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Storm Forces National Mall Evacuation
5 Jul
Summary
- National Mall in Washington DC evacuated due to approaching storm.
- Event organizers urged attendees to seek immediate shelter.
- Salute to America celebration paused; President Trump's speech uncertain.
A significant storm necessitated the closure and evacuation of Washington DC's National Mall on July 5th, 2026. Event organizers made an urgent announcement, directing all attendees to evacuate immediately and seek shelter in permanent structures or their vehicles for safety reasons.
The Salute to America celebration, which was underway, has been temporarily suspended due to the severe weather. The continuation of the event, including President Trump's scheduled 9:45 pm speech, is now uncertain as officials monitor the storm's progression.
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