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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 78 | 67 | 80 | 64 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 69% | 59% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 100% | 100% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 70% | 64% | 57% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 77 | 65 | 78 | 64 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 65% | 62% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 58% | 58% | 66% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 77 | 64 | 78 | 61 | 67 | 62 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 62% | 54% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | 69% | 70% | 13% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 70 | 49 | 67 | 44 | 57 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 15 mph NW | 16 mph NW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 83% | 47% | 43% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 34 | 68 | 37 | 71 | 45 | 58 | 40 |
| Wind | 9 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW | 7 mph NNW | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 49% | 31% | 37% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 100% | 94% | 24% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 38 | 69 | 46 | 72 | 49 | 60 | 48 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 3 mph East | 4 mph SW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 54% | 43% | 44% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 34% | 97% | 37% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 49 | 70 | 57 | 76 | 62 | 63 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 75% | 63% | 61% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 81% | 69% | 77% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 74 | 63 | 77 | 65 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 70% | 69% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 71% | 35% | 32% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 77 | 65 | 78 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 66% | 71% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 35% | 29% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 81 | 69 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 62% | 65% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 27% | 35% | 37% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 65 | 81 | 66 | 82 | 67 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 59% | 60% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 31% | 35% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCLT) | 80 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KCLT) | 97 °F (1941) | 41 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:12 AM EDT | 8:23 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:43 AM EDT | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:08 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:30 AM EDT | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:42 PM EDT | 3:30 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 08m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 10m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Piney Island
82 °F
Jacksonville
82 °F
Fort Bragg
81 °F
Cherry Point
81 °F
Manteo
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56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
59 °F
Asheville
59 °F
Andrews
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
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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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| Albemarle | 77 °F | Overcast | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Wadesboro | 75 °F | Overcast | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Salisbury | 78 °F | Scattered Clouds | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Concord | 81 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:55 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KVUJ) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 117° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 1600 ft |
METAR KVUJ 211615Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM OVC016 25/22 A3010 RMK AO2 T02500221
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 77 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Bank of America 500 | 7:46 PM EDT on October 12, 2013 | Average High 73° F/ 22° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Rolling Hills, New London, NC | 80.4 °F | 85 °F | 72 °F | 77% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 550 ft | 12:22 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Norwood NC , Norwood, NC | 77 °F | 78 °F | 72 °F | 86% | NE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 291 ft | 11:50 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Misenheimer NC , Richfield, NC | 77 °F | 78 °F | 72 °F | 86% | SSE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 639 ft | 11:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Uwharrie Point, New London, NC | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 73 °F | 84% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 566 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VULCAN MATERIALS, GOLD HILL, NC | 77.3 °F | 79 °F | 73 °F | 87% | West at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 741 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| 62NR West Airport, Mt Pleasant, NC | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 72 °F | 82% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mt. Gilead, Mt. Gilead, NC | 76.0 °F | 76 °F | 72 °F | 86% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 655 ft | 12:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Pinecliff Acres, Concord, NC | 79.3 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 78% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Normal | |
| 1.5 ML W of New Salem, Monroe, NC | 80.8 °F | 86 °F | 74 °F | 80% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 551 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| 2 mi NW of Troy, Troy, NC | 79.0 °F | 82 °F | 73 °F | 82% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest W57A Gilead , Mount Gilead, NC | 77 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 75% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 277 ft | 11:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS UWHARRIE (TROY) NC, Troy, NC | 70 °F | - | 70 °F | 100% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 540 ft | 10:04 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Concord NC , Harrisburg, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 71 °F | 80% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 11:49 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Granite Quarry, Salisbury, NC | 82.9 °F | 88 °F | 72 °F | 71% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Southmont (Highrock lake), Lexington, NC | 82.2 °F | 89 °F | 74 °F | 77% | South at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Poplar Tent, Concord, NC | 79.9 °F | 84 °F | 73 °F | 80% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 715 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Greystone, Concord, NC | 80.4 °F | 85 °F | 73 °F | 78% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 605 ft | 12:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MintHillWeather.com, Mint Hill, NC | 80.1 °F | 85 °F | 74 °F | 82% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Salisbury, NC | 80.5 °F | 84 °F | 71 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Clear Creek, Mint Hill, NC | 81.5 °F | 87 °F | 73 °F | 76% | SW at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 751 ft | 12:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bradfield Farms, Charlotte, NC | 81.2 °F | 86 °F | 73 °F | 77% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| OSGP # 16, Mint Hill, NC | 68.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | SW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 514 ft | 12:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest W56A Indian Trail , Matthews, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 74% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 580 ft | 11:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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