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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. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 58 | 73 | 62 | 72 | 60 | 64 | 60 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 89% | 68% | 64% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 41% | 68% | 92% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 59 | 70 | 58 | 71 | 55 | 62 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 9 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 95% | 65% | 58% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 42% | 59% | 60% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 51 | 54 | 45 | 60 | 43 | 50 | 33 |
| Wind | 13 mph NW | 17 mph NNW | 12 mph NNW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 95% | 72% | 54% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 23% | 11% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 40 | 29 | 63 | 29 | 65 | 37 | 59 | 33 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 6 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 67% | 27% | 35% | 37% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 100% | 25% | 55% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 33 | 62 | 44 | 68 | 48 | 57 | 43 |
| Wind | 1 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 2 mph West | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 71% | 51% | 52% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 97% | 98% | 98% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 44 | 70 | 51 | 69 | 59 | 60 | 49 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 4 mph WNW | 3 mph NNW | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 79% | 51% | 70% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 98% | 98% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 53 | 72 | 62 | 70 | 63 | 60 | 53 |
| Wind | 0 mph North | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph West | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 92% | 72% | 75% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 80% | 86% | 25% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 67 | 62 | 75 | 63 | 64 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 85% | 68% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 20% | 13% | 8% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 77 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 59% | 69% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 6% | 9% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 79 | 66 | 77 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 64% | 72% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 17% | 37% | 39% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 77 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 63% | 71% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAVL) | 76 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KAVL) | 93 °F (1941) | 37 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 84 °F | 58 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:20 AM EDT | 8:33 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:51 AM EDT | 9:02 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:16 AM EDT | 9:38 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:37 AM EDT | 10:16 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:59 PM EDT | 4:17 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 11m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 18s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 88% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Tarboro
88 °F
Gastonia
87 °F
Hickory
87 °F
Andrews
87 °F
Winston-Salem
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56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
58 °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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| Asheville | 64 °F | Scattered Clouds | 1:54 AM EDT |
| Rutherfordton | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:55 AM EDT |
| Greenville/Spartanburg | 67 °F | Overcast | 1:53 AM EDT |
| Greenville Downtown | 69 °F | Overcast | 1:53 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: | VFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 113° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAVL 220554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT028 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01780161 10206 20178 50001
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Common Foundation | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 71°F |
| GENIASS PRESENTS: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad w/Common Foundation | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 71°F |
| The Deadstring Brothers | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Deadstring Brothers w/ special guest Blue Jeans & Khaki Pants | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Jeff Sipe Trio | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| Asheville Symphony: Mozart's Requiem | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 55°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Royals vs. Astros | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 86 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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 |
| 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC | 64.7 °F | 61 °F | 88% | ESE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2470 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC | 64.3 °F | 62 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3040 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Reynolds Mountain West, Asheville, NC | 64.9 °F | 62 °F | 91% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2720 ft | 2:05 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Sherwood Heights, Asheville, NC | 65.2 °F | 62 °F | 90% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2440 ft | 2:02 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| MSD, Asheville, NC | 62.4 °F | 61 °F | 95% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1952 ft | 2:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Mount Carmel Acres, Asheville, NC | 65.1 °F | 62 °F | 88% | SE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2220 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodland Hills--Baird Mtn, Weaverville, NC | 62.7 °F | 60 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2244 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodland Hills, Asheville, NC | 63.6 °F | 57 °F | 80% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2120 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodland Hills/New Stock, Asheville, NC | 63.1 °F | 56 °F | 77% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2190 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Merrill's Cove, Asheville, NC | 62.6 °F | 60 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Reems Creek Valley - Weaverville, NC, Weaverville, NC | 61.3 °F | 60 °F | 95% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Enka, Candler, NC | 62.9 °F | 60 °F | 91% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Autumn Hills-Dry Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 59.9 °F | 58 °F | 93% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2129 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hawks Landing, Weaverville, NC | 61.7 °F | 61 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC | 63.7 °F | 60 °F | 88% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2475 ft | 1:58 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Billy Cove, Candler, NC | 64.4 °F | 63 °F | 94% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2398 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Avery Creek, Arden, NC | 64.0 °F | 44 °F | 49% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2516 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Central Fairview, Fairview, NC | 62.8 °F | 61 °F | 95% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2533 ft | 1:54 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Camby Drive, Fairview, NC | 63.1 °F | 61 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2566 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Riverbirch, Fletcher, NC | 62.5 °F | 62 °F | 100% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Niki's High Vista Weather, Mills River, NC | 65.2 °F | 61 °F | 85% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 2:05 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Northern Horizons - Windy Oaks, Alexander, NC | 62.6 °F | 60 °F | 90% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2215 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SouthChase, Fletcher, NC | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 98% | West at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 2126 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Addison Creek, Fletcher, NC | 63.7 °F | 60 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2208 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hooper's Creek, Fletcher, NC | 62.0 °F | -23 °F | - | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2200 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Stockton Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 62.2 °F | 60 °F | 91% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2182 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Fairview- Near Echo Lake, Fairview, NC | 69.0 °F | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2703 ft | 2:03 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 62.5 °F | 60 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2378 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Black Mountain, NC | 63.1 °F | 63 °F | 99% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 2:06 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Skylorr, Fairview, NC | 63.1 °F | 60 °F | 88% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2959 ft | 2:05 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| White Rock Mountain, Candler, NC | 61.3 °F | 60 °F | 95% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2580 ft | 2:07 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 62 °F | 61 °F | 96% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 1:47 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| RAWS 7 MILE RIDGE NC, Marshall, NC | 60 °F | 58 °F | 93% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2149 ft | 1:08 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 62 °F | 61 °F | 97% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 1:47 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
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