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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.
Oklahoma City will host the 2025 NBA Champions Parade for the Thunder on June 24, with significant road closures and traffic delays starting June 23, requiring fans and commuters to plan ahead for route changes and parking restrictions.
D.C. will host the Army's 250th birthday parade with extensive road closures and parking restrictions from Thursday to Monday, including closures of major streets and highways, to accommodate military vehicles and parade activities, with officials urging the use of Metro for attendees.
Due to a severe winter storm, PennDOT has temporarily closed Interstate 90 and Interstate 86 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The closures affect I-90 from Interstate 79 to the New York state line and I-86 westbound from I-90 to the New York state line. Both interstates are under a Tier 4 vehicle restriction with a 45 mph speed limit. Motorists can check road conditions via the 511PA service, which offers real-time traffic updates and weather forecasts.
A major snowstorm has caused significant travel disruptions on Interstate 70 in Colorado, coinciding with Thanksgiving travel. The eastbound lanes between Silverthorne and the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels have reopened after multiple closures, while Loveland Pass remains closed. The National Weather Service has warned of difficult travel conditions due to expected heavy snowfall in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Severe storms and flooding in Sonoma County have led to multiple school closures, power outages affecting hundreds, and significant road closures, particularly in Healdsburg. Floodwaters trapped about 150 people at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa, though most were evacuated safely. A fallen oak tree damaged a home in Santa Rosa, and numerous roads across the county are closed due to flooding, while Napa County remains less affected.