Raindrops fallin' on our heads. (Photo: DDOT)

Feeling wet yet, D.C.? Hurricane Irene is big, nasty, and on her way to the District's streets this very second. The rain has been coming down since late morning and recently sped up a little, but we're not seeing anything too wild yet. Metro hasn't released any updates yet, and cars are still rolling along the road as calmly as they ever were.

But as the hurricane comes in, conditions may change — the big fear here is wind. Downed trees, power lines, and other detritus that can blow into the road.

One terrific way to see these conditions is through DDOT's traffic camera location map. The city has a few dozen cameras around the District that capture real-time footage of what's going on at various intersections. DDOT's map lets you click a location on a map showing the dotted cameras, and see live footage. Curious about 7th Street and New York Ave NW? There's a camera showing you exactly what's happening there now. It's a fun enough tool that on a normal day might not be too exhilarating ... but today, as a hurricane hits D.C., the real-time cameras might provide a fascinating look into what the rain and winds are doing to our roads. Take a glance at the cameras as the day goes by to see a true on-the-ground look at what's happening — assuming the cameras themselves survive Irene's touch. Although anyone who needs real road conditions should check official dispatches from DDOT and elsewhere, these cameras will offer a dynamic way to see if a big tree has crashed down or lawn chairs blowing in the wind througout today.

Tip of the hat to Phabiola Herrera for bringing this to my attention earlier this morning.