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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. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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. High of 72F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly 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 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 67 | 60 | 66 | 58 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 1 mph WSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 77% | 76% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 50% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 55% | 78% | 88% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 57 | 65 | 55 | 66 | 53 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 8 mph West | 11 mph West | 12 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 89% | 72% | 63% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 62% | 53% | 57% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 47 | 50 | 42 | 55 | 40 | 49 | 32 |
| Wind | 17 mph NW | 17 mph NW | 13 mph NW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 87% | 72% | 53% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 38% | 18% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 30 | 56 | 29 | 60 | 36 | 53 | 32 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 7 mph NW | 7 mph NW | 4 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 70% | 34% | 42% | 45% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 100% | 94% | 85% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 33 | 61 | 40 | 63 | 47 | 55 | 42 |
| Wind | 2 mph NW | 5 mph South | 4 mph WSW | 2 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 70% | 44% | 55% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 45 | 63 | 52 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 1 mph North | 4 mph West | 1 mph NW | 0 mph SW |
| Humidity | 88% | 66% | 91% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 55 | 65 | 62 | 64 | 63 | 57 | 55 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 2 mph WSW | 1 mph NNW | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 97% | 89% | 99% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 83% | 89% | 86% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 55 | 71 | 62 | 71 | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 70% | 72% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 27% | 17% | 11% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 69 | 62 | 72 | 65 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 79% | 77% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 9% | 15% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 73 | 64 | 76 | 65 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 73% | 69% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 17% | 38% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 74 | 65 | 75 | 66 | 66 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 74% | 74% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KGEV) | 71 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KGEV) | 85 °F (1970) | 30 °F (1993) |
| Yesterday | 69.5 °F | 57.1 °F |
| 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 | 6:16 AM EDT | 8:30 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:47 AM EDT | 8:59 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:11 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 10:14 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:49 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:36 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 12m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m 22s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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87 °F
Andrews
87 °F
Gastonia
87 °F
Greensboro
86 °F
Lincolnton
86 °F
North Wilkesboro
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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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| Boone | 63 °F | Thunderstorm Drizzle | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Morganton | 70 °F | Clear | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Jefferson | 68 °F | Overcast | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Hickory | 73 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM 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 (KTNB) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 355° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KTNB 220215Z AUTO 28008G15KT 260V320 10SM TSDZ SCT026 SCT035 SCT047 17/15 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS T01730150
| 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, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Green Hill, Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, NC | 60.1 °F | - | 58 °F | 92% | North at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 3890 ft | 10:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Boone Fork/Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, NC | 61.0 °F | - | 58 °F | 91% | NW at 10.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3599 ft | 10:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Raven Hill, Blowing Rock, NC | 60.6 °F | - | 56 °F | 86% | NE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3800 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sorrento, Blowing Rock, NC | 61.5 °F | - | 60 °F | 96% | SE at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3850 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bamboo, Boone, NC | 61.3 °F | - | 60 °F | 94% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 3333 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Reverbnation.com/michaelwilliamsusa, Boone, NC | 63.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 99% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3278 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Valle Crucis, Sugar Grove, NC | 64.8 °F | - | 59 °F | 80% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2680 ft | 10:24 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Valle Crucis, Valle Crucis, NC | 64.2 °F | - | 58 °F | 81% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3064 ft | 10:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rutherwood, Boone, NC | 62.4 °F | - | 61 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3400 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Linville Creek Wx, Vilas, NC | 64.2 °F | - | 58 °F | 80% | West at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2850 ft | 10:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rich Mt. Community, Boone, NC | 59.8 °F | - | 58 °F | 92% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3996 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Boone, NC | 63.1 °F | - | 56 °F | 78% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3535 ft | 10:27 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Elk Valley, Banner Elk, NC | 58.6 °F | - | 57 °F | 95% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.09 in / hr | 3458 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| GlenView, Newland, NC | 56.3 °F | - | 55 °F | 95% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.26 in / hr | 3871 ft | 10:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Beech Mountain NC , Valle Crucis, NC | 58 °F | - | 55 °F | 91% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3999 ft | 9:58 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Willett Miller Road, Todd, NC | 64.0 °F | - | 58 °F | 81% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3215 ft | 10:24 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Fleetwood NC U, Todd, NC | 65 °F | - | - | - | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3494 ft | 9:59 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Railroad Grade, Fleetwood, NC | 66.4 °F | - | 58 °F | 75% | SE at 7.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2874 ft | 10:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gingercake Acres/Jonas Ridge, Newland, NC | 66.1 °F | - | - | - | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3750 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Phillips Gap, Purlear, NC | 67.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3150 ft | 10:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Jefferson, NC | 65.2 °F | - | 57 °F | 75% | WSW at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 3213 ft | 9:25 PM PET | Normal | |
| Grover Reece Rd., Trade, TN | 59.8 °F | - | 57 °F | 91% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3420 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Peak Valley, Creston, NC | 62.3 °F | - | 58 °F | 85% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3150 ft | 10:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Seven Devils, NC, Seven Devils, NC | 56.6 °F | - | 54 °F | 89% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4262 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Darby, NC, Ferguson, NC | 68.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 96% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1874 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Linville NC U, Crossnore, NC | 57 °F | - | 56 °F | 97% | North at 0 mph | 0.11 in / hr | 4471 ft | 9:59 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Beech Mountain, Beech Mountain, NC | 56.1 °F | - | 51 °F | 82% | SSE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4849 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Long Hope, Todd, NC | 56.2 °F | - | 56 °F | 99% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4725 ft | 10:26 PM EDT | Normal | |
| William Lenoir Middle School, Lenoir, NC | 74.0 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 78% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1250 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lenoir, Lenoir, NC | 71.2 °F | - | 68 °F | 91% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1153 ft | 10:26 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Highland Ave, Lenoir, NC | 73.2 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1128 ft | 10:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tiger Ridge - Yellow Mountain, Newland, NC | 57.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.24 in / hr | 4900 ft | 10:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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