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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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| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 80 | 63 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 97% | 73% | 57% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 93% | 75% | 69% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 86 | 64 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 5 mph WSW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 86% | 61% | 50% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 34% | 40% | 30% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 86 | 64 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph SW | 6 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 53% | 47% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | 26% | 28% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 80 | 72 | 80 | 72 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 79% | 73% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 69% | 27% | 30% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 65 | 73 | 70 | 78 | 70 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 99% | 90% | 76% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 87% | 97% | 70% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 77 | 65 | 79 | 65 | 68 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 7 mph WNW | 9 mph WNW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 94% | 65% | 62% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 1% | 82% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 59 | 76 | 61 | 78 | 63 | 66 | 57 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 7 mph North | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 92% | 61% | 59% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 35% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 55 | 62 | 56 | 69 | 60 | 65 | 61 |
| Wind | 8 mph ENE | 4 mph NE | 3 mph NE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 82% | 77% | 72% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:29 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 59 | 74 | 60 | 73 | 63 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 4 mph East | 4 mph East | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 81% | 60% | 69% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:29 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 58 | 74 | 60 | 73 | 62 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 4 mph ESE | 4 mph SE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 81% | 58% | 66% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:29 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 77 | 61 | 78 | 63 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 2 mph SE | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 56% | 59% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KPDK) | 80 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KPDK) | 90 °F (2001) | 32 °F (1999) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 58 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5 | ||
| 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 | 6:33 AM EDT | 8:33 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:06 AM EDT | 9:01 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:32 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:56 AM EDT | 10:11 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:54 PM EDT (5/18) | 2:05 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 55m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 59m
Tomorrow will be 1m 21s longer.
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92 °F
Valdosta Regional
89 °F
Waycross
87 °F
Jesup
87 °F
Brunswick
87 °F
Homerville
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62 °F
Bainbridge
62 °F
Blakely
62 °F
Augusta Bush
62 °F
Dalton
62 °F
Thomasville
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Atlanta Dekalb | 70 °F | Overcast | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Atlanta | 70 °F | Overcast | 9:52 PM EDT |
| Atlanta Fulton | 71 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Marietta | 70 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:58 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA331 Phoenix, AZ |
KATL | 10:21PM | On Time |
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SWA751 Chicago, IL |
KATL | 10:24PM | On Time |
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AAL1844 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KATL | 10:34PM | On Time |
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JZA8629 Toronto, Ontario |
KATL | 10:38PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPDK) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 112° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 4600 ft |
METAR KPDK 190153Z 14003KT 10SM FEW018 OVC046 21/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02110189
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Above the Din of War, Afghans Speak About Their Lives | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 77°F |
| Book Sale for PT Friends | 10:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 64°F |
| Toddler Time | 10:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 64°F |
| Steven Wilson | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Mostly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Bob Mould | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Mostly Cloudy, 74°F |
| LONGREEF | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Mostly Cloudy, 74°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 |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 1:35 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79 °F |
| Twins vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 20, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °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 |
| AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta | 7:46 PM EDT on September 01, 2013 | Average High 84° F/ 28° C |
| 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 |
| PGA Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 08, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| PGA Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 09, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| City of Avondale Estates, Avondale Estates, GA | 69.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1079 ft | 10:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Oak Creek, Avondale Estates, GA | 69.7 °F | - | 66 °F | 88% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 10:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Glenwood Estates, Decatur, GA | 69.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 92% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1016 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Decatur, GA, Decatur, GA | 69.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Emory/Druid Hills, Atlanta, GA | 69.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 925 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Druid Hills, Atlanta, GA | 68.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1022 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Morningside, Atlanta, GA | 68.7 °F | - | 66 °F | 91% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 945 ft | 10:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, GA | 68.2 °F | - | 67 °F | 95% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lakeside, Atlanta, GA | 70.3 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | East at 0.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 971 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Midtown/Buckhead, Atlanta, GA | 68.4 °F | - | 67 °F | 95% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 918 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Grant Park, Atlanta, GA | 68.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1050 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Georgia Tech (Midtown), Atlanta, GA | 71.3 °F | 71 °F | 65 °F | 81% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1050 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rose Arbor, Atlanta, GA | 70.6 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 980 ft | 10:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Buckhead, Atlanta, GA | 69.1 °F | - | 66 °F | 88% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1042 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Atlanta, GA | 70.2 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 968 ft | 10:26 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Marist School, Atlanta, GA | 70.1 °F | 76 °F | 55 °F | 59% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 880 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Stone Mountain/Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, GA | 69.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 91% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 930 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cobblestone Subdivision, Lilburn, GA | 69.4 °F | - | 67 °F | 92% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 917 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mountain Park, Lilburn, GA | 70.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 99% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 922 ft | 7:44 PM EST | Rapid Fire | |
| Pace Academy, Atlanta, GA | 70.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 935 ft | 10:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sandy Springs Glenridge Creek, Sandy Springs, GA | 69.0 °F | - | 66 °F | 91% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Oakbrook, Norcross, GA | 70.2 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | SSW at 1.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1033 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Atlanta, Atlanta, GA | 70.3 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | ESE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 978 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cedar Creek Crossing, Lilburn, GA | 69.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 918 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lilburn, GA | 69.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 93% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 920 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Annistown Valley, Snellville, GA | 69.0 °F | - | 66 °F | 91% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 892 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sandy Springs, Atlanta, GA | 70.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 94% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| East Point - Dick Lane Velodrome, Atlanta, GA | 69.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 86% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 984 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Historic District, Norcross, GA | 69.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 90% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1055 ft | 10:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Storybook Estates, Decatur, GA | 67.6 °F | - | 64 °F | 87% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Clairemont-Great Lakes, Decatur, GA | 69.6 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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