Sparta, NC

11:20 AM EDT on June 19, 2013 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 2884 ft
Lon: 81.1° W
Lat: 36.5° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Wet and active weather will spread across the Northwest with threats of severe weather development on Wednesday. An upper low along the Pacific Northwest Coast will begin to shift inland on Wednesday, ushering ample moisture and energy inland across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorm activity to spread across these regions through the day, with areas of severe weather becoming possible in central and eastern Montana into northwestern North Dakota. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for this area on Wednesday with primary threats of large hail and damaging wind gusts. In addition to severe storms, these areas will also see increased chance of flooding due to the slow moving nature of this system.

Elsewhere in the West, fire danger will run high across the Four Corners as gusty winds sweep across the region and a warm and dry airmass remains overhead. Red Flag Warnings are expected for this region as this weather setup will increase chances of wildfire development.

In the Plains, generally isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Southern High Plains will advance northeastward across the Central Plains, spanning into the Northern Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley by the evening.

In the East, showers will gradually taper off in the Northeast and upper Mid-Atlantic as cold fronts impacting the regions move offshore and high pressure moves overhead. The southern portion of a cold front extending across the Southeast will become nearly stationary as it nears the Gulf Coast. Expect showers and thunderstorm to continue in the southeastern corner of the nation and along the Gulf Coast.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Wet and active weather will spread across the Northwest with threats of severe weather development on Wednesday. An upper low along the Pacific Northwest Coast will begin to shift inland on Wednesday, ushering ample moisture and energy inland across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorm activity to spread across these regions through the day, with areas of severe weather becoming possible in central and eastern Montana into northwestern North Dakota. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe thunderstorm development for this area on Wednesday with primary threats of large hail and damaging wind gusts. In addition to severe storms, these areas will also see increased chance of flooding due to the slow moving nature of this system.

Elsewhere in the West, fire danger will run high across the Four Corners as gusty winds sweep across the region and a warm and dry airmass remains overhead. Red Flag Warnings are expected for this region as this weather setup will increase chances of wildfire development.

In the Plains, generally isolated showers and thunderstorms in the Southern High Plains will advance northeastward across the Central Plains, spanning into the Northern Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley by the evening.

In the East, showers will gradually taper off in the Northeast and upper Mid-Atlantic as cold fronts impacting the regions move offshore and high pressure moves overhead. The southern portion of a cold front extending across the Southeast will become nearly stationary as it nears the Gulf Coast. Expect showers and thunderstorm to continue in the southeastern corner of the nation and along the Gulf Coast.
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Sparta Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:08 AM EDT
Elevation
3650 ft
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
65.6 °F
Feels Like 65.6 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
6:06 AM
8:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Thunderstorm 72 °F
Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 72 | -36 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Clear 73 | 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 75 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.13 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
77%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
65.6 °F
59,58,57,59,59,61,62,65,65,66,67,67,67
Dew Point
58 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
Health
UV
10 out of 16
Pollen
3.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of snow. Fog overnight. Low of -36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Sparta Weather Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for Sparta Weather Station KNCSPART3

