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In reply to the discussion: Crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall area as stormy weather slams DC [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(71,736 posts)6. In DC that means you wouldn't leave the house from
mid-May to October1. You go outside anyway, trying to get as much done as you can.
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Crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall area as stormy weather slams DC [View all]
BumRushDaShow
22 hrs ago
OP
I posted this morning of upcoming severe storm warnings so DC had to have know.
riversedge
22 hrs ago
#2
Don't people check the weather when going to such events? They've been calling for severe weather all week
Deuxcents
22 hrs ago
#3
I go outside in the heat but have no interest in going to the MAGA state fair
IronLionZion
22 hrs ago
#13
I'm in Florida and we're checking all the time just to be aware and stay safe. We're used to it, I guess
Deuxcents
22 hrs ago
#19
It's that phrase they snuck in...in "the area". It is DC. A couple of hundred thousand people live
Teacher of the Year
21 hrs ago
#36
It's in the low 80s outside. Great time to reject the bourgeousie by opening windows. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
21 hrs ago
#28
The big group of planes that went over just before the shutdown was called
mahatmakanejeeves
22 hrs ago
#22
That was his entourage. 2 747's a KC135 2 C17's a couple of fighters and 2 B1's. They tried to make a run at the mall
Cheezoholic
22 hrs ago
#21
The customary plane was the VC-25A with registration number 92-9000.
mahatmakanejeeves
21 hrs ago
#25
I'm aware. AF1 anything the pres is in even if its a Cub. Qatari plane actually will have the AF designation VC25B
Cheezoholic
21 hrs ago
#27
Yeah, there was some interesting stuff going on lol. I'm an old ex pilot and have been to tons of airshows
Cheezoholic
21 hrs ago
#33
I think they came out for the fireworks just because that's traditional for the 4th..
wnylib
20 hrs ago
#41
34m "Evacuate for your own safety". People, who've queued for hours to get into Donald Trump's "Salute to America" on t
riversedge
22 hrs ago
#8
...a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect through 10 PM ET. Meanwhile, a fascinating view of flight patterns can
riversedge
22 hrs ago
#10
...Camera operators and technicians cover their equipment due to thunderstorms in the area during the "Salute to America
riversedge
22 hrs ago
#11
BREAKING: "For your safety, please back away from the stage" announcement as storm approaches Great American State Fair
riversedge
22 hrs ago
#18
No doubt Mierda47 will fire whoever is in charge of the NWS, for not providing the perfect weather for July the 4th. n/t
aggiesal
20 hrs ago
#39
The irony of MAGA having to seek shelter in the African American museum.
LetMyPeopleVote
6 hrs ago
#55