High Winds Close Washington Monument
The Washington Monument was closed Monday for the second time in a month because of high winds.
U.S. Park Police said the tourist attraction was shut down at 11 a.m. as wind gusts approached 50 mph.
Because the monument stands atop a small hill in the middle of a large open area, high winds make waiting in line there especially uncomfortable. Blowing debris also is a hazard.
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