Wednesday, 19
Thunderstorm
72 | 59 °F
Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | -36 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 22
Clear
73 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 56 66 | 57 68 | 58 62 | 59
Wind 6 mph NNW 4 mph NNE 1 mph ESE 0 mph West
Humidity 100% 72% 71% 89%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 62% 53% 66% 61%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.18], Average RMSE [1.52]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.13], Average RMSE [1.84] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 58 64 | 60 69 | 61 62 | 58
Wind 0 mph West 7 mph ESE 5 mph SE 1 mph ESE
Humidity 96% 84% 74% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 72% 62% 54% 51%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.48], Average RMSE [1.07]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [2.02] : Use NWS
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of snow. Fog overnight. Low of -36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 57 68 | 58 68 | 61 -2 | -8
Wind 0 mph West 3 mph ENE 4 mph ESE 3 mph SSE
Humidity 94% 72% 75% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 46% 47% 51% 1%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.51], Average RMSE [2.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [3.13] : Use NWS
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 48 69 | 53 70 | 52 62 | 47
Wind 1 mph NW 5 mph SE 7 mph SE 3 mph SSW
Humidity 66% 58% 54% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 18% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:06 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [1.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [2.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 50 70 | 60 66 | 65 66 | 62
Wind 2 mph SSW 6 mph SSE 7 mph South 3 mph South
Humidity 70% 70% 98% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 59% 64%
Conditions Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [2.31]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [2.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 60 71 | 68 73 | 69 67 | 63
Wind 3 mph SSW 5 mph SW 4 mph WSW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 92% 86% 85% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 38% 57% 87%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.05], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.50], Average RMSE [2.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 61 71 | 66 72 | 69 65 | 64
Wind 4 mph WNW 5 mph West 6 mph SW 4 mph West
Humidity 87% 81% 86% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 52% 61% 90% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:07 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.89], Average RMSE [1.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.58], Average RMSE [2.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 62 71 | 67 71 | 69 69 | 69
Wind 4 mph WNW 4 mph WSW 7 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 89% 89% 91% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 6% 30% 56% 50%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:08 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [3.00]
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 68 72 | 70 72 | 72 69 | 69
Wind 5 mph WSW 6 mph SW 6 mph SW 5 mph SW
Humidity 100% 90% 97% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 47% 56% 56%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Fog Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:08 AM
8:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [2.70]
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 68 72 | 71 73 | 73 69 | 69
Wind 5 mph SW 6 mph WSW 5 mph SW 4 mph SW
Humidity 100% 95% 97% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 47% 62% 74%
Conditions Fog Fog Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:08 AM
8:46 PM
Source: BestForecast at
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 67 71 | 69 73 | 65 68 | 64
Wind 3 mph WSW 3 mph WSW 3 mph SW 3 mph SW
Humidity 100% 93% 77% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 83% 76% 53% %
Conditions Fog Fog Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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Weather History & Almanac
June 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGEV) 78 °F 57 °F
Record (KGEV) 85 °F (1984) 43 °F (1986)
Yesterday 66.3 °F 59.6 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Jun. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:06 AM EDT 8:45 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:35 AM EDT 9:16 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 4:57 AM EDT 9:54 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:15 AM EDT 10:36 PM EDT
Moon 4:41 PM EDT 2:44 AM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 40m
Length of Day
14h 39m
Tomorrow will be 0m 3s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 80% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Jun 23
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Jun 30
Last Quarter
Jul 8
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Jul 15
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State Highs State Lows
79 °F
Beaufort
78 °F
Charlotte
77 °F
Hatteras
77 °F
Wadesboro
77 °F
Fayetteville
56 °F
Morganton
57 °F
Jefferson
57 °F
Franklin
58 °F
Andrews
58 °F
Reidsville
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Dir: 275° (West)
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest U55A Sparta , Sparta, NC 68 °F - 58 °F 69% SW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 2831 ft 10:15 AM EDT MADIS
Air Bellows Gap, Whitehead, NC 65.6 °F - 58 °F 77% West  at  2.0 mph - / hr 3650 ft 11:08 AM EDT Normal
High Country Lights, Ennice, NC 69.0 °F - 62 °F 77% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2871 ft 11:20 AM EDT Normal
rural, Laurel Springs, NC 71.1 °F 75 °F 30 °F 22% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2980 ft 11:20 AM EDT Normal  
edmonds, Ennice, NC 72.3 °F 71 °F 68 °F 85% NE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 2766 ft 11:16 AM EDT Normal  
Pine Mountain/Carsonville, Independence, VA, VA 72.1 °F 72 °F 66 °F 81% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2569 ft 11:18 AM EDT Normal
Laurel Springs, Laurel Springs, NC 67.7 °F - 60 °F 77% NNE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3030 ft 11:13 AM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Elk Creek VA , Elk Creek, VA 70 °F - 62 °F 75% NW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 2814 ft 10:58 AM EDT MADIS
Taylorwoods Station, Galax, VA 70.4 °F 71 °F 64 °F 81% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2585 ft 11:20 AM EDT Rapid Fire
RAWS RENDEZVOUS MTN. NC, Millers Creek, NC 79 °F 80 °F 61 °F 55% North  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 2383 ft 10:10 AM EDT MADIS
Job's Cabin Township, Purlear, NC 68.5 °F - 63 °F 82% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3008 ft 11:20 AM EDT Normal  
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC 69.4 °F - 55 °F 61% NE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3050 ft 11:00 AM EDT Normal
Cameron Ridge Road, Warrensville, NC 67.2 °F - 62 °F 82% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3200 ft 11:15 AM EDT Normal  
Phillips Gap, Purlear, NC 70.2 °F 72 °F 62 °F 76% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3150 ft 11:02 AM EDT Normal
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC 76.7 °F 78 °F 65 °F 67% East  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1480 ft 11:19 AM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Hays NC , North Wilkesboro, NC 75 °F 76 °F 68 °F 78% South  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1687 ft 10:55 AM EDT MADIS
RAWS RAVEN KNOB (SURRY CTY) NC, Lowgap, NC 79 °F 80 °F 62 °F 57% NE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1299 ft 10:17 AM EDT MADIS
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA 65.0 °F - 59 °F 81% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 10:52 AM EDT Normal
Traphill, Traphill, NC 78.1 °F 80 °F 64 °F 62% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1083 ft 11:20 AM EDT Normal  
The Day Family of Pleasant Hill, Elkin, NC 75.7 °F 77 °F 65 °F 69% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1196 ft 11:20 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
N2UYB, Mt Airy, NC 80.4 °F 88 °F 80 °F 98% SE  at  1.7 mph - / hr 1273 ft 11:06 AM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Dobson NC , Dobson, NC 77 °F 79 °F 66 °F 69% NW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1171 ft 10:58 AM EDT MADIS
Millers Creek, Millers Creek, NC 77.2 °F 79 °F 64 °F 63% SSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1040 ft 11:08 AM EDT Normal
North Surry High School, Mount Airy, NC 77.4 °F 79 °F 66 °F 67% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1079 ft 11:20 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:10 am EDT on June 19, 2013

