Updated weather forecast for DC: rain starting earlier

[onenote]

Rain originally was forecast to start mid afternoon, after the swearing in, speech and parade. Now the forecast is calling for rain to start mid-morning and continue through the swearing in, speech, and at least part of the parade. It's not supposed to be a heavy rain, but it is supposed to be steady during that period of time.

Keep in mind, if you're going to be hanging around on Friday, no umbrellas are allowed on "ticketed areas", not that I can imagine any of us would be in those areas!.


The forecast for Saturday is shaping up nicely -- high fifties, some sun, no rain until late evening.

[skylucy]

1. Love it.

[Luz]

2. How fitting.

[malchickiwick]

3. Fingers Crossed that Trump pulls a William Henry Harrison.

Is that over the top to say?

[onenote]

4. the myth that the inauguration led to Harrison's death

has been debunked although it's often repeated.

He didn't become sick until 3 weeks after the inauguration.

I'll just be happy if his supporters are uncomfortable.

[malchickiwick]

6. "Debunked" may be a bit strong. It's an open historical question why he got sick.

He didn't complain of being sick until 3 weeks later.

But I'm with you, and will be fine if all the Trumpetts get soggy

[Vinca]

5. Wonder if this means Don will wear his "Make America Great Again" trucker hat?

[mcar]

7. Works for me

[FarCenter]

8. Weather Underground predicts 0.1 inch for the day.

[Wounded Bear]

9. Even God hates his ass...

[wordpix]

10. heavy rain, cold rain and sleet. I want to see Drumpf's hair

[jmg257]

11. Do you have a link to "no umbrellas"? I don't see them on any of the prohibited lists!

Thanks!!

[onenote]

13. Clarification: no umbrellas in "ticketed" areas.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/01/17/going-to-inauguration-day-events-prepare-for-a-chilly-wet-day/?utm_term=.3aa2e539c17d

[jmg257]

14. Ah cool thanks! The official list doesn't say anything about umbrellas, but DC.gov does. Weird!

The following items will be prohibited from the ticketed viewing areas at the US Capitol grounds:

Aerosol sprays
Air horns
Alcoholic beverages
Animals (other than service animals)
Backpacks
Coolers
Duffel bags
Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
Glass containers
Knives, blades or sharp objects (of any length)
Large bags
Laser pointers
Mace and/or pepper spray
Packages
Pocket or hand tools, such as “Leatherman” tools
Portable chairs (other than those for disabled persons)
Posters
Signs
Sticks or poles
Strollers
Suitcases
Thermoses
Umbrellas
Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screener

[dalton99a]

12. A loud thunderstorm would be nice

[woodsprite]

15. I am hoping for the Lincoln Bible to burst into flames as he tries to lay his hand on it.