July 4 live: Trump’s state fair visitors told to evacuate immediately putting president’s speech in limbo

The U.S. Secret Service has “temporarily” suspended its security checkpoints on the National Mall due to “rapidly deteriorating weather conditions,” spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi wrote on X.

“No one is being admitted at this time. This action was taken solely in the interest of public safety, and we have no estimate for when screening may resume,” he added.

Freedom 250 events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., have been evacuated due to “severe weather.”

Here’s what Freedom 250 spokesperson Danielle Alvarez had to say about the order:

“The safety of our guests, performers, and staff is our top priority. Due to approaching severe storms, Freedom 250, United States Secret Service, United States Park Police, National Park Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and all public safety partners are asking all guests to evacuate event grounds and seek temporary shelter in a nearby building.”

“Available shelter locations include the Department of Commerce, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service, VOA Building, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, the African American Museum, and the Ronald Reagan Building.”

“Please remain calm, follow the directions of law enforcement and event staff, and stay tuned to Freedom 250’s official channels for updates. Freedom 250 will share updates on programming and doors reopening — please stay close to our official channels for updates.”

Freedom 250 attendees are being asked to evacuate the National Mall as severe storms approach.

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The Freedom 250 events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., are being evacuated due to severe weather, according to an announcement made on the official livestream.

“Freedom 250 is directing all guests to immediately evacuate the event grounds due to approaching severe weather,” the announcer said.

“Please remain calm. Proceed to the nearest exit. Follow all instructions from law enforcement, event staff, and volunteers. We thank you for your cooperation again,” they added.

This comes after the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Washington and the surrounding areas until 10 p.m. local time.

The streets of Washington, D.C., are packed with people making their way toward the National Mall for tonight’s celebrations.

Several military helicopters flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of the Fourth of July celebrations this afternoon.

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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas until 10 p.m. local time, the National Weather Service said.

Storms have the potential to bring quarter-sized hail, wind gusts up to 75 mph and lightning, the agency said.

More than 850,000 pyrotechnic effects are set to be launched from the National Mall and around D.C. tonight.

But internal National Park Service documents suggest particles from firework combustion could create “very unhealthy” conditions in central D.C this weekend.​

The area is under a thunderstorm watch and extreme heat through the night.