WASHINGTON (WUSA9) - The atmosphere is very unstable this evening and big T-storms developing well west of Town. Some of the storms are heavy, especially north and west of Town. More storms are likely on Thursday as a strong cold front moves approaches the Metro Area. Those showers will be tapering off Friday morning and then we will be in great shape for the memorial Day Weekend all be it rather cool.
Current Warnings/Watches
May Sky Info
Latest Pollen Count: Moderate for Trees, High for Grasses & Mold, Low for Weeds
TONIGHT:
Showers & T-Storms ending, more N & W,
Partly Cloudy & Muggy
LOWS: 65 - 70
WINDS: SW - 10
THURSDAY:
Becoming Partly Cloudy, Breezy & Warm,
Scattered Showers & T-Storms, some possibly Heavy
HIGHS: Around 80
WINDS: SW 10 - 15
FRIDAY:
Becoming Partly Sunny, Breezy &
much Cooler with Showers ending
HIGHS: Near 70
WINDS: NW 10 - 20
The Moore, OK tornado has now been classified an EF-5 tornado with winds of 210 mph.
With the change in the Fujita Scale old strong 'F3' tornado would now fall in the 'EF 5' range. Below is a comparison of the old Fujita Scale Vs. New 'Enhanced Fujita Scale:
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