Sparta, NC

8:17 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 2884 ft
Lon: 81.1° W
Lat: 36.5° N
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Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
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Sparta Weather at a Glance

Updated 8:15 PM EDT
Weather Station
Jefferson (KGEV)
Elevation
3179 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
60 °F
Feels Like 60 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
6:15 AM
8:27 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Thunderstorm 59 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 66 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 61 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 77 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 77 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.17 in
Visibility
3.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
93%
Rainfall
0.15 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGEV 190015Z AUTO 15003KT 3SM BR OVC003 16/14 A3017 RMK AO2 T01550144
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
60 °F
61,62,62,62,62,62,61,61,60,60,60,60,60
Dew Point
58 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from SSE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
4.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Flash Flood Watch in effect through Sunday morning...

Weather Forecast for Sparta NC

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KGEV

Saturday, 18
Thunderstorm
70 | 59 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
100%
Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
66 | 61 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Monday, 20
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 55 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 48 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
70 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
70 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 50 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 57 62 | 57 65 | 57 62 | 57
Wind 2 mph South 5 mph South 5 mph SSE 3 mph SE
Humidity 76% 87% 75% 86%
Chance of Precip. 50% 90% 100% 80%
Cloud Cover 86% 100% 100% 92%
Conditions Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:15 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.38], Average RMSE [1.65]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.90], Average RMSE [1.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 57 63 | 59 63 | 60 62 | 58
Wind 2 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 2 mph SE 3 mph South
Humidity 89% 88% 89% 89%
Chance of Precip. 70% 80% 80% 70%
Cloud Cover 85% 84% 85% 89%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:14 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.89], Average RMSE [2.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.98], Average RMSE [1.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 58 68 | 60 73 | 59 63 | 60
Wind 2 mph SSW 5 mph West 8 mph South 4 mph West
Humidity 89% 76% 61% 91%
Chance of Precip. 70% 50% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 47% 68% 90%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:13 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.87], Average RMSE [2.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.39], Average RMSE [2.20] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 76 | 65 73 | 68 63 | 57
Wind 4 mph NW 5 mph WNW 3 mph WSW 3 mph SW
Humidity 88% 65% 85% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 14% 66% 69% 2%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:13 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.66], Average RMSE [2.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.46], Average RMSE [2.31] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 57 76 | 63 70 | 67 64 | 61
Wind 3 mph West 3 mph SSW 7 mph South 5 mph SSE
Humidity 86% 62% 90% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 2% 38% 68% 84%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:12 AM
8:30 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.49], Average RMSE [2.65]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.56], Average RMSE [2.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 60 67 | 64 69 | 65 62 | 60
Wind 4 mph South 6 mph South 6 mph SSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 88% 89% 90%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 92% 87% 92% 84%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:11 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.66], Average RMSE [2.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.94], Average RMSE [2.95] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 57 64 | 62 65 | 62 61 | 56
Wind 3 mph West 4 mph West 5 mph WNW 5 mph NW
Humidity 97% 89% 89% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 92% 89% 88% 96%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:11 AM
8:31 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.76], Average RMSE [2.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.89], Average RMSE [3.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 53 65 | 46 65 | 47 60 | 46
Wind 7 mph NW 9 mph NNW 11 mph NNW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 93% 51% 54% 60%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 37% 76% 61% 31%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:32 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.32], Average RMSE [2.97]
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 43 64 | 51 66 | 56 58 | 55
Wind 3 mph NNE 1 mph NNE 1 mph ENE 2 mph East
Humidity 63% 61% 69% 94%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 40% 57% 24%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:10 AM
8:33 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.46], Average RMSE [3.09]
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 55 65 | 56 66 | 58 57 | 57
Wind 1 mph East 1 mph SE 2 mph SSE 2 mph SSE
Humidity 95% 72% 74% 99%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 10% 9% 7% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:09 AM
8:33 PM
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 55 67 | 58 68 | 62 59 | 59
Wind 2 mph South 2 mph SSW 3 mph South 3 mph South
Humidity 100% 72% 80% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 31% 22% 16%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 4:53 PM EDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 58 70 | 62 70 | 65 67 | 64
Wind 3 mph SSW 3 mph SW 3 mph SW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 100% 73% 84% 90%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 72 °F 46 °F
Record 83 °F (1987) 27 °F (1973)
Yesterday 72 °F 55 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:15 AM EDT 8:27 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:46 AM EDT 8:56 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 5:10 AM EDT 9:31 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:32 AM EDT 10:10 PM EDT
Moon 1:40 PM EDT (5/18) 1:55 AM EDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 10m
Length of Day
14h 12m
Tomorrow will be 1m 31s longer.
First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 25
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
86 °F
Lumberton
86 °F
Fayetteville
86 °F
Clinton
85 °F
Fort Bragg
85 °F
Goldsboro
56 °F
Franklin
56 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Lumberton
58 °F
Sanford
59 °F
Asheville
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Jefferson 60 °F Overcast 8:15 PM EDT
North Wilkesboro 64 °F Overcast 7:55 PM EDT
Galax 64 °F Mostly Cloudy 7:55 PM EDT
Marion 68 °F Overcast 7:55 PM EDT
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Flight Rule: LIFR (KGEV)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 150° (SSE)
Ceiling: 300 ft

