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A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Southeast Washington, D.C., inside an undercover vehicle, with two suspects believed to have ambushed him. The officer was hospitalized and the situation prompted road closures in the area. Police say no suspects are in custody and are urging the public to avoid the affected blocks while the investigation continues.
The Kona low storm has left the Big Island with ongoing hazards and about 14,500 Hawaiian Electric customers still without power as crews work to restore service; county facilities are set to reopen Monday, but residents should expect continued flood risks, high surf, downed lines, and multiple road closures, water restrictions, and shelter operations during recovery.
A powerful windstorm across western Washington knocked down trees and power lines, prompting closures on SR 410 and SR 7 and leaving about 40,000 customers without power. A fatality occurred in Monroe when a tree fell on a car, and a camper in Carnation suffered life-threatening injuries after a tree fell nearby. US 2 Stevens Pass was closed for avalanche control, and outages are being reported by Puget Sound Energy, Tanner Electric Cooperative, Snohomish PUD, and Seattle City Light as higher-elevation warning remains in effect.
DC will see traffic disruptions Thursday for the inaugural meeting of President Trump’s Board of Peace, with Theodore Roosevelt Bridge inbound/outbound closures to Constitution Ave NW and additional closures on 23rd Street (E Street to Lincoln Memorial Circle NW) and a section of Constitution Ave NW. Inbound bridge traffic will be diverted to the E Street Expressway or Independence Avenue via the Potomac River Freeway, and parking is restricted 12:01 a.m.–1 p.m.; closures run from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Buddhist monks' 120-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to D.C. will trigger rolling road closures in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax counties as the procession moves through Northern Virginia, with 9 a.m.–2 p.m. closures on Cameron and Columbus streets in Old Town Alexandria Monday, routing through Route 1, Crystal Drive and other streets into Marymount University for remarks; Fairfax police will assist and spectators are asked to watch from designated areas while access is restricted during the walk.
Shots were fired at police officers in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, prompting a significant police response including road closures, a shelter-in-place order, and the deployment of SWAT. One person was injured, but no officers were hurt. The incident remains under investigation.
Several road closures will occur in Washington D.C. tonight between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. due to a permitted special event, affecting streets such as 17th St NW, 15th St NW, Independence Ave SW, Constitution Ave NW, Maine Ave SW, Raoul Wallenberg Pl, West Potomac Park Road, Ohio Drive, and Madison Drive, with possible additional closures.
Southern California experienced record-breaking rainfall leading to flooding, road closures, and beach advisories, with the wet weather expected to taper off by Tuesday and a potential return to sunny, breezy conditions later in the week.
A rare New Year's Day rainstorm in Southern California caused flooding, road closures, and water rescues across Los Angeles and San Diego, disrupting events like the Rose Parade and highlighting the region's already above-normal rainfall this season.
A severe blizzard warning has been issued across nearly a third of Iowa, causing road closures, accidents, and hazardous travel conditions, with heavy snow and high winds expected to persist through December 29, prompting emergency measures including warming centers and travel advisories.
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to Southern California, prompting evacuations, road closures, and power outages, with significant risks of mudslides and flash flooding, making it one of the wettest Christmas holidays in recent memory for the region.
Philadelphia is hosting its first free New Year's Eve concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featuring artists like LL Cool J, with fireworks launched from three barges over the Delaware River. The city has announced road closures, parking restrictions, and safety guidelines for attendees, emphasizing security measures and public safety during the event.
Due to recent flooding, several roads and schools in Whatcom and Skagit counties are closed or operating on delays, with ongoing weather impacts expected through Tuesday evening, including heavy rain and wind.
Severe storms in the Chicago area caused flooding, road closures, and power outages affecting thousands, with ongoing recovery efforts and weather warnings for upcoming severe weather.
Severe flooding from thunderstorms in NYC caused major highway and transit shutdowns, with ongoing traffic delays and water rescues, though subways remain operational but delayed, and some train services like LIRR have resumed after station flooding.