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Downtown Washington, DC expects heavy traffic as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix routes a 1.66-mile course, prompting closures from Friday 3 a.m. through Sunday 11:59 p.m.; drivers report extreme delays and officials urge residents to use public transit as gridlock is likely to worsen over the weekend.
IndyCar's Freedom 250 turns downtown DC into a 1.7-mile street course for 147 laps (250 miles), triggering extensive road closures, a Reagan National flight pause, and restricted museum access; spectators are urged to use Metro or the Potomac Water Taxi, with weekend events running Saturday and Sunday (main race Sunday at 1:10 p.m.).
Honolulu shifts into full cleanup and recovery after Tropical Storm Lala departs: no active watches remain, but widespread power outages, saturated grounds, downed trees, and localized flooding persist; city offices and parks are closed or operating on modified schedules, emergency operations centers stay active, water conservation is urged, and crews are clearing roads while transit largely returns to normal ahead of planned Tuesday reopenings.
Storm Lala forces two Hawaiʻi Island public schools—Nāālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary—to close starting Monday, Aug. 17, as crews assess campus damage and local road access; Nāālehu remains closed through Aug. 20, Ka‘ū/Pa‘hala closes Aug. 17; statewide public schools will also be closed on Friday, Aug. 21 for Statehood Day, with updates to families as assessments continue and safety remains the priority.
Historic flooding across Indiana has left at least seven dead and caused widespread damage. As floodwaters recede, Hamilton County officials launch recovery efforts, open a reception center for affected residents, and assess infrastructure while dozens of roads remain closed. Statewide authorities warn of more storms and coordinate with local, state, and federal partners to restore services and housing.
A state of emergency was declared in Hamilton County as steady rainfall caused widespread flooding, closing more than 30 roads and prompting an orange travel watch. An additional three inches of rain fell overnight, swelling waterways, with the White River gauge at Logan Street around 18.85 feet and cresting near 20 feet expected by early Saturday. Noblesville schools closed, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office conducted water rescues, and the Emergency Operations Center was activated to coordinate response and resources.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities reports multiple street closures in Lincoln: 14th Street (R to Q) southbound closed for O Street improvements with local access; 56th Street between Nebraska Parkway and Waltz Place/Waltz Road and Old Cheney Road (53rd to 59th) have outer lanes closed for traffic-signal replacement; O Street (13th to 12th) westbound closed for water main replacement. Alternate routes recommended include 13th Street for southbound traffic and N or Q Streets for westbound traffic. Projects are expected to wrap up in late August for some items and late September for others, weather permitting.
Heavy rain and severe storms trigger flash flood warnings across central and western Massachusetts, causing road closures in towns including Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, South Hadley, and West Springfield. Route 2 and Merriam Avenue near the Route 2 interchange are down to one lane, and drivers are urged to avoid flooded roads as the weather system moves east; the situation remains developing.
Twin Falls police are responding to an active shooter situation near the In-N-Out on Blue Lakes Blvd, with Perrine Bridge and nearby roads closed and multiple agencies on scene as lockdowns and evacuations continue; authorities warn the area is secured but developing details are forthcoming.
Extensive street closures and parking restrictions are in effect in DC for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug. 22-23, with phased emergency no-parking and lane closures across central DC (major avenues and corridors) from now through Sept. 15, including nightly closures and local-traffic-only windows during the event period; drivers should plan ahead and check event details.
Torrential rain triggered flooding across the Capital Region, leading to multiple road closures and boil-water advisories in Albany and nearby areas.
The Dove Fire burning near Sonora, CA has stabilized at about 223 acres with 1% containment overnight. Mandatory evacuations remain in several neighborhoods, some orders downgraded to warnings, and multiple road closures persist along Highway 108 and surrounding streets. Evacuation and cooling centers are open at Tuolumne CRC and the local transit center, with animal shelters coordinating evacuations for pets and livestock as responders continue suppression efforts.
The Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade is returning Saturday evening to Seattle's waterfront for its second year along the scenic parade route, with road closures expected along the route and tickets/viewing options available.
Record-setting rainfall in central West Virginia fuels ongoing swift-water rescues in Upshur County as Buckhannon’s Sand Run crests at 10.63 feet, well above major flood stage. I-79 and US-33 closures and reroutes dominate travel, power outages affect tens of thousands, and a statewide emergency has been declared. Officials warn residents to avoid flooded roads and seek high ground as the floodwaters threaten homes and infrastructure, with rescue efforts continuing across the area.
A deadly flood emergency unfolded in Kerr County, Texas, as the Guadalupe River surged, triggering evacuations, water rescues, and widespread road and bridge closures; one death has been confirmed as authorities warn of more rainfall and deploy responders.