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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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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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| Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly 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%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.1 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 69 | 63 | 71 | 64 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 7 mph ESE | 10 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 91% | 79% | 80% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 70% | 70% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 100% | 91% | 95% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 74 | 63 | 73 | 63 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 68% | 69% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 86% | 62% | 71% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 79 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 65% | 68% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 79% | 54% | 72% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 79 | 71 | 79 | 72 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 6 mph South | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 96% | 75% | 76% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 82% | 29% | 67% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 77 | 66 | 77 | 68 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 68% | 75% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 100% | 74% | 71% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 75 | 67 | 76 | 67 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph NW | 11 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 93% | 75% | 74% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 78% | 60% | 80% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 53 | 68 | 54 | 69 | 55 | 53 | 48 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNW | 11 mph North | 6 mph NNE | 6 mph North |
| Humidity | 86% | 58% | 64% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 75% | 53% | 33% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 52 | 38 | 66 | 42 | 61 | 45 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 5 mph NNE | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 59% | 41% | 56% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 26% | 24% | 1% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 45 | 65 | 47 | 63 | 51 | 55 | 53 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 5 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 4 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 81% | 52% | 64% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 23% | 48% | 68% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 53 | 67 | 56 | 65 | 58 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 5 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 67% | 76% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 89% | 94% | 97% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 72 | 63 | 71 | 66 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 98% | 75% | 85% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 93% | 83% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDCA) | 76 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KDCA) | 96 °F (1997) | 43 °F (1976) |
| Yesterday | 67 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 1 | ||
| 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 | 64.9 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 66.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 66.0 °F |
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:52 AM EDT | 8:18 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:21 AM EDT | 8:49 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:43 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:02 AM EDT | 10:09 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:23 PM EDT | 2:11 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 27m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 1m 37s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 65% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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70 °F
Salisbury
69 °F
Cambridge
69 °F
Patuxent River
69 °F
Leonardtown
68 °F
Easton
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53 °F
Oakland
57 °F
Gaithersburg
57 °F
Westminster
57 °F
Frederick
59 °F
Easton
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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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| Gaithersburg | 64 °F | Overcast | 12:35 PM EDT |
| College Park | 67 °F | Overcast | 12:10 PM EDT |
| Washington | 68 °F | Overcast | 12:23 PM EDT |
| Dulles Airport | 66 °F | Overcast | 11:52 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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DAL1348 Atlanta, GA |
KDCA | 12:40PM | On Time |
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UAL1733 Houston, TX |
KDCA | 12:45PM | On Time |
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RPA3120 Orlando, FL |
KDCA | 12:46PM | On Time |
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AAL1580 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KDCA | 12:46PM | On Time |
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UAL244 Orlando, FL |
KIAD | 12:41PM | On Time |
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LOF3330 Harrisburg, PA |
KIAD | 12:45PM | On Time |
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AFR28 Paris |
KIAD | 12:47PM | On Time |
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JIA2264 Charlotte, NC |
KIAD | 12:54PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | LIFR (KFME) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | 500 ft |
METAR KFME 191609Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC005 18/16 A3021 RMK AO1
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Pomegranate Seed | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Mostly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:15 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| FC Groningen vs. FC Twente | 12:30 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Juve Stabia vs. Crotone | 12:30 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Clear, High 78° F/ 26° C |
| Sporting Kansas City vs. D.C. | 5:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Rain Showers, 70 °F |
| Portland vs. D.C. | 7:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 65 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° 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 |
| AT&T National | 8:30 AM EDT on June 27, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| AT&T National | 8:30 AM EDT on June 28, 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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| Woodley Gardens, Rockville, MD | 65.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 451 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Twinbrook, Rockville, MD | 67.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 90% | NE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 377 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Potomac Woods, Rockville, MD | 64.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 97% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 453 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Avalon at Traville, North Potomac, MD | 66.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 85% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 422 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Flower Valley, Rockville, MD | 68.7 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 12:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Muddy Branch Park, Gaithersburg, MD | 64.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 95% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 394 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Bethesda MD , Washington, DC | 65 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 403 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Olney MD , Olney, MD | 64 °F | - | 62 °F | 93% | NE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 521 ft | 12:12 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Parker Ave, Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 68.2 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 390 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 66.0 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 467 ft | 12:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Norbeck Grove, Olney, MD | 65.4 °F | - | 63 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 443 ft | 12:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 66.2 °F | - | 59 °F | 78% | North at - | - / hr | 350 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Longhorn, Gaithersburg, MD | 65.2 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 432 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bethesda, MD | 69.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 83% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 364 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bradley Hills, Potomac, MD | 65.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 94% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 314 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Edinburgh Village, Gaithersburg, MD | 67.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | ENE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bennington, Gaithersburg, MD | 65.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 92% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 380 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 66.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 338 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 65.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | South at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Breewood, Silver Spring, MD | 65.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Olney Mill, Olney, MD | 65.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | East at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 466 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Brooke Grove, Olney, MD | 66.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 541 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Colesville MD , Silver Spring, MD | 66 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Cloppers Mill East, Germantown, MD | 66.9 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kemp Mill, Silver Spring, MD | 67.5 °F | - | 67 °F | 99% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 270 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kemp Mill/Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD | 65.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Darnestown1-SW MD , Germantown, MD | 65 °F | - | 63 °F | 94% | East at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 395 ft | 12:11 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Silver Spring MD , Silver Spring, MD | 64 °F | - | 63 °F | 97% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 12:07 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Somerset, Chevy Chase, MD | 65.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | ENE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Quaint Acres, Silver Spring, MD | 64.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 95% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 399 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Great Falls V, Great Falls, VA | 65 °F | - | 63 °F | 92% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 296 ft | 12:09 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 70.4 °F | 77 °F | 47 °F | 43% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brookdale, Bethesda, MD | 67.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 100% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 12:46 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Great Falls VA, Great Falls, VA | 65.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 95% | South at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 380 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Normal | |
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