DC is under a Cold Alert from 7 AM today, 12/16 until 7 AM tomorrow, 12/17. Daytime temperatures will feel like 20 degrees reaching a low of 28 degrees overnight. Stay safe outside and visit cold.dc.gov for information on shelters.

NATODC: Businesses & restaurants within closure area are still accessible but you must walk into the closure area and enter at specific locations. Visit mpdc.dc.gov/node/1732376 for access points.

To report illegal firework activity, please use the Fire Marshall Hotline form at FMhotline.femsdc.com. Please remember to only call 911 to report emergencies.

The Metropolitan Police Department announces watercraft restrictions on the Potomac River on Thursday, July 4, in conjunction with the 2024 Fourth of July Celebration taking place in the District. For more information, please visit mpdc.dc.gov/release/update-w….

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 70-year-old Carolyn Carpenter, who was last seen in the 3200 block of Stanton Road, SE on Friday, June 7, 2024. Carolyn Carpenter is described as a black female, 5’6” tal

5/27 (3:58pm) @NWS_BaltWash has issued a Tornado Watch for DC until 11pm. Potential for severe storms capable of producing high winds, hail & the threat for an isolated tornado this afternoon & through PM. Head indoors if you hear thunder & never to drive through flooded roads

1/19: (4:43A) @NWS_BaltWash has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for DC from 4a-7p. Snow expected w/ accumulations of 2-4in. Plan ahead for potential slippery road conditions to impact AM or PM commute: - Leave early - Leave extra space between cars - Don’t crowd the snow plows

🧵1/13 (11:31P) DC Snow Team to conduct prowl of heavy plows at 6a tmrw, Sun 1/14, due to possible 30min burst of heavy snow between 11a-1p. Snow accumulation expected is 0.5 - 1in. Pre-treatment brine ops will begin at 6a tmrw on all snow emergency routes mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-b…

REMINDER: FEMA will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test tomorrow, October 4, at 2:20pm ET. There is no cause for alarm - this is a TEST. If case of severe weather or other significant events, the back-up date is 10/11. More info: fema.gov/sites/default/files…