METAR KGEV 190015Z AUTO 15003KT 3SM BR OVC003 16/14 A3017 RMK AO2 T01550144

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Event Date Forecast
White Sox vs. Angels 1:05 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 Clear, 74 °F
Reds vs. Phillies 4:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Chance of Rain, 67 °F
Event Date Forecast
Juventus vs. Sampdoria 8:45 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 Rain, High 66° F/ 19° C
Brest vs. Paris SG 9:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 Scattered Clouds, High 62° F/ 17° C
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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
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest U55A Sparta , Sparta, NC 60 °F 58 °F 93% SSE  at  - 0.00 in / hr 2831 ft 7:45 PM EDT MADIS
Air Bellows Gap, Whitehead, NC 58.4 °F 58 °F 98% NW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 3650 ft 8:04 PM EDT Normal
High Country Lights, Ennice, NC 59.8 °F 59 °F 98% South  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2871 ft 8:10 PM EDT Normal
rural, Laurel Springs, NC 60.6 °F 56 °F 84% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.04 in / hr 2980 ft 8:00 PM EDT Normal  
edmonds, Ennice, NC 60.4 °F 60 °F 98% West  at  0.0 mph - / hr 2766 ft 8:10 PM EDT Normal  
Pine Mountain/Carsonville, Independence, VA, VA 62.1 °F 59 °F 90% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 2569 ft 8:13 PM EDT Normal
Laurel Springs, Laurel Springs, NC 59.8 °F 59 °F 96% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 3030 ft 8:06 PM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Elk Creek VA , Elk Creek, VA 62 °F 59 °F 89% SW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 2814 ft 7:43 PM EDT MADIS
Taylorwoods Station, Galax, VA 61.6 °F 60 °F 95% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 2585 ft 8:17 PM EDT Rapid Fire
RAWS RENDEZVOUS MTN. NC, Millers Creek, NC 63 °F 63 °F 99% SSW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 2383 ft 7:10 PM EDT MADIS
Job's Cabin Township, Purlear, NC 60.2 °F 60 °F 99% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.12 in / hr 3008 ft 8:15 PM EDT Normal  
Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC 61.8 °F 58 °F 87% South  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3050 ft 8:00 PM EDT Normal
Blue Ridge Vista Cabin, West Jefferson, NC 59.3 °F 54 °F 81% East  at  3.0 mph 0.04 in / hr 3407 ft 8:15 PM EDT Normal
Phillips Gap, Purlear, NC 60.4 °F 60 °F 98% SSE  at  2.0 mph 0.06 in / hr 3150 ft 8:02 PM EDT Normal
Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC 65.6 °F 64 °F 94% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1480 ft 8:14 PM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Hays NC , North Wilkesboro, NC 64 °F 63 °F 97% South  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1687 ft 7:41 PM EDT MADIS
Dobson, Dobson, NC 67.4 °F 65 °F 92% SSE  at  0.0 mph - / hr 1357 ft 8:04 PM EDT Normal  
RAWS RAVEN KNOB (SURRY CTY) NC, Lowgap, NC 67 °F 66 °F 96% West  at  2 mph 0.01 in / hr 1299 ft 7:17 PM EDT MADIS
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA 57.1 °F 56 °F 98% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4000 ft 7:58 PM EDT Normal
The Day Family of Pleasant Hill, Elkin, NC 65.5 °F 62 °F 87% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1196 ft 8:17 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
N2UYB, Mt Airy, NC 66.9 °F 66 °F 98% WNW  at  1.1 mph - / hr 1273 ft 8:02 PM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Dobson NC , Dobson, NC 67 °F 64 °F 91% ESE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1171 ft 7:48 PM EDT MADIS
Millers Creek, Millers Creek, NC 65.0 °F 64 °F 95% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1040 ft 8:04 PM EDT Normal
North Surry High School, Mount Airy, NC 66.8 °F 65 °F 93% SE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1079 ft 8:17 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Flash Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:21 PM EDT on May 18, 2013

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia...
including the following areas... in northwest North Carolina...
Alleghany NC... Ashe and Watauga. In southwest Virginia...
Grayson and Smyth.

