Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:53     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Wait, isn't there a second storm we are supposed to watch out for?
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:52     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
I survived the storm of 2026!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:44     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Anonymous wrote:Sooner or later, people are just going to start ignoring all of these hyped up weather warnings…


Don't worry, the media will gaslight you into believing that we just survived WW3.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:38     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Sooner or later, people are just going to start ignoring all of these hyped up weather warnings…
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:38     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Anonymous wrote:Wow what a storm.


Well the ground is damp here so there are still slip and fall risks.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:30     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Wow what a storm.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 16:08     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Nothing is going to happen. The widespread tornado watch was cancelled early an hour ago. Once again the news/Capital weather game, etc got everyone into hysterics and were completely wrong (“this forecast was difficult to pin down “).

Ridiculous.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 15:40     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
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Anonymous wrote:I’m not doing anything to prep. I guess I could fill out tub with water tomorrow. If we lose power, we lose power.


Again, explain how this one makes sense?? Do your faucets run on electric or something????


DP, but if you have well water, that doesn't work when the power is out so you don't have water. I guess the answer to your question is yes, the faucets run on electricity.


?? do many people in the DMV have well water?

I live in a close in suburb and we lose power any time the wind blows. I don't see the point in any preparation besides making sure we have a few flashlights.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 14:30     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
OPM closing at same time the severe t-storm was passing by. Shoulda closed at noon instead so silly now everyone is scrambling on the roads causing more of a headache with traffic and geez so much water on the roads.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 14:03     Subject: Re:Prepping for storm tomorrow…
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Anonymous wrote:FCPS only have a three hour early release. They should have cancelled the how day, do that kids have time to prepare.


I am envisioning severe traffic today. Mass exodus of people combined with bad weather, this is a terrible idea.


Reporting from downtown and Foggy Bottom. It's very, very quiet. I think those who could work from home, did.
OPM is closing early today at 2 pm. My job (non-government) also announced early departure. I think rush hour, at least in DC, will be lighter.

The 2 pm closure is kind of ridiculous since looking out my window to the west it is extremely dark and there is a line of storms approaching that is probably about 20 minutes from downtown. It looks like a lull after that so I will get through my workday and leave.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 13:16     Subject: Re:Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:FCPS only have a three hour early release. They should have cancelled the how day, do that kids have time to prepare.


I am envisioning severe traffic today. Mass exodus of people combined with bad weather, this is a terrible idea.


Reporting from downtown and Foggy Bottom. It's very, very quiet. I think those who could work from home, did.
OPM is closing early today at 2 pm. My job (non-government) also announced early departure. I think rush hour, at least in DC, will be lighter.


Closing offices. But required to telework for rest of day OR TAKE LEAVE.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 13:16     Subject: Re:Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:FCPS only have a three hour early release. They should have cancelled the how day, do that kids have time to prepare.


I am envisioning severe traffic today. Mass exodus of people combined with bad weather, this is a terrible idea.


Reporting from downtown and Foggy Bottom. It's very, very quiet. I think those who could work from home, did.
OPM is closing early today at 2 pm. My job (non-government) also announced early departure. I think rush hour, at least in DC, will be lighter.


Closing offices. But required to telework for rest of day.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 13:05     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Stocking up on Pez
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 12:57     Subject: Re:Prepping for storm tomorrow…
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:FCPS only have a three hour early release. They should have cancelled the how day, do that kids have time to prepare.


I am envisioning severe traffic today. Mass exodus of people combined with bad weather, this is a terrible idea.


Reporting from downtown and Foggy Bottom. It's very, very quiet. I think those who could work from home, did.
OPM is closing early today at 2 pm. My job (non-government) also announced early departure. I think rush hour, at least in DC, will be lighter.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2026 12:50     Subject: Prepping for storm tomorrow…
I'm about to take my dog for a walk in case it gets bad later this afternoon. When I get back, I'll adjust the furniture on my deck so it hopefully doesn't fly around.

That's it.