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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. 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. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 91F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| 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 | 65 | 60 | 68 | 62 | 68 | 63 | 65 | 61 |
| Wind | 1 mph WNW | 6 mph South | 6 mph South | 1 mph SE |
| Humidity | 82% | 80% | 82% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 90% | 100% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 97% | 86% | 38% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 72 | 62 | 72 | 62 | 67 | 62 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 8 mph South | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 71% | 72% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 79% | 65% | 75% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 77 | 63 | 80 | 64 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 86% | 62% | 59% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 24% | 67% | 84% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 88 | 66 | 81 | 71 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 2 mph NNE | 7 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 48% | 70% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 15% | 52% | 56% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 79 | 69 | 80 | 67 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 6 mph South | 7 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 72% | 68% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 45% | 45% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 74 | 66 | 73 | 67 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 78% | 82% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 77% | 57% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a 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 | 64 | 62 | 73 | 66 | 75 | 66 | 68 | 60 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 94% | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 37% | 59% | 13% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 59 | 56 | 77 | 55 | 76 | 49 | 66 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 6 mph NNW | 8 mph North | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 90% | 46% | 41% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 38% | 62% | 30% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 62 | 49 | 70 | 54 | 71 | 58 | 62 | 59 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 61% | 54% | 64% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 34% | 48% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 57 | 70 | 59 | 71 | 62 | 63 | 60 |
| Wind | 2 mph ENE | 2 mph East | 3 mph SE | 2 mph SE |
| Humidity | 89% | 66% | 73% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 15% | 11% | 16% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 62 | 58 | 70 | 60 | 72 | 63 | 64 | 62 |
| Wind | 1 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 90% | 65% | 72% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 35% | 25% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 74 | 62 | 71 | 65 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 92% | 64% | 78% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAVL) | 75 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KAVL) | 90 °F (1996) | 30 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 79 °F | 53 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 1 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:23 AM EDT | 8:29 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:55 AM EDT | 8:58 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:20 AM EDT | 9:33 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:43 AM EDT | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:46 PM EDT | 1:59 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 03m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 06m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
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| First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Lumberton
86 °F
Clinton
86 °F
Fayetteville
85 °F
Goldsboro
85 °F
Fort Bragg
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56 °F
Franklin
56 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Lumberton
58 °F
Sanford
59 °F
Asheville
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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 | 66 °F | Overcast | 6:54 PM EDT |
| Greenville/Spartanburg | 69 °F | Overcast | 6:53 PM EDT |
| Greenville Downtown | 72 °F | Overcast | 6:53 PM EDT |
| Rutherfordton | 68 °F | Overcast | 6:55 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FLG3917 Detroit, MI |
KAVL | 06:59PM | On Time |
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EGF2779 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KGSP | 07:35PM | On Time |
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AWI3893 Philadelphia, PA |
KGSP | 07:42PM | On Time |
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SWA673 Chicago, IL |
KGSP | 07:43PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KFQD) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 160° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | 1000 ft |
METAR KFQD 182255Z AUTO 16008KT 130V190 10SM BKN010 BKN016 OVC021 20/19 A3010 RMK AO2 T02010185
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Girona vs. Villarreal | 8:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Numancia vs. Ponferradina | 8:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Rain, High 46° F/ 8° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Indian Cave Park, Hendersonville, NC | 65.1 °F | 64 °F | 98% | SE at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 2844 ft | 6:45 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| TempleCastle - Indian Hill, HENDERSONVILLE, NC | 65.1 °F | 64 °F | 98% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2306 ft | 6:50 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 94% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2670 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maplewood Ct off Hwy 191 in City, Hendersonville, NC | 67.1 °F | 66 °F | 96% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2076 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Camp Ton-A-Wandah, Hendersonville, NC | 66.1 °F | - | - | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2400 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Walnut Cove, Hendersonville, NC | 64.7 °F | 62 °F | 90% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2280 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 1450 WHKP 4 Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville, NC | 66.4 °F | 62 °F | 85% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Grimesdale, Hendersonville, NC | 65.7 °F | 64 °F | 95% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 6:55 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Kenmure Weather, Flat Rock, NC | 65.0 °F | 65 °F | 100% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2678 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Etowah N, Etowah, NC | 63 °F | 63 °F | 100% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2376 ft | 6:12 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Forge Mountain, Mills River, NC | 64.8 °F | 61 °F | 87% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2540 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Love Mountain, Hendersonville, NC | 67.5 °F | 67 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2208 ft | 6:57 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS GUION FARM NC, Pisgah Forest, NC | 63 °F | 61 °F | 93% | ENE at 3 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2600 ft | 6:10 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Little River, Pisgah Forest, NC | 66.0 °F | 63 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 2395 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pisgah Forest, NC | 64.6 °F | 59 °F | 81% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2300 ft | 6:44 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| SouthChase, Fletcher, NC | 66.6 °F | 65 °F | 94% | SE at 4.2 mph | - / hr | 2126 ft | 6:50 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Riverbirch, Fletcher, NC | 65.1 °F | 65 °F | 100% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pace Farm, Edneyville, NC | 66.1 °F | 64 °F | 92% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2228 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hooper's Creek, Fletcher, NC | 64.0 °F | 4 °F | 9% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2200 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Panther Mountain, Travelers Rest, SC | 60.6 °F | 60 °F | 99% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2920 ft | 6:56 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Addison Creek, Fletcher, NC | 66.4 °F | 62 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2208 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Niki's High Vista Weather, Mills River, NC | 62.9 °F | 61 °F | 94% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 6:55 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Cliffs Valley, Travelers Rest, SC | 66.4 °F | 63 °F | 88% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2250 ft | 6:52 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| North Ridge, Hendersonvlle, NC | 64.9 °F | 62 °F | 92% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2205 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Staton Ridge, Saluda, NC | 65.3 °F | 64 °F | 97% | SSW at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 2247 ft | 6:52 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Avery Creek, Arden, NC | 65.7 °F | 44 °F | 46% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2516 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Brevard NC , Pisgah Forest, NC | 64 °F | 61 °F | 89% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2503 ft | 6:33 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Sequoyah Hills, Fletcher, NC | 64.4 °F | 62 °F | 90% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2380 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Brevard, NC | 65.2 °F | 63 °F | 93% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2175 ft | 6:56 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Little Bearwallow MOUNTAIN, Hendersonville, NC | 62.1 °F | 61 °F | 95% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2820 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Barclay Road Weather, Brevard, NC | 64.5 °F | 64 °F | 99% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 2194 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Connestee Fire Main Station, Brevard, NC | 62.4 °F | 60 °F | 93% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2910 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Gap Creek, Marietta, SC | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1410 ft | 4:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Highway 11, Marietta, SC | 67.8 °F | 66 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1150 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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