Forecast: Slight afternoon storm risk today, then smooth sailing into the weekend
Even though we could still use more rain, after a few days of murky conditions, it’s nice to see the sun make a return. We start that process today, and head full steam into it for the next several. Outside a slight shower or thunderstorm risk this afternoon into early evening, the rest of the week features several days in which it might be hard to find much in the way of cloudiness, let alone any more precipitation.
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D.C. Area Weather Meters
The D.C. Area Weather Meters provide a snapshot into a range of health and lifestyle weather-related impacts.
• The Air Quality Index is provided daily by the U.S. EPA. There are six categories: good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups (displayed as: Unhealthy SG), unhealthy, very unhealthy & hazardous.
• The UV Index is provided daily by the U.S. EPA and National Weather Service. It indicates the strength of UV radiation as forecast around 1 p.m. There are five categories: low, moderate, high, very high & extreme.
• The Golf Comfort Index is a real-time index of golf comfort from the Capital Weather Gang based on temperature, precipitation and wind. There are three categories: good, fair & bad.
• The Hair Quality Index is a real-time index of hair quality from the Capital Weather Gang based on humidity, wind, and precipitation. There are three categories: good, fair & bad.
• The Flu Pollen index indicates pollen levels: none, sporadic,local,regional & widespread.
Air Quality
Moderate
UV
Very High
Golf Comfort
Good
Hair Quality
Fair
Tree Pollen
Low
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Under a cloud bank - the super moon sank - there she paces - and hides her faces - good night full moon - see you in June!"
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New York tornado, 1965: F2 tornado strikes New Harmony, NY. Twister destroys trailer home and carries mother and infant 15', and father 250'. Family only suffers minor injuries.
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