[Right_in_Virginia]

Either it catches land there, or it's heading straight to DC.

Has DC ever had a direct hit?

This is a "need to know" question ;-)

[Howlin]

Here you go:

For the people in Virginia:

http://www.virginiadot.org/comtravel/hurricane-evac-default.asp

[July 4th]

DC, I have no idea. It's a bit inland, so even if something were coming head on, I'd think there would be a bit of a buffer. VA and NC, however, have been whacked.