Source says US Capitol appears to be operating on backup power. No one sure why Dome isn't lit up.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 13, 2014
Washington D.C. was hit with high winds this evening, which could be the reason for power outages around the area, including the U.S. Capitol:
https://twitter.com/JTSTheHill/status/443906860954169344
Now: U.S. Capitol plunged into darkness as power outage hits Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/chYZ2UAU39
— BuzzFeed Storm (@BuzzFeedStorm) March 13, 2014
@BuzzFeedStorm @TerpWeather This seems like something that shouldn't happen…
— Social Distancing CHAMP⚾️⚾️⚾️ (@snazzzyredhead) March 13, 2014
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph in the DC area tonight – power outages around town, including the @uscapitol dome pic.twitter.com/5mT5ZmLJSP
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) March 13, 2014
POWER HIT: outside lights on Capitol grounds are out and some spots inside on backup power as high winds roll thru DC pic.twitter.com/fyMBuRn0h3
— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) March 13, 2014
In the meantime:
https://twitter.com/kesgardner/status/443907482985836544
“@IvanTheK: Washington DC is in the dark. Also, there's a power outage there.” LOL good one!
— Susan ??????? (@Newsgirly) March 13, 2014
Ha!
Update:
Lights are back on at U.S. Capitol after high winds cause power outages across DC pic.twitter.com/3flUkTSZMR
— Shawn Reynolds (@ShawnReynolds_) March 13, 2014
However, power remains out for many not only in D.C. but other areas as well:
https://twitter.com/WorldBreaking24/status/443917094527049728
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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