Washington Monument closed on Sunday due to high winds reaching 52 mph for safety reasons.

The Washington Monument closed on Sunday due to high winds reaching up to 52 mph, prioritizing visitor safety. This is not the first weather-related closure for the monument; it was shut in 2021 after a lightning strike and a snowstorm in 2022. The National Park Service apologized for the inconvenience, stating that high winds pose potential risks such as tree damage, debris, and building collapses.

March 11, 2024
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