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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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May 21, 2013
The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
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May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
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May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
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May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
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May 21, 2013
The answer lies in the level of the water table and the soil texture in Oklahoma and in states across the Plains.
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May 21, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 21, 2013
Any time children are involved in a catastrophe, emotional reactions among survivors and across the nation are particularly strong.
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May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
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May 21, 2013
Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Glenn Lewis was the mayor of Moore, Okla., when the strongest tornado on record whipped the city in 1999, and he says the most recent storm won't deter the community from rebuilding.
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May 21, 2013
Watch as a tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by a little dog digging out of rubble.
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May 21, 2013
There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
More than a dozen children are dead in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 67 | 83 | 71 | 84 | 69 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 64% | 58% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 44% | 60% | 62% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 79 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 85% | 61% | 61% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 85% | 90% | 78% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 70 | 56 | 66 | 47 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 12 mph WNW | 9 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 61% | 52% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 36% | 26% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 35 | 65 | 40 | 68 | 45 | 57 | 38 |
| Wind | 13 mph NW | 15 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 63% | 38% | 43% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 88% | 80% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 36 | 68 | 40 | 67 | 44 | 55 | 40 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 4 mph NW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 58% | 36% | 41% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 1% | 87% | 96% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 49 | 41 | 68 | 51 | 70 | 54 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 1 mph ESE | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 73% | 54% | 57% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 70% | 47% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 50 | 49 | 71 | 60 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 57 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 3 mph East | 3 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 68% | 64% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 92% | 99% | 80% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 53 | 77 | 64 | 76 | 68 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNE | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 62% | 77% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 42% | 22% | 35% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 67 | 66 | 79 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 61% | 66% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 31% | 24% | 20% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 71 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 79 | 68 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 58% | 67% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 25% | 39% | 51% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly 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 | 72 | 66 | 81 | 67 | 80 | 70 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 61% | 71% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 50% | 22% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KADW) | 72 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KADW) | 89 °F (2004) | 39 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 85.8 °F | 66.9 °F |
| 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 | 69.1 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 70.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 66.9 °F |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:50 AM EDT | 8:18 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:19 AM EDT | 8:49 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:41 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:59 AM EDT | 10:09 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:40 PM EDT | 3:50 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 29m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 28m
Tomorrow will be 1m 29s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 90% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
College Park
73 °F
Gaithersburg
73 °F
Hagerstown
73 °F
Salisbury
72 °F
Patuxent River
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62 °F
Fort Meade
62 °F
Oakland
62 °F
Cumberland
64 °F
Frederick
68 °F
Annapolis Naval Academy
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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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| Andrews AFB | 71 °F | Overcast | 5:58 AM EDT |
| Fort Belvoir | 71 °F | Overcast | 5:58 AM EDT |
| Washington | 73 °F | Overcast | 6:48 AM EDT |
| College Park | 74 °F | Overcast | 6:40 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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TCF5901 New York, NY |
KDCA | 06:37AM | On Time |
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AWE2161 New York, NY |
KDCA | 06:58AM | On Time |
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AWI3747 White Plains, NY |
KDCA | 07:04AM | On Time |
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JIA2464 Jacksonville, NC |
KDCA | 07:04AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KADW) |
| Wind Speed: | 10.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 157° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | 600 ft |
METAR KADW 220958Z AUTO 21010KT 9SM OVC006 22/21 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02170214
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Brides Rock Vintage | 4:00 PM EDT 2013-04-21 |
Clear, 67°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Sentry Woods, Waldorf, MD | 70.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 99% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 210 ft | 6:40 AM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS CEDARVILLE MD, Brandywine, MD | 70 °F | - | 69 °F | 97% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 208 ft | 6:19 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET La Plata MD , Pomfret, MD | 71 °F | - | 70 °F | 98% | SW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 209 ft | 6:29 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Baden MD , Brandywine, MD | 71 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 134 ft | 6:11 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| La Plata, MD | 71.2 °F | - | 71 °F | 98% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 174 ft | 6:48 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Kingsview, White Plains, MD | 70.9 °F | - | 68 °F | 91% | West at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 190 ft | 6:43 AM EDT | Normal | |
| NonFedAWOS POTOMAC , Fort Washington, MD | 72 °F | - | 68 °F | 88% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 6:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Upper Marlboro, Upper Marlboro, MD | 70.9 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 253 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| La Plata, MD | 71.1 °F | - | 70 °F | 98% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 187 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Bridgeleigh Farms, La Plata, MD | 70.6 °F | - | 71 °F | 100% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 186 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Alexandria VA , Alexandria, VA | 72 °F | - | 72 °F | 100% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 6:31 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Fort Hunt, Alexandria, VA | 72.1 °F | 70 °F | 68 °F | 87% | East at 1.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Croom, Upper Marlboro, MD | 69.4 °F | - | 69 °F | 99% | NNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 95 ft | 6:40 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Queenswood, Upper Marlboro, MD | 71.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 95% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wessynton, Alexandria, VA | 71.8 °F | - | 70 °F | 93% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 43 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NERRS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE PATUXENT, Upper Marlboro, MD | 69 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1 ft | 5:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| MARITIME , Oxon Hill, MD | 71 °F | - | - | - | SSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 6:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Arbor Greene, Owings, MD | 71.1 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 102 ft | 6:43 AM EDT | Normal | |
| N3IDX Live Weather, Huntingtown, MD | 70.4 °F | - | 70 °F | 98% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 116 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Huntingtown MD , Sunderland, MD | 71 °F | - | 70 °F | 96% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 121 ft | 6:03 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Belle View, Alexandria, VA | 73.6 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Upper Marlboro MD , Upper Marlboro, MD | 71 °F | - | 69 °F | 95% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 196 ft | 6:18 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Victoria Station, Owings, MD | 70.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 97% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Huntley Meadows, Alexandria, VA | 71.6 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old Town North, Alexandria, VA | 72.0 °F | - | 70 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 6:49 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont Park, Alexandria, VA | 72.6 °F | - | 70 °F | 91% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Boones Estates, Lothian, MD | 70.5 °F | - | 70 °F | 98% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont - Braddock Heights, Alexandria, VA | 71.9 °F | - | 71 °F | 98% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 6:48 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Del Ray -- South, Alexandria, VA | 72.0 °F | - | 70 °F | 93% | South at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 46 ft | 6:47 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Del Ray, Alexandria, VA | 71.5 °F | - | 71 °F | 97% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 24 ft | 6:42 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Kingstowne Weather, Kingstowne, VA | 70.6 °F | - | 70 °F | 98% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 222 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Seminary Ridge - St Stephens & St. Agnes, Alexandria, VA | 71.4 °F | - | 71 °F | 100% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 268 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Exchange At Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA | 72.9 °F | - | 71 °F | 94% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA | 70.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | SSW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA | 71.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | North at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 174 ft | 6:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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