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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 a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 77 | 64 | 81 | 64 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 67% | 55% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 52% | 64% | 72% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 78 | 63 | 78 | 59 | 66 | 57 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 94% | 59% | 51% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 70% | 55% | 52% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 53 | 67 | 49 | 63 | 39 | 54 | 36 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 15 mph WNW | 11 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 82% | 50% | 42% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 30% | 19% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 33 | 67 | 36 | 71 | 40 | 58 | 36 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 51% | 31% | 32% | 42% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 100% | 53% | 99% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 36 | 70 | 45 | 70 | 47 | 62 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 3 mph East | 2 mph SSW | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 53% | 39% | 44% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 47 | 69 | 56 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 56 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SW | 5 mph ENE | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 66% | 64% | 90% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 57 | 73 | 62 | 70 | 64 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 65% | 85% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 55% | 89% | 94% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 59 | 69 | 64 | 72 | 67 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 83% | 80% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 27% | 33% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 63 | 79 | 63 | 79 | 65 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 56% | 63% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 83% | 57% | 64% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 11% | 19% | 19% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 82 | 66 | 79 | 68 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 84% | 59% | 67% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 9% | 11% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KGSO) | 79 °F | 58 °F |
| Record (KGSO) | 97 °F (1941) | 40 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 87 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:09 AM EDT | 8:25 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:40 AM EDT | 8:54 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:05 AM EDT | 9:30 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:26 AM EDT | 10:09 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:50 PM EDT | 4:07 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 14m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 15m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 90% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
Manteo
73 °F
Beaufort
73 °F
Washington
73 °F
Piney Island
73 °F
Swansboro
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58 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Morganton
58 °F
Franklin
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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| Winston-Salem | 68 °F | Overcast | 6:03 AM EDT |
| Greensboro | 68 °F | Overcast | 6:18 AM EDT |
| Lexington | 67 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:35 AM EDT |
| Mount Airy | 67 °F | Overcast | 6:35 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FDX1577 Memphis, TN |
KGSO | 06:46AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KINT) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 149° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | 1000 ft |
SPECI KINT 221003Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM OVC010 20/18 A3000 RMK AO2 CIG 008V013
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Winston-Salem Dash vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 77°F |
| A Perfect Likeness: Carroll Photographs Dickens, written by Daniel Rover Singer | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 77°F |
| Winston-Salem Dash vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| A Perfect Likeness: Carroll Photographs Dickens, written by Daniel Rover Singer | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| Winston-Salem Dash vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 57°F |
| Winston-Salem Walking Food Tours *Every Saturday* | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 59°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Twins vs. Braves | 12:10 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Brewers | 12:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °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 | Scattered Clouds, High 69° F/ 21° 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Wyndham Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 15, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| Wyndham Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 16, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC | 67.7 °F | - | 65 °F | 92% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 817 ft | 6:42 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Waughtown, WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 91% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Andrew's Weather Center, Winston-Salem, NC | 68.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 92% | South at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 942 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Walkertown Weather Express, Walkertown, NC | 67.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 94% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 974 ft | 6:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sunny Dell Lakes, Winston-Salem, NC | 67.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 93% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 774 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forsyth County, Rural Hall, NC | 67.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 92% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 825 ft | 6:49 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Mallard Lakes, Winston-Salem, NC | 67.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 95% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 882 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| W4UFM - 52N at Hwy 65, Winston-Salem, NC | 67.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 100% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Applegate Road, Kernersville, NC | 68.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 88% | East at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 978 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Arcadia {KNCLEXIN15}, Lexington, NC | 67.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 90% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Creedmor (WD4LSS), Winston Salem, NC | 66.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 770 ft | 6:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Forsyth County, West, Winston-Salem, NC | 66.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 918 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rural Hall, NC | 67.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | SW at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 970 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Off Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, NC | 67.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 93% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 809 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Harvest Ridge Subdivision, Kernersville, NC | 65.9 °F | - | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1000 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Western Forsyth County, Lewisville, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 93% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 902 ft | 6:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Northwestern Forsyth County, Tobaccoville, NC | 66.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 970 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| JKS Incorporated, Lexington, NC | 67.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Beeson Rd, Oak Ridge, NC | 68.2 °F | - | 65 °F | 90% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 958 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Billet Place, Oak Ridge, NC | 68.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 87% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Echo Hill - Yadkin River, Vienna, NC | 67.3 °F | - | 67 °F | 100% | South at 1.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 896 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deep River, High Point, NC | 69.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 85% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 883 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| The Meadows, Tobaccoville, NC | 67.8 °F | - | 50 °F | 52% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 920 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| High Point Carol Bay, High Point, NC | 68.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 865 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Between the Lakes, High Point, NC | 69.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 843 ft | 6:40 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Winding Creek Golf Course, Thomasville, Thomasville, NC | 68.1 °F | - | 65 °F | 91% | SSW at 9.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 6:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| forbush, East Bend, NC | 66.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 774 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Guilford Elementary School, Greensboro, NC | 68.5 °F | - | 65 °F | 90% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 846 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Near Yadkin River, Huntsville, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 750 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS LITTLE YADKIN RVR AT DALTON NEAR NC, Pinnacle, NC | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 813 ft | 5:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| bixby, Advance, NC | 67.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 96% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 804 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Meadowood, Greensboro, NC | 68.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 87% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 750 ft | 6:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Greensboro/Jamestown area, N4GVK Station, Greensboro, NC | 68.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 89% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 883 ft | 6:43 AM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest U56A King , King, NC | 66 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | WSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1189 ft | 6:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Stable Ridge Subdivision, Summerfield, NC | 68.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 90% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 837 ft | 6:53 AM EDT | Normal | |
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