THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR TOURS AS SCORCHING HEAT SLAMS THE DC AREA. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICIALS MADE THE DECISION TO PROTECT VISITORS FROM THE EXTREME WEATHER. THE MONUMENT’S ELEVATOR AND INTERIOR AREAS LACK ADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONING TO SAFELY ACCOMMODATE TOURISTS IN TRIPLE-DIGIT HEAT. PARK RANGERS ARE ADVISING VISITORS TO POSTPONE THEIR VISITS UNTIL COOLER WEATHER RETURNS TO THE REGION.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT CLOSURE