* Through Sunday morning

* several locations in the watch area had as much as 3 inches of
rain since Friday morning. An additional 1 to 2 inches of
rainfall... due to strong slow moving thunderstorms... is possible
late this evening and overnight. High rainfall amounts in a
short period of time may produce flash flooding... especially in
areas that received heavy rain Friday and earlier today.

* Heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding of small streams and
creeks... low water crossings... and any flood prone low-lying
areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:49 PM EDT on May 18, 2013

... Precipitation totals...

The following is a list of unofficial precipitation totals for a 24
hour period ending at 8 am Saturday. These reports are from a
combination of sources including coop observers... IFLOWS gages... and
ASOS and have not been quality controlled.


North Carolina


... Alleghany County...

    0.76 little r/Sparta IFLOWS

... Ashe County...

    2.00 Jefferson 2 E coop
    0.41 Buffalo Creek IFLOWS
    0.33 nf new/Ashland IFLOWS

... Surry County...

    0.40 Raven Knob RAWS

... Watauga County...

    0.43 Triplett rg dcp
    0.39 Watauga r/Foscoe IFLOWS
    0.32 Shawneehaw fd IFLOWS
    0.31 Sandy Flats IFLOWS
    0.30 Boone rg (tva)


Virginia


... Alleghany County...

    0.40 Peters mtn IFLOWS
    0.36 Rich Patch IFLOWS

... Amherst County...

    0.58 Pedlar dam coop

... Appomattox County...

    0.66 Appomattox coop

... Bedford County...

    0.56 Holcomb rock coop

... Botetourt County...

    1.16 apple Orchard IFLOWS
    1.12 carvin creek IFLOWS
    0.63 Buchanan
    0.52 Lithia IFLOWS
    0.44 tinker creek IFLOWS
    0.32 Daleville IFLOWS/USGS

... Buckingham County...

    0.44 Buckingham coop

... City of Roanoke...

    0.48 Montclair IFLOWS
    0.44 lower N. Lakes IFLOWS

... Campbell County...

    0.52 Brookneal coop
    0.28 Lynchburg ap (asos)

... Craig County...

    0.47 Johns ck/rte 311 IFLOWS

... Floyd County...

    0.87 Copper Hill IFLOWS
    0.42 Willis coop
    0.26 Copper Hill coop

... Franklin County...

    0.55 adney gap IFLOWS
    0.36 Blackwater/calw IFLOWS

... Grayson County...

    0.31 Troutdale dcp
    0.30 Galax

... Halifax County...

    1.09 South Boston coop

... Henry County...

    0.99 Prilliman IFLOWS
    0.35 lower Smith IFLOWS

... Montgomery County...

    0.48 Shawsville sg/IFLOWS
    0.28 Christiansburg coop

... Patrick County...

    1.45 Woolwine coop
    0.63 busted rock #2 IFLOWS

... Pittsylvania County...

    1.14 Chatham coop

... Roanoke County...

    0.94 Roanoke ap (asos)
    0.72 Roanoke 8n coop
    0.63 Mason creek IFLOWS
    0.59 witt's Orchard IFLOWS
    0.59 Salem pump stn IFLOWS
    0.52 Peters Creek IFLOWS
    0.36 Sugarloaf mtn IFLOWS

... Rockbridge County...

    1.11 Glasgow 1 se coop
    0.75 north mtn IFLOWS
    0.59 Buena Vista coop
    0.57 glenped RAWS
    0.43 Buffalo ck at Murat IFLOWS sg/rg
    0.35 Lexington IFLOWS/coop
    0.32 Rockbridge Baths
    0.32 Vesuvius IFLOWS

... Smyth County...

    0.40 Walker house IFLOWS
    0.35 Mt. Rogers IFLOWS


West Virginia


... Greenbrier County...

    0.47 White Sulphur Springs coop
    0.40 White Sulphur spgs dcp
    0.28 Meadow Bluff IFLOWS

... Mercer County...

    0.40 mataoka IFLOWS
    0.40 Eads Mill IFLOWS
    0.40 Bramwell IFLOWS
    0.28 Arista IFLOWS

... Monroe County...

    0.35 Ballard IFLOWS

... Summers County...

    0.36 Pipestem RAWS
    0.25 Bluestone r. At Pipestem


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