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mahatmakanejeeves

(69,787 posts)
Sun Mar 29, 2026, 07:41 AM 10 hrs ago

'Minimal to no known threat to life' weather warnings issued for DC area.

I should respond how, exactly?

I can't help but think that this is some dog whistle that high-level emergency responders can hear but that the rest of us have been kept in the dark about.

https://www.fox5dc.com/weather-alerts

Special Weather Statement
until SUN 7:00 PM EDT, Prince George County

Weather Alert Messages

Special Weather Statement until SUN 7:00 PM EDT
National Weather Service says there is a minimal to no known threat to life or property in Prince George County.

This alert comes from the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia. It was issued at 04:32 AM on March 29, 2026 EDT. It expires at 19:00 PM on March 29, 2026 EDT.


Special Weather Statement until SUN 8:00 PM EDT
National Weather Service says there is a minimal to no known threat to life or property in Fairfax County, Stafford County, Warren County, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Northern Fauquier County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Charles County, Washington County, Northwest Montgomery County, Carroll County, Central and Southeast Montgomery County, Frederick County, District of Columbia, Berkeley County.

This alert comes from the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, Maryland. It was issued at 02:01 AM on March 29, 2026 EDT. It expires at 20:00 PM on March 29, 2026 EDT.
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'Minimal to no known threat to life' weather warnings issued for DC area. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 10 hrs ago OP
The chair is against the wall. OC375 9 hrs ago #1
Haha johnnyfins 9 hrs ago #2

johnnyfins

(3,756 posts)
2. Haha
Sun Mar 29, 2026, 09:18 AM
9 hrs ago

I will say though. A "non-alert" alert is a little curious.

Thanks OP for the heads up about the no heads up needed.

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