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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 22, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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| Overcast with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 66 | 76 | 66 | 80 | 65 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 76% | 74% | 61% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 84% | 92% | 83% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 57 | 64 | 51 | 60 | 44 | 51 | 38 |
| Wind | 11 mph WNW | 18 mph NNW | 17 mph NNW | 13 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 68% | 62% | 56% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 86% | 82% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 39 | 63 | 39 | 69 | 39 | 57 | 37 |
| Wind | 15 mph NW | 21 mph NNW | 18 mph NNW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 66% | 40% | 33% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 12% | 8% | 20% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 35 | 65 | 40 | 70 | 45 | 58 | 40 |
| Wind | 13 mph NW | 15 mph NW | 10 mph NW | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 50% | 36% | 40% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 12% | 8% | 48% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 35 | 69 | 42 | 72 | 46 | 63 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 9 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 47% | 37% | 39% | 44% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 28% | 100% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 41 | 73 | 53 | 75 | 56 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 3 mph East | 5 mph SE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 49% | 48% | 53% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 15% | 35% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 60 | 77 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 66% | 62% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 42% | 64% | 51% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 80 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 64% | 67% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 15% | 43% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 84 | 68 | 80 | 70 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 59% | 66% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 8% | 6% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 67 | 85 | 68 | 91 | 70 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 56% | 48% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 85 | 69 | 89 | 72 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW | 2 mph SW | 1 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 56% | 55% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDCA) | 77 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KDCA) | 97 °F (1925) | 45 °F (1961) |
| Yesterday | 86 °F | 70 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Washington, DC | 72.0 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 72.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 68.0 °F |
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:49 AM EDT | 8:20 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:18 AM EDT | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:40 AM EDT | 9:30 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:57 AM EDT | 10:12 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:51 PM EDT | 4:31 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 96% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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79 °F
Salisbury
77 °F
Patuxent River
76 °F
College Park
75 °F
Gaithersburg
75 °F
Leonardtown
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57 °F
Oakland
62 °F
Cumberland
62 °F
Frederick
62 °F
Fort Meade
64 °F
Hagerstown
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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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| Washington | 76 °F | Overcast | 10:52 AM EDT |
| College Park | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:00 AM EDT |
| Andrews AFB | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:58 AM EDT |
| Fort Belvoir | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:58 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AAL1156 Chicago, IL |
KDCA | 11:19AM | On Time |
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AWE2029 Boston, MA |
KDCA | 11:21AM | On Time |
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FLG3456 Memphis, TN |
KDCA | 11:28AM | On Time |
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SWA1383 St Louis, MO |
KDCA | 11:31AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KCGS) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 2900 ft |
METAR KCGS 231500Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM SCT024 BKN029 BKN037 25/21 A2989 RMK AO2 T02540207
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 63°F |
| Brian Culbertson | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 63°F |
| Andrew McMahon, Erland Wanberg, and Kate Earl | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 66°F |
| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 71°F |
| Crimes of the Heart at Signature Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 71°F |
| Fred Hersch | 3:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Mostly Cloudy, 58°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Eckington Pl, NE, Washington, DC | 74.9 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 80% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Normal | |
| NoMa - H Street Corridor, Washington, DC | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 73% | SSE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 56 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| DCNet DC Municipal Building Washington D, Washington, DC | 73 °F | 74 °F | 66 °F | 78% | SSW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 304 ft | 10:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Capital Hill, Washington, DC | 75.6 °F | 76 °F | 71 °F | 84% | SW at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 126 ft | 11:09 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Capitol Hill - Lincoln Park / Kingman Pa, Washington, DC | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 69% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 92 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| SW Washington, Washington, DC | 75.5 °F | 76 °F | 69 °F | 80% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 22 ft | 11:08 AM EDT | Normal | |
| NOS_NWLON Washington, DC , Washington, DC | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | South at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Crestwood, Washington, DC | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 79% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tenleytown, Washington, DC | 73.0 °F | 73 °F | 67 °F | 82% | West at 2.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 390 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Takoma, DC, Washington, DC | 75.6 °F | 76 °F | 71 °F | 86% | East at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 310 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA | 74.8 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Glaizewood Manor, Takoma Park, MD | 74.4 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 82% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 175 ft | 11:17 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA | 74.2 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 258 ft | 11:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Brookdale, Bethesda, MD | 74.0 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 86% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverdale Park, Riverdale, MD | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 77% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 122 ft | 11:17 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 60% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Somerset, Chevy Chase, MD | 75.0 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 77% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Douglas Park, Arlington, VA | 73.1 °F | 73 °F | 67 °F | 82% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Douglas Park VA , Arlington, VA | 73 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 83% | SSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 10:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | NNE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 174 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Del Ray, Alexandria, VA | 75.9 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 83% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 24 ft | 11:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Barcroft Neighborhood, Arlington, VA | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 79% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old Town North, Alexandria, VA | 74.5 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 80% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 11:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Del Ray -- South, Alexandria, VA | 75.3 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 79% | SW at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 46 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Leeway Tara, ARLINGTON, VA | 75.4 °F | 76 °F | 69 °F | 81% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 417 ft | 11:17 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arlington, VA | 74.2 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 344 ft | 11:17 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Silver Spring MD , Silver Spring, MD | 74 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 79% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 10:44 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Arlington, VA | 73.9 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 78% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 11:12 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont - Braddock Heights, Alexandria, VA | 75.5 °F | 76 °F | 70 °F | 84% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 11:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rosemont Park, Alexandria, VA | 75.9 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 77% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 11:09 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA | 74.2 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 75% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| MARITIME , Oxon Hill, MD | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | SSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:50 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 74.5 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 81% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 338 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Seminary Ridge - St Stephens & St. Agnes, Alexandria, VA | 75.4 °F | 75 °F | 72 °F | 88% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 268 ft | 11:18 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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