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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 78 | 67 | 83 | 64 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 90% | 69% | 53% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 80% | 51% | 49% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
7:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 84 | 65 | 85 | 64 | 73 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 55% | 49% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 27% | 16% | 15% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
7:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 82 | 65 | 85 | 63 | 75 | 63 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 8 mph South | 6 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 45% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 7% | 14% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
7:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 83 | 70 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 85% | 59% | 63% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 36% | 99% | 97% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
7:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 66 | 77 | 67 | 80 | 70 | 71 | 62 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph WSW | 6 mph SW | 2 mph NW |
| Humidity | 99% | 73% | 69% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 73% | 36% | 8% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
7:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 78 | 63 | 78 | 65 | 69 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNW | 7 mph NW | 9 mph NW | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 98% | 62% | 62% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 93% | 57% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 59 | 77 | 61 | 80 | 64 | 61 | 51 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 11 mph North | 8 mph North | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 97% | 57% | 56% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 48 | 78 | 54 | 74 | 62 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 2 mph NNE | 2 mph NNE | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 63% | 43% | 65% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 1% | 3% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 58 | 78 | 60 | 75 | 63 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 1 mph East | 2 mph ESE | 4 mph SE |
| Humidity | 79% | 52% | 64% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 59 | 78 | 60 | 76 | 63 | 68 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 78% | 54% | 61% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 11% | 8% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 60 | 78 | 61 | 78 | 64 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 54% | 60% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBHM) | 82 °F | 60 °F |
| Record (KBHM) | 98 °F (1962) | 44 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 79 °F | 68 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:44 AM CDT | 7:43 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:17 AM CDT | 8:10 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:43 AM CDT | 8:44 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:07 AM CDT | 9:20 PM CDT |
| Moon | 1:05 PM CDT (5/18) | 1:15 AM CDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 53m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 58m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
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| First Quarter, 59% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Evergreen
85 °F
Tuscaloosa
84 °F
Montgomery
84 °F
Florala
84 °F
Mobile
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64 °F
Huntsville Madison
64 °F
Albertville
64 °F
Anniston
64 °F
Haleyville
64 °F
Fort Payne
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Birmingham | 76 °F | Scattered Clouds | 9:53 PM CDT |
| Alabaster | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:53 PM CDT |
| Jasper | 70 °F | N/A | 9:55 PM CDT |
| Tuscaloosa | 75 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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EGF3455 Miami, FL |
KBHM | 10:26PM | On Time |
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ASH2657 Charlotte, NC |
KBHM | 10:38PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBHM) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 349° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBHM 190253Z 18003KT 8SM SCT029 24/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02440211 50004 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Bleached | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Clear, 70°F |
| Son Volt | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79°F |
| Slightly Stoopid | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79°F |
| 2013 AAF AdExpo | 8:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Fog, 67°F |
| Super Bob | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 59°F |
| LONGREEF | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 54°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Columbus vs. Toronto FC | 5:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL | 74 °F | 71 °F | 73 °F | 97% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 672 ft | 9:26 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Bluff Park, Hoover, AL | 71.1 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL | 73.3 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 84% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1079 ft | 9:58 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Nucor Steel Birmingham, Birmingham, AL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 71 °F | 82% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 562 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest SELMA , Shannon, AL | 75 °F | 73 °F | 74 °F | 97% | ENE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 9:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL | 72.1 °F | - | 71 °F | 95% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 547 ft | 9:57 PM CDT | Normal | |
| High Point Trace, Hoover, AL | 73.8 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 89% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 869 ft | 9:54 PM CDT | Normal | |
| HWY 280 @ Valleydale, Birmingham, AL | 74.5 °F | 73 °F | 72 °F | 92% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL | 72.4 °F | - | 71 °F | 96% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 9:47 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Riverchase, Hoover, AL | 72.4 °F | - | 70 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL | 72.8 °F | - | 71 °F | 94% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 676 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| alabama, Bessemer, AL | 70.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 525 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old House on Forest, Hueytown, AL | 72.5 °F | - | 71 °F | 95% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 551 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Parks Hwy280/CR43, Sterrett, AL | 71.4 °F | - | 70 °F | 96% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Helena AL , Helena, AL | 72 °F | - | 70 °F | 94% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 449 ft | 9:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Deer Springs, Pelham, AL | 71.4 °F | - | 71 °F | 99% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 426 ft | 10:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Chesser Park, Chelsea, AL | 73.2 °F | - | 73 °F | 99% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 9:01 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Holland Lakes, Pelham, AL | 71.8 °F | - | 71 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 452 ft | 10:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Helena AL , Alabaster, AL | 75 °F | 74 °F | 73 °F | 92% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 9:33 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Brandywine, Helena, AL | 72.9 °F | - | 70 °F | 92% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 484 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kingwood, Alabaster, AL | 72.5 °F | - | 70 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 466 ft | 9:47 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Rocky Ridge, Helena, AL | 70.8 °F | 77 °F | 53 °F | 53% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 479 ft | 9:57 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Bentwood, Bessemer, AL | 71.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 528 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| apache ridge, Alabaster, AL | 73.6 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 82% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 522 ft | 9:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| TES Weather, Gardendale, AL | 71.1 °F | - | 70 °F | 95% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cahaba Hills, Leeds, AL | 72.0 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cameron Cove, Leeds, AL | 73.6 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 88% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 743 ft | 9:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| 2nd St SW, Graysville, AL | 72.5 °F | - | 72 °F | 97% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 574 ft | 9:48 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Gardendale, Gardendale, AL | 70.9 °F | - | 70 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 671 ft | 9:54 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Kidron, Trussville, AL | 71.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 92% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 10:01 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maylene, AL | 74.5 °F | 71 °F | 74 °F | 99% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 596 ft | 10:00 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| McCalla, Judson Valley, McCalla, AL | 69.2 °F | - | 68 °F | 94% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 521 ft | 9:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Hewitt-Trussville High School, Trussville, AL | 69.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 96% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 765 ft | 9:51 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Moody AL , Moody, AL | 73 °F | 70 °F | 71 °F | 92% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 9:33 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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