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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 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
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
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by 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
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
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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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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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 20, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. 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 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 58 | 75 | 62 | 70 | 60 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 59% | 68% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 39% | 63% | 56% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 58 | 71 | 60 | 70 | 58 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 67% | 67% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 64% | 75% | 89% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 57 | 70 | 55 | 69 | 54 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 10 mph WNW | 12 mph WNW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 85% | 60% | 59% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 60% | 42% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 48 | 57 | 42 | 58 | 36 | 53 | 33 |
| Wind | 10 mph WNW | 13 mph NW | 15 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 87% | 56% | 44% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 29 | 57 | 30 | 62 | 38 | 53 | 33 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 6 mph NW | 6 mph NNW | 4 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 56% | 36% | 42% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 99% | 81% | 91% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 32 | 65 | 40 | 64 | 47 | 55 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 3 mph South | 2 mph WSW | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 50% | 41% | 55% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 19% | 99% | 63% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 47 | 66 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph SW | 1 mph NNW | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 64% | 84% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 84% | 96% | 94% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 50 | 71 | 58 | 69 | 62 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 5 mph WNW | 4 mph West | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 63% | 74% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 83% | 41% | 20% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 74 | 63 | 73 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 66% | 74% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 34% | 32% | 30% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 74 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 67% | 72% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 32% | 43% | 44% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 76 | 63 | 75 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 89% | 61% | 68% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 28% | 23% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAVL) | 76 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KAVL) | 93 °F (1941) | 36 °F (1993) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 61 °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. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:19 AM EDT | 8:32 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:50 AM EDT | 9:01 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:14 AM EDT | 9:37 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:36 AM EDT | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:51 PM EDT | 3:38 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 11m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 22s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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81 °F
New Bern
81 °F
Manteo
80 °F
Cherry Point
80 °F
Piney Island
78 °F
New River MCAS
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56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
59 °F
Asheville
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
59 °F
Andrews
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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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| Elizabethton | 73 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:35 AM EDT |
| Asheville | 69 °F | Clear | 9:54 AM EDT |
| Rutherfordton | 75 °F | Clear | 10:35 AM EDT |
| Morganton | 67 °F | Overcast | 10:35 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JIA2494 Charlotte, NC |
KAVL | 10:40AM | On Time |
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ASQ4175 Newark, NJ |
KAVL | 10:57AM | On Time |
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CHQ6132 New York, NY |
KAVL | 11:23AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 176° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAVL 211354Z 34004KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02060178
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Mountain Air, Burnsville, NC | 66.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4390 ft | 10:39 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Burnsville NC , Burnsville, NC | 59 °F | - | 59 °F | 99% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3000 ft | 8:03 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| View Looking North, Little Switzerland, NC | 68.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | NW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3720 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Downtown, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC | 71.5 °F | 73 °F | 63 °F | 74% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3455 ft | 10:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| BobKat Lodge on Possum Trot Mountain, Burnsville, NC | 73.8 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 73% | NE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3150 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS JESSEN STATION NC, Erwin, TN | 69 °F | - | 61 °F | 76% | NW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3633 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Buladean, Bakersville, NC | 65.8 °F | - | 61 °F | 85% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4080 ft | 10:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Christopher Koch Burnsville, NC 28714, Burnsville, NC | 73.2 °F | 75 °F | 63 °F | 70% | WSW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2883 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Buladean, Bakersville, NC | 73.2 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 73% | SW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3104 ft | 10:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Winter Star Environmental, Burnsville, NC | 72.3 °F | 73 °F | 66 °F | 80% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2875 ft | 10:43 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Tiger Ridge - Yellow Mountain, Newland, NC | 75.4 °F | 78 °F | 59 °F | 56% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4900 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ripshin Ridge, Roan Mountain, TN | 68.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 78% | West at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3547 ft | 10:46 AM EDT | Normal | |
| High Rock Acres, Black Mountain, NC | 75.3 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 75% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3215 ft | 10:33 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 73 °F | 74 °F | 64 °F | 74% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3298 ft | 10:18 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Gingercake Acres/Jonas Ridge, Newland, NC | 70.0 °F | - | - | - | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3750 ft | 10:33 AM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS BUSICK NC, Little Switzerland, NC | 71 °F | 71 °F | 65 °F | 82% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2892 ft | 10:05 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bakersville, Bakersville, NC | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 61 °F | 60% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2700 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NonFedAWOS AVERY COUNTY , Linville Falls, NC | 72 °F | 76 °F | 59 °F | 64% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2750 ft | 10:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hawks Landing, Weaverville, NC | 69.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Yellow Mountain (Atria), Newland, NC | 62.5 °F | - | 56 °F | 79% | North at 6.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4993 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 66 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 10:17 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| N4WPP, Flag Pond, TN | 74.8 °F | 76 °F | 65 °F | 72% | South at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2680 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS WATAUGA TN, Unicoi, TN | 73 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 76% | NW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2879 ft | 10:05 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS NORTH COVE PINNACLE (FR1) NC, Little Switzerland, NC | 73 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 75% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2560 ft | 10:01 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Black Mountain, NC | 70.7 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 10:46 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Stockton Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 75.9 °F | 77 °F | 66 °F | 71% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2182 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 71.5 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 81% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2378 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Reems Creek Valley - Weaverville, NC, Weaverville, NC | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 69% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 10:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS GRANDFATHER NC, Marion, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 73% | WNW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1600 ft | 10:05 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Autumn Hills-Dry Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 74.6 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 77% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2129 ft | 10:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS 7 MILE RIDGE NC, Marshall, NC | 71 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | NNW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2149 ft | 10:08 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest V54A Nebo , Marion, NC | 72 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 81% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1469 ft | 10:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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