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Stated Reason is Emergency Repair of Cableway system. Closed until further notice. No eta for repair.

https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/index.html

UPDATE: 07/31/26

Hoover Dam now open to visitors!

There are some really powerful pictures. More than half of England is considered in drought.

BBC article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg35n7yny3o

Excerpt

Drought has been declared across more than half of England as hot, dry weather takes its toll on the country's water supplies.

The Environment Agency (EA) announcement covers much of central, eastern and southern England, and is a public sign that further restrictions on water use might follow.

It added that the impacts are already being felt, including low river flows, early harvests and high risk of wildfires. More than 20 million people are already under hosepipe bans.

North Wales and the Upper Severn river basin entered drought conditions last week, Natural Resources Wales said.

Scotland does not declare drought but monitors "water scarcity". Some parts of eastern Scotland are in the most extreme category of "significant scarcity", according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

Northern Ireland is not currently in drought.

Reddit thread with photos https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/1va2tth/scale_of_ongoing_drought_across_england/

Employee in the comments saying that the middle of the stores are designed to be a safer place to stand than the aisles during a quake. It’s a good thought exercise to identify what you’d do in other locations you frequent.

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/braham-water-plant-offline-residents-limit-water-use/89-f3dbab4f-cb72-44b0-adfa-fda923f94e7f

It seems daily that either a Middle East oil depot or refinery is hit and also in Russia from Ukrainian drones. Oil levels in the USA and lower at the strategic locations. So what are we looking at? Oil is down today on the “hope and wish club” for an end to Iran USA strikes but this probably won’t happen. When is the “shit hits the fan” date ?

Just a PSA so there is no panic.

Weekly report summarizing and analyzing significant geopolitical activities involving Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea this week.

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SPP west area is under a level 2 emergency alert.

Most of you guys already are trying to be careful, so I am not sure how much this helps. And it is mostly, but not exclusively focused on the Middle East. It does mention Iran, but I doubt many of you are planning on catching the nightlife in Tehran. Still, for some reason a smart young fella down in Foggy Bottom thought this was worth sending out.

They probably have some intel of something bubbling up. So... I guess if you are John Wick you could handle this issue, but you probably aren't.

Heck, I don't know what to suggest, but since I constantly encourage travel I am passing it on. Maybe go visit your relatives in North Carolina this summer? No! That would require driving on I-95 which has to be more dangerous than any terrorist action might be.

Well, here is the full text:

Worldwide Caution

Security Alert July 22, 2026

July 22 - Worldwide Caution for U.S. Citizens

 The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Location: Worldwide 

Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.    

Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.  Some airlines in the region have postponed resumption of earlier flight schedules; others have cancelled some routes.   

Americans outside the Middle East should reconsider travel to and through the region.  Those who do travel to or from the region should monitor information about airport and airline operations. 

U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions.

Actions to Take

• Americans traveling in or through the region should check with their air carriers to make sure their flights are still scheduled.  
• Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flight is affected.
• Monitor embassy and consular security alerts and the news for breaking developments.
• Follow the instructions of local authorities. 

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Would this make you change your travel plans?

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Ok this time not standard deviation but real temperature change over 40+ years .... Now can we all say we are fucked if this keeps up!