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DC Water reports the road is closed on North Capitol St NW between Underwood St and Tuckerman St NW due to water main repairs. Restoration time is 6-8 hours. Please use alternate route.
January 21, 2019 - 7:44 PM
DC Water reports an emergency water outage on North Capitol Street NW between Underwood Street and Chillum Pl. NW, due to a broken water main. Approximately 300 homes, a daycare center, a school, a behavioral health center and a graphic design shop are affected. The duration will be 6 to 8 hours.
January 21, 2019 - 3:27 PM
The National Weather Service in Washington has
issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM this
afternoon.
Winds: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Impacted: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Precautionary /Preparedness Actions:
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
January 21, 2019 - 9:29 AM
FEMS reports the incident has cleared and the 3400 block of Brothers Place SE is now open.
January 21, 2019 - 7:13 AM
The District Government Cold Emergency Plan will remain in effect until 8AM Tuesday, January 22, 2019. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature is 15 degrees with a wind chill of -1 degrees. Tonight’s forecast is clear, with a low around 15 degrees and a wind chill of -3 degrees. Northwest winds of 7-14 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
The District activates the Cold Emergency plan when the temperature and wind chill drop to 15° F or when the temperature, with wind chill, is 20° F and there is an accompanying meteorological event such as rain or snow. To request shelter transport for DC residents who are homeless and on the street now, contact the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311.
January 21, 2019 - 6:42 AM
The 3400 block of Brothers Place is closed due to FEMS activity. Use alternate routes.
January 21, 2019 - 3:19 AM
DC Water reports the emergency water outage due to a 12 inch water main break in the 1800 block of Upshur Street NW, 4200 block of Argyle Terrace NW and the 4200 block of Mathewson Drive NW has been cleared and the water restored.
January 20, 2019 - 8:48 PM
Robbery (GUN) at 1850 hrs in the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. Lookout for: B/M 6 Ft Slim Build, wearing all Black clothing. L/S running s/b on Connecticut Avenue.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20190037815
Sent to 2nd District (PSA 201-208) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 5356
January 20, 2019 - 7:23 PM
The Cold Weather Emergency Alert was activated at 4:00 pm today.
The District of Columbia will now activate the Cold Emergency Plan. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature is 33 degrees with a wind chill of 21 degrees. Tonight's forecast partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3.
The District activates the Cold Emergency Plan when the temperature and wind chill drop to 15° F or when the temperature, with wind chill, is 20° F and there is an accompanying meteorological event such as rain or snow. To request shelter transport for DC residents who are homeless and on the street now, contact the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311.
January 20, 2019 - 5:25 PM
The District of Columbia will now activate the Cold Emergency Plan. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature is 33 degrees with a wind chill of 21 degrees. Tonight's forecast partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3.
The District activates the Cold Emergency Plan when the temperature and wind chill drop to 15° F or when the temperature, with wind chill, is 20° F and there is an accompanying meteorological event such as rain or snow. To request shelter transport for DC residents who are homeless and on the street now, contact the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311.
January 20, 2019 - 4:14 PM
