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We live about 30 miles north and west of DC. Tonight we had a strong thunderstorm go through. The forecast is for much of the same through the weekend.
Here's the silver lining: Right now, it appears the worst day of the week, with the best chances of thunderstorms is . . . . wait for it . . . . you know you want it . . . . 4th of July!
Watch the forecast at the link below.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/stories/Storm-Chances-DC-Maryland-Virginia-July-4-Holiday-512127721.html
underpants
(182,802 posts)☔️
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)underpants
(182,802 posts)God
@thegoodgodabove
Yo @realDonaldTrump,
Weather forecast says heavy rain predicted in D.C. on the 4th of July.
Sorry to rain on your parade, but Im gonna make it rain on your parade.
- God
sprinkleeninow
(20,246 posts)🌬🌫🌧☔🌩🌪
DBoon
(22,366 posts)nt
C_U_L8R
(45,002 posts)Mother Nature knows what to do.
Stinky The Clown
(67,798 posts)alphafemale
(18,497 posts)AllyCat
(16,187 posts)3catwoman3
(23,981 posts)...quote the Bard.
Cmon, Mother Nature - you can do it.
Laffy Kat
(16,377 posts)DENVERPOPS
(8,820 posts)You don't need a storm. If the wind is over 7-10 mph it is extremely dangerous to fire off those big fireworks.
Of course Trump, thinking he knows much more than the Fireworks launchers and the Fire Command that will be present, will order them fired regardless. All two million dollars worth.
With any luck, there won't be any storm or any wind so no one will be harmed.
I don't think anyone should watch it on TV or Cable because they count the number of viewers.
I loved the suggestion that everyone should go, and when he gets up to speak they should all turn around, and moon him.
It would ruin him being able (just like he did at the inaguration about the "huge" crowd, never seen before him being illegally elected.
I would think that the MSM and everyone in the media would take pictures and the pictures would be the talk of the U.S. for days and days. LOL
Laffy Kat
(16,377 posts)UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,246 posts)Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)MontanaMama
(23,314 posts)if lightening were to strike...I mean, it happens.
Stinky The Clown
(67,798 posts)TeamPooka
(24,225 posts)2naSalit
(86,601 posts)is a big old thunderstorm to totally make the whole thing not happen.
JohnnyRingo
(18,628 posts)In the old days Country Joe and the Fish would have made a song with that title.
tclambert
(11,085 posts)Trump will claim it was beautiful weather, the best ever, with a larger crowd than Obama had.
orangecrush
(19,551 posts)are angry!
Demovictory9
(32,455 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)When I wish for something I go BIG so here goes... maybe a mini tornado will nail the VIP guests who paid big bucks to the RNC to get close to the fake POTUS and the US Royal Family. I hope, I hope!
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-tornado-that-saved-washington-33901211/
"On the night of August 24, 1814, British troops led by Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn marched on Washington, D.C. and set fire to most of the city. Dolley Madison famously saved the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington and a copy of the Declaration of Independence before she fled to nearby Georgetown. The British didn't stay long, though; their occupation lasted just 26 hours. What happened?
"Current Washingtonians will recognize this scenario, as we've had a wild summer of heavy heat and damaging storms. But August 25, 1814 was even worse. The day of the invasion had been hot, 100 degrees. With much of the city aflame the next day, British soldiers kept moving through, lighting more fires. They didn't notice the darkening skies, the thunder and lightning. City residents knew a bad storm was on its way and quickly took shelter. The British, though, had no idea how bad a D.C. storm could get. The clouds began to swirl and the winds kicked up. A tornado formed in the center of the city and headed straight for the British on Capitol Hill. The twister ripped buildings from their foundations and trees up by the roots. British cannons were tossed around by the winds. Several British troops were killed by falling structures and flying debris.
"The rain continued for two hours, dousing the flames. The British decided it was time to leave. Local meteorologists later wrote in their book Washington Weather:
"As the British troops were preparing to leave, a conversation was noted between the British Admiral and a Washington lady regarding the storm: The admiral exclaimed, Great God, Madam! Is this the kind of storm to which you are accustomed in this infernal country? The lady answered, No, Sir, this is a special interposition of Providence to drive our enemies from our city. The admiral replied, Not so Madam. It is rather to aid your enemies in the destruction of your city".
DeminPennswoods
(15,286 posts)Thanks for posting it. Learned something new today.
samplegirl
(11,477 posts)out!
JHB
(37,160 posts)gristy
(10,667 posts)Saturday's weather would be ideal - "Heavy Rain"
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.890370000000075&lon=-77.03195999999997#.XRym4PZFwSU
rickford66
(5,523 posts)And the base will eat it up.
durablend
(7,460 posts)He'll claim it's "Obama's Weather Underground" that caused it and the base would eat *that* up.
rickford66
(5,523 posts)I asked her to go over and take photos. She has been to many events on the Mall, but I have a feeling she'll skip this one.
Polybius
(15,411 posts)It could ruin my family BBQ chances.
durablend
(7,460 posts)We'll fix it so it only rains on him and his deplorables.
Now lemme see if I can contact Soros in time.
lark
(23,099 posts)It would be the perfect metaphor for the vainglorious self-promotion and destruction of our nation's' capital's roads that drumpf wants to accomplish.
UTUSN
(70,691 posts)struggle4progress
(118,282 posts)Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday NightShowers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.8951&lon=-77.0364#.XR1RciMrK-U
scarytomcat
(1,706 posts)I'm concerned for Mall and all the work done in the last couple of years to restore the turf grass. His fan base won't give a shit and they are gathering. FUCK