alert DC:
“The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the District of Columbia until 2:45 PM. Please clear all drains and catch basins to prevent flooding and avoid driving through high standing water.”
Thanks to JR for sending this shot taken on Saturday around 6pm.
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From an email:
“Climate change means out summers are getting too hot. So let’s cool off. Next week, The Climate Reality Project is giving away free Ben & Jerry’s in DC (and in three other cities) to raise awareness for climate action.
From July 29-31, the EPA will hear from the public on the proposed Clean Power Plan – a rule that attempts to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. One of the hearings will be here in DC.
These ice cream trucks will not only be handing out free scoops, but also serve as climate action centers that will raise awareness and gather support for climate action and the proposed EPA rule.
You can find the trucks on:
Monday, July 28 from 11am-4pm at the Capital South Station
Monday, July 28 from 4-8pm at Union Station
Tuesday, July 29 from 8:30am-1pm at the EPA Headquarters (William Jefferson Clinton East Building, 1201 Constitution Ave, NW)
Tuesday, July 29 from 1-6pm at the Freedom Plaza.”
Full press release after the jump. (more…)
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Updates when it starts to rain.
Ed. Note: Just kidding, there will be no updates when it starts raining. Having said that, if a crazy big tree falls or Bloomingdale floods there will be updates. Stay tuned, possibly.
UPDATE: A reader sends this Tree down on a T Street sidewalk between 13th and 14th St, NW:
So many awesome photos from last night – here’s a few more.
EBT sends us the shot above:
“I spotted the little leprechaun at the end of the double rainbow. He was hiding out in 16th St Heights.”
Photo over Grant Circle by PoPville flickr user District Shots
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Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99