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Bluefield WV...

0.72 inches of rain fell yesterday June 18th at Bluefield WV. This
breaks the old record of 0.53 set back in 2000. Records for
Bluefield date back to 1959.


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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:09 am EDT on June 19, 2013

... Public information statement for seasonal landslide awareness
and preparedness...

The appalachian mountain region is one the most susceptible regions
in the United States for significant landslide activity according to
the United States geologic survey (usgs). Research has shown that
extreme rainfall of 5 to 10 inches or more within 24 hours...
especially when combined with already saturated soil conditions... can
result in deadly landslide activity in our mountainous terrain. This
is most likely when the remnants of tropical storms or hurricanes
interact with the Appalachian Mountains... usually during the mid-
Summer through mid-autumn period. Examples of catastrophic events
where many lives were lost and structures were destroyed include
August 1940 in northwest North Carolina... and remnants of hurricane
Camille in August 1969 in west- central Virginia. However landslides
can also occur on smaller scales from intense rainfall associated
with slow-moving thunderstorm complexes... or during heavy rainfall on
top of snow cover or saturated ground in the winter.

Landslides... which can include fast-moving debris flows consisting
of water... mud... Falling Rocks... trees... and other large debris...
are most likely on steep slopes and within small valleys that drain
steep slopes. Landslides are powerful... and are capable of washing
out roads... bridges... and homes. People living in areas prone to
landslides should be aware of the danger and be prepared to act.

Below are some recommended actions to consider taking both ahead of
the storm and when it begins.

Before the storm:

* become familiar with the land around you. Learn whether
     landslides have occurred in your area. Slopes where landslides
     have occurred in the past are likely to experience them in the
     future.

* Check with local authorities to learn about emergency response
     and evacuation plans for your area... and develop your own
     emergency plans for your family and business.

* Watch the hillsides around your home for signs of land
     movement... such as cracks in soil and building foundations... or
     progressively tilting trees.

* If you know you live in a location prone to landslides...
     consider heading to a safer location before the heavy rain
     begins. This generally means moving to higher ground... away from
     streams... rivers... and also steep slopes. Seek a sturdy shelter
     if possible such as a well-built home... church... or school.

* When a period of very heavy rainfall with an enhanced threat for
     landslides is anticipated 12 to 48 hours in advance... the
     National Weather Service will include specific call-to-action
     statements within flash flood watches (wbcffarnk).

During the storm:

* avoid driving near steep slopes or crossing stream valleys.
     Never try to drive across a flooded Road.

* Immediately move away from steep slopes and small streams in
     steep valleys. Seek Refuge on higher ground away from
     streams... preferably in a sturdy shelter.

* Stay alert. Many landslide fatalities occur when people are
     sleeping. Keep tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for
     the latest warnings and statements. Be aware that short intense
     bursts of rainfall are particularly dangerous.

* Listen for unusual sounds that might indicate moving debris...
     such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together. A trickle
     of flowing mud or debris may precede a much larger and dangerous
     flow. Head to higher ground immediately. Save yourself... not
     your belongings.

* When there is believed to be an imminent threat for flash
     flooding with an enhanced risk for widespread landslide
     activity... the National Weather Service will include specific
     call-to-action statements within flash flood warnings
     (wbcffwrnk).

For more information on landslides and preparedness... visit
landslides.USGS.Gov.

For the latest forecasts... watches and warnings from the National
Weather Service... visit weather.Gov/Blacksburg... or stay tuned to
NOAA Weather Radio.


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