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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 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. 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 | 61 | 79 | 63 | 80 | 62 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 100% | 60% | 54% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 48% | 61% | 59% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 76 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 65% | 60% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 44% | 59% | 85% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 77 | 60 | 82 | 58 | 65 | 54 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 6 mph WNW | 8 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 85% | 55% | 45% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 54% | 40% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 52 | 64 | 44 | 65 | 38 | 57 | 35 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 12 mph NW | 10 mph NNW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 72% | 45% | 38% | 42% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 32 | 66 | 36 | 70 | 41 | 58 | 38 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 4 mph NW | 3 mph NW | 4 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 53% | 32% | 35% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 99% | 90% | 46% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 38 | 66 | 45 | 74 | 56 | 62 | 51 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 6 mph SE | 7 mph South | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 54% | 46% | 50% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 27% | 91% | 45% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 48 | 72 | 54 | 75 | 62 | 63 | 56 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph SSE | 1 mph NW | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 68% | 53% | 65% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 40% | 58% | 81% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 56 | 74 | 64 | 76 | 65 | 65 | 56 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SW | 1 mph East |
| Humidity | 88% | 70% | 68% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 73% | 82% | 54% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 57 | 76 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 67% | 64% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 13% | 11% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 78 | 63 | 80 | 66 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 59% | 62% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 5% | 9% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 79 | 66 | 80 | 67 | 75 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 88% | 61% | 64% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 14% | 33% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 69 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 61% | 64% | 75% |
| 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 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KHKY) | 78 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KHKY) | 92 °F (1962) | 42 °F (1993) |
| 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 | 6:18 AM EDT | 8:30 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:49 AM EDT | 8:59 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:14 AM EDT | 9:34 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:35 AM EDT | 10:13 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:49 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:37 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 10m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 12m
Tomorrow will be 1m 21s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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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| Rutherfordton | 77 °F | Clear | 7:55 PM EDT |
| Morganton | 77 °F | Clear | 7:55 PM EDT |
| Hickory | 77 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Shelby | 76 °F | Clear | 7:55 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 (KFQD) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 305° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KFQD 212355Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW T02500195 10298 20250
| 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| MesoWest V54A Nebo , Marion, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 72% | NW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1469 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS GRANDFATHER NC, Marion, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 64 °F | 62% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1600 ft | 7:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Burkemont, Morganton, NC | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 65 °F | 65% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1188 ft | 8:04 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pinnacle Elementary, Rutherfordton, NC | 78.5 °F | 81 °F | 70 °F | 74% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1148 ft | 7:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sunshine Elementary, Bostic, NC | 76.9 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 73% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1093 ft | 7:57 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Petche Gap, Morganton, NC | 76.1 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 65% | NE at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1324 ft | 8:04 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS RUTHERFORD COUNTY NC, Rutherfordton, NC | 80 °F | 82 °F | 67 °F | 64% | SE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1056 ft | 7:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| BurkeWeather.com, Valdese, NC | 75.6 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 74% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1193 ft | 8:04 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 1.16 Miles Northwest of Valdese, Valdese, NC | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 77% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1157 ft | 8:04 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary, Forest City, NC | 77.6 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 72% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 966 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lenoir, Lenoir, NC | 76.9 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 78% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1153 ft | 8:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Granite Falls, NC | 76.3 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 81% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1200 ft | 10:04 PM GST | Normal | |
| Paw Paw Preserve, Lake Lure, NC | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 71% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1434 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS NORTH COVE PINNACLE (FR1) NC, Little Switzerland, NC | 79 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2560 ft | 7:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Black Mountain, NC | 71.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 91% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 8:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS BUSICK NC, Little Switzerland, NC | 71 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 78% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2892 ft | 7:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 73.1 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 85% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 2378 ft | 8:04 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NonFedAWOS AVERY COUNTY , Linville Falls, NC | 73 °F | 76 °F | 61 °F | 65% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2750 ft | 7:35 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 69 °F | - | 68 °F | 95% | NE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 7:47 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Winter Star Environmental, Burnsville, NC | 70.8 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 78% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2875 ft | 8:03 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Downtown, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC | 67.9 °F | - | 58 °F | 71% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3455 ft | 8:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| High Rock Acres, Black Mountain, NC | 70.3 °F | 71 °F | 64 °F | 80% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3215 ft | 8:04 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 70 °F | - | 63 °F | 78% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3298 ft | 7:49 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| View Looking North, Little Switzerland, NC | 67.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 83% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3720 ft | 8:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Gingercake Acres/Jonas Ridge, Newland, NC | 68.5 °F | - | - | - | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3750 ft | 8:03 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 68 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 7:47 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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