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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
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
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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| 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 SW 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. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| 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 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 76 | 69 | 82 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 77% | 60% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 100% | 100% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 71% | 69% | 61% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 81 | 66 | 82 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 62% | 58% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 68% | 60% | 61% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 81 | 67 | 80 | 64 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 62% | 56% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 66% | 46% | 72% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 75 | 55 | 75 | 49 | 62 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 14 mph NW | 15 mph NW | 12 mph NW |
| Humidity | 84% | 50% | 38% | 44% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 56% | 31% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 40 | 72 | 42 | 75 | 47 | 60 | 44 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 11 mph NNW | 7 mph NNW | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 57% | 34% | 36% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 7% | 10% | 37% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 42 | 74 | 46 | 75 | 50 | 63 | 46 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 5 mph NNE | 2 mph ENE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 59% | 37% | 39% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 25% | 48% | 28% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 45 | 74 | 54 | 75 | 60 | 64 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 58% | 51% | 60% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 32% | 58% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 75 | 63 | 77 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 6 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 66% | 73% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 21% | 67% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 76 | 65 | 82 | 69 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 67% | 67% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 66% | 64% | 54% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 88 | 71 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 64% | 55% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 32% | 37% | 36% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 86 | 67 | 89 | 69 | 77 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 52% | 52% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 31% | 42% | % |
| 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 | 81 °F | 58 °F |
| Record | 96 °F (2004) | 48 °F (1981) |
| Yesterday | 79 °F | 68 °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 | 6:05 AM EDT | 8:16 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:37 AM EDT | 8:45 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:02 AM EDT | 9:20 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:24 AM EDT | 9:58 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:35 PM EDT | 3:24 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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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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| Erwin | 79 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:55 AM EDT |
| Smithfield | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:35 AM EDT |
| Fort Bragg | 81 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:58 AM EDT |
| Pope Field Airport | 79 °F | Haze | 11:58 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 (KHRJ) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 190° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 5500 ft |
METAR KHRJ 211555Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT019 BKN055 BKN070 26/20 A3006 RMK AO2 T02590197
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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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| MesoWest W59A Clinton , Newton Grove, NC | 77 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 77% | SW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 195 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Moore Farm, Four Oaks, NC | 79.1 °F | 82 °F | 71 °F | 76% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 141 ft | 12:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| McGee's Crossroads, Benson, NC | 77.8 °F | 80 °F | 73 °F | 84% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tram Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC | 80.6 °F | 86 °F | 75 °F | 82% | WSW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stameys Walk, Willow Spring, NC | 79.4 °F | 83 °F | 73 °F | 80% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 374 ft | 11:59 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Kennebec Rd/Walter Myatt, Willow Spring, NC | 79.5 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 78% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 374 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ogburn Farms, Willow Spring, NC | 80.9 °F | 90 °F | 81 °F | 99% | South at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cleveland School, Smithfield, NC | 79.3 °F | 79 °F | 48 °F | 33% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Big Creek, Stedman, NC | 78.8 °F | 82 °F | 72 °F | 80% | WNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kendall Hills, Willow Spring, NC | 79.7 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 78% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NC 50/42 Intersection, Raleigh, NC | 88.6 °F | 85 °F | - | - | SSW at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Harnett Co, Lillington, NC | 76.1 °F | 77 °F | 71 °F | 85% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 259 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Twisted Oaks, Garner, NC | 87.3 °F | 96 °F | 75 °F | 66% | NW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Fuquay Varina NC , Fuquay Varina, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 75% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 11:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Roney - Southview Pointe, Fuquay-Varina, NC | 82.4 °F | 89 °F | 74 °F | 76% | SSE at 3.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 389 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brogden, Smithfield, NC | 78.8 °F | 81 °F | 67 °F | 67% | WSW at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 67 ft | 12:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| crystal creek, Fuquay, NC | 80.2 °F | 88 °F | 80 °F | 99% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 436 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Raleigh, NC | 79.2 °F | 82 °F | 72 °F | 79% | SSW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 371 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Stormwater Services - office, Raleigh, NC | 79.6 °F | 82 °F | 69 °F | 71% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 360 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Ashford Village, Fuquay Varina, NC | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 71 °F | 81% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 476 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lakewood High School, Salemburg, NC | 79.9 °F | 84 °F | 72 °F | 76% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 180 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Holly Springs NC , Holly Springs, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 72 °F | 83% | NW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 456 ft | 11:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Back Yard on 10th fairway of Crooked Cre, Fuquay-Varina, NC | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 70 °F | 76% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 394 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Garner NC , Garner, NC | 81 °F | 87 °F | 76 °F | 85% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 328 ft | 11:48 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Northwest Fuquay, Fuquay Varina, NC | 79.4 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 78% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 398 ft | 12:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bentcreek, Fuquay Varina, NC | 76.5 °F | 77 °F | 72 °F | 86% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 417 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Brighton Forest, Apex, NC | 79.2 °F | 82 °F | 71 °F | 75% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 12:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Marcom Place, Fuquay-Varina, NC | 81.1 °F | 91 °F | 81 °F | 99% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 436 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Fuquay Varina NC , Holly Springs, NC | 77 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 74% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 410 ft | 11:47 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Cary NC , Four Oaks, NC | 80 °F | 84 °F | 72 °F | 77% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1394 ft | 11:42 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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