Lightning Strikes Monument, Flash Flooding Hits City: Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Lightning Strike Causes Washington Monument To Close For Repairs

The Washington Monument closed Monday for repairs after lightning hit the monument during a fierce thunderstorm early Sunday morning.

Flash Flooding Results From Heavy Rainfall In Alexandria: Photos

Over the past several years, residents have seen heavy rainfall weather events causing significant flash flooding in homes and streets. Early Sunday, Alexandria experienced another flash flooding event, with residents reporting flooding in homes and streets as well as sewage backflow issues.

Jiffy Lube Live To Require Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test

Jiffy Lube Live will require concertgoers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The new policy was announced by the venue's parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, on Friday.

Attorney General Accuses Springfield Gas Station Of Price Gouging

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring filed an anti-gouging lawsuit against a Springfield gas station for charging "unconscionable" prices for gasoline after the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline in May.

Flash Flood Watch For NoVA With Fred's Remnants Expected Midweek

The National Weather Service canceled a flash flood watch around noon Monday that it had issued for most of Northern Virginia, but storms remain in the forecast for the next couple of days. By midweek, the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred are forecast to affect the region.

Booster Vaccine Dose Available To Immunocompromised In Virginia

There hasn't been a consensus on a need for booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for the general population, but it is now recommended for people with significantly compromised immune systems. The Virginia Department of Health said third doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine are available to moderately and severely immunocompromised people starting as soon as Aug. 14.

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