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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 17, 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 17, 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 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 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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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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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 55 | 63 | 58 | 66 | 59 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph South | 6 mph South | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 77% | 82% | 75% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 90% | 90% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 100% | 96% | 96% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 72 | 59 | 71 | 59 | 64 | 58 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 65% | 64% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 81% | 76% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 74 | 59 | 76 | 60 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 5 mph WNW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 57% | 56% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 58% | 54% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 57 | 78 | 68 | 74 | 67 | 68 | 61 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 1 mph West | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 68% | 76% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 42% | 64% | 27% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 72 | 66 | 73 | 65 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 91% | 79% | 74% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 45% | 59% | 55% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 60 | 66 | 63 | 74 | 62 | 66 | 57 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 6 mph South | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 87% | 66% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 76% | 86% | 51% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 71 | 61 | 69 | 62 | 63 | 56 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph NW | 4 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 85% | 72% | 76% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 3% | 62% | 60% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 53 | 72 | 57 | 68 | 55 | 60 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 6 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW | 0 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 60% | 65% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 89% | 46% | 48% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 54 | 70 | 54 | 67 | 54 | 61 | 51 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 1 mph NE | 1 mph East | 1 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 55% | 60% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 50% | 42% | 30% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 46 | 70 | 47 | 68 | 53 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 63% | 44% | 54% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 5% | 8% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 53 | 70 | 54 | 71 | 56 | 62 | 55 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 2 mph South | 3 mph South | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 55% | 60% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 25% | 13% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 | 6:24 AM EDT | 8:32 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:56 AM EDT | 9:01 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:21 AM EDT | 9:36 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:43 AM EDT | 10:13 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:48 PM EDT | 2:02 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 04m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 07m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
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| First Quarter, 54% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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81 °F
New Bern
80 °F
Southern Pines
80 °F
Jacksonville
80 °F
Fayetteville
79 °F
Fort Bragg
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56 °F
Franklin
56 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Sanford
59 °F
Kenansville
59 °F
Lincolnton
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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 | 64 °F | Light Rain | 10:54 AM EDT |
| Franklin | 63 °F | Overcast | 10:55 AM EDT |
| Andrews | 65 °F | Overcast | 10:55 AM EDT |
| Knoxville | 70 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:53 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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CHQ6132 New York, NY |
KAVL | 11:17AM | On Time |
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ASQ5828 Chicago, IL |
KTYS | 11:08AM | On Time |
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EGF4136 Chicago, IL |
KTYS | 11:53AM | On Time |
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FLG3958 Detroit, MI |
KTYS | 11:59AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 2200 ft |
METAR KAVL 181454Z 15007KT 10SM -RA SCT017 BKN022 OVC032 18/17 A3016 RMK AO2 RAB33 SLP195 P0000 60019 T01780167 50004
| 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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| Elche vs. Almería | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Mirandés vs. Hércules | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° 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 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Iron Duff, Waynesville, NC | 64.6 °F | 62 °F | 93% | South at 2.2 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2800 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Utah Mountain Rockface, Waynesville, NC | 59.2 °F | 58 °F | 95% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3500 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hydershire, Clyde, NC | 65.5 °F | 65 °F | 99% | SSW at 0.7 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 2800 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley, NC | 63.1 °F | 61 °F | 92% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3038 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pinehaven, Clyde, NC | 66.1 °F | 62 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2657 ft | 11:08 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Fisher Ridge, Maggie Valley, NC | 59.7 °F | 58 °F | 94% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3500 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| The Estates at Boulder Creek, Waynesville, NC | 61.3 °F | 61 °F | 100% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3159 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Saunookweather, Waynesville, NC | 60.3 °F | 58 °F | 93% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 3388 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Canton, NC, Canton, NC | 64.0 °F | 54 °F | 50% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2730 ft | 11:12 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS CHEROKEE NC, Maggie Valley, NC | 60 °F | 59 °F | 98% | West at 3 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 3399 ft | 9:57 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Leicester NC , Leicester, NC | 60 °F | 59 °F | 96% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2900 ft | 10:48 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Leicester NC , Leicester, NC | 61 °F | 60 °F | 97% | SW at 0 mph | 0.10 in / hr | 2598 ft | 8:28 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Worley Cove, Leicester, NC | 64.9 °F | 65 °F | 99% | East at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2392 ft | 10:14 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| White Rock Mountain, Candler, NC | 64.0 °F | 63 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2580 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS TOW STRING NC, Cherokee, NC | 60 °F | 59 °F | 98% | South at 1 mph | 0.13 in / hr | 2994 ft | 10:32 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC | 65.8 °F | 63 °F | 91% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2475 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS COW MOUNTAIN NC, Cherokee, NC | 61 °F | 61 °F | 99% | West at 0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 2390 ft | 10:32 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| RAWS DAVIDSON RIVER NC, Penrose, NC | 61 °F | 59 °F | 94% | SW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3200 ft | 10:04 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Cullowhee, Cullowhee, NC | 63.3 °F | 62 °F | 95% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2536 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Enka, Candler, NC | 64.0 °F | 63 °F | 96% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS JACKSON COUNTY NC, Webster, NC | 61 °F | 59 °F | 92% | SE at 6 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 2799 ft | 10:10 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Mount Carmel Acres, Asheville, NC | 66.7 °F | 65 °F | 94% | NE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2220 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Laurel Highlands, Gatlinburg, TN | 65.5 °F | 65 °F | 99% | NW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1962 ft | 11:02 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Conleys Creek, Whittier, NC | 63.0 °F | 62 °F | 97% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2116 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Avery Creek, Arden, NC | 65.8 °F | 54 °F | 66% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2516 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Creekstone, Waynesville, NC | 59.4 °F | 57 °F | 92% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 4455 ft | 11:14 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Up in the mountains, Canton, NC | 59.7 °F | 59 °F | 97% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4000 ft | 11:16 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Dogstar Observatory, Sylva, NC | 61.0 °F | 56 °F | 85% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3800 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cruso, Canton, NC | 59.5 °F | 58 °F | 94% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 3809 ft | 11:01 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| The Thundering Herd, Maggie Valley, NC | 55.4 °F | 55 °F | 98% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 4672 ft | 11:03 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Rugged Cross Ridge, Clyde, NC | 60.9 °F | 61 °F | 100% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4175 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Pigeon River Rafting, Hartford, TN | 64.0 °F | 64 °F | 100% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1280 ft | 11:10 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS IP STATION NC, Clyde, NC | 53 °F | 53 °F | 99% | NW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5291 ft | 10:03 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
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