Mayor Bowser to Hold Media Avail Ahead of Severe Storms

(Washington, DC) - Today, Monday, March 16 at 12:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will hold a media avail ahead of severe storms that are expected to impact the District of Columbia this afternoon.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed the District under a Moderate Risk of severe weather, an uncommon designation which indicates a high likelihood of severe storm activity that could cause significant impact to infrastructure across the region. NWS is currently forecasting severe weather that could include damaging wind gusts of up to 80 mph, possible tornadoes, and periods of heavy rain that could cause localized flooding.

When:
Monday, March 16 at 12:30 pm

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Kevin Donahue, City Administrator
Lindsey Appiah, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Clint Osborn, Director, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Chris Rodriguez, Assistant City Administrator
Anthony Crispino, Interim Director, Department of Public Works
Sharon Kershbaum, Director, Department of Transportation

Where:
John A. Wilson Building
Room G9
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
*Closest Metro: Federal Triangle*
*Closest Bikeshare: 14th & D St NW / John A. Wilson Building*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

Mayor Bowser X: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Instagram: @Mayor_Bowser
Mayor Bowser Bluesky: @MayorBowser
Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/eomvideos
Mayor Bowser LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mayorbowser