Coastal Flood Warning Issued for DC

The following message was sent by AlertDC:

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, effective until 1PM Monday. Water levels on the tidal Potomac River near D.C. are currently running 4 feet above normal. With freshwater runoff from recent rains & melting snow arriving from upriver tonight and tomorrow, moderate flooding is expected near the river during times of high tide over the next couple days. Next high tides at appx. 8:45PM, 9:00AM Mon, 9:20PM Mon. During this period, please stay clear of the Potomac & Anacostia rivers, as well as areas right near their banks.

Expect low-lying areas of Southwest to experience flooding like Haines Point, the Fish Market, and some residential areas.

Street Closures for The Nation's Triathlon

This Sunday, the 2008 Nation's Triathlon will cause some streets to be closed in Southwest, mostly for the running portion of the race. The traffic advisory from DDOT says the following streets will be closed:

5 am – 1 pm

Rock Creek Parkway at Virginia Avenue to Ohio Drive

Independence Avenue from 14th to 23rd Streets

Ohio Drive to West Potomac Park

Ohio Drive to East Potomac Park (Haines Point)

Constitution Avenue from 15th to 17th Streets

15th Street from Constitution Avenue to Maine Avenue

Parkway Drive from Rock Creek Parkway to Lincoln Circle

6 am – 1 pm

Rock Creek Parkway from Connecticut Avenue/Calvert Street to Virginia Avenue

East Basin Drive

Maine Avenue from I-395 ramp to Independence Avenue split

17th Street from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue

Madison Drive from 7th to 14th Streets

Clara Barton Parkway from Glen Echo to Chain Bridge (Route 123)