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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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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 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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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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| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog early. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 69 | 57 | 62 | 57 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 87% | 85% | 65% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 96% | 97% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 60 | 70 | 62 | 76 | 62 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 8 mph South | 9 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 72% | 62% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 94% | 85% | 80% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 79 | 64 | 82 | 64 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 5 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 95% | 60% | 56% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 74% | 67% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 75 | 64 | 77 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 7 mph East | 7 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 90% | 66% | 72% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 96% | 99% | 63% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 75 | 71 | 81 | 71 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 7 mph SW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 85% | 71% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 58% | 96% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 72 | 68 | 72 | 69 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 90% | 88% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 99% | 92% | 2% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 69 | 54 | 71 | 54 | 57 | 48 |
| Wind | 12 mph NE | 13 mph NE | 5 mph ENE | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 98% | 57% | 55% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 55% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 40 | 64 | 46 | 67 | 51 | 55 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 5 mph NNE | 4 mph NE | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 74% | 51% | 59% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | 15% | 7% | 5% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 63 | 45 | 67 | 46 | 53 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 73% | 52% | 46% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 11% | 4% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 44 | 66 | 44 | 72 | 45 | 56 | 46 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 1 mph ENE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 64% | 44% | 37% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 1% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 48 | 68 | 53 | 74 | 56 | 62 | 57 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph South | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 67% | 53% | 51% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPHL) | 75 °F | 55 °F |
| Record (KPHL) | 96 °F (1962) | 41 °F (1882) |
| Yesterday | 70 °F | 59 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:42 AM EDT | 8:14 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:10 AM EDT | 8:45 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 9:24 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:48 AM EDT | 10:08 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:15 PM EDT | 2:04 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 34m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 32m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| First Quarter, 60% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
Beaver Falls
82 °F
New Castle
81 °F
Pittsburgh
80 °F
Franklin
80 °F
Meadville
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43 °F
Mt. Pocono
48 °F
Washington
50 °F
Avoca
50 °F
New Castle
50 °F
Quakertown
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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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| Philadelphia Wings Airport | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Pottstown | 57 °F | Light Rain Mist | 11:18 PM EDT |
| Quakertown | 57 °F | Overcast | 12:35 AM EDT |
| Doylestown | 55 °F | Light Rain | 11:54 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KPTW) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 203° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 900 ft |
SPECI KPTW 190318Z AUTO VRB03KT 6SM -RA BR OVC009 14/14 A3028 RMK AO2 RAB04 CIG 006V011 P0001 TSNO
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Mostly Cloudy, 59°F |
| The Late Ancients | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Overcast, 64°F |
| Natalia Zukerman | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-21 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Reds vs. Phillies | 1:35 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 68 °F |
| Red Sox vs. Phillies | 7:05 PM EDT on May 29, 2013 | Average High 77° F/ 24° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| Chicago vs. Philadelphia | 7:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °F |
| Columbus vs. Philadelphia | 7:30 PM EDT on June 05, 2013 | Average High 78° F/ 25° 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 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| APRSWXNET Skippack P, Cedars, PA | 59 °F | 47 °F | 64% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 187 ft | 12:16 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Rockwell Terrace in Biltmore Estates, Skippack, PA | 58.5 °F | 54 °F | 85% | East at 1.6 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 249 ft | 12:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Harleysville/Skippack, Harleysville, PA | 56.4 °F | 55 °F | 96% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 320 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Towamencin, Towamencin, PA | 58.1 °F | 46 °F | 65% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 238 ft | 12:40 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Valley Forge / Morris, Lansdale, PA | 56.2 °F | 56 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 12:38 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Eagleville, PA | 57.1 °F | 56 °F | 98% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 459 ft | 10:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Collegeville, Collegeville, PA | 57.5 °F | 57 °F | 98% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 135 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Elroy, Souderton, PA | 56.9 °F | 56 °F | 95% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 358 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Ed's House Trappe, Collegeville, PA | 58.3 °F | 56 °F | 93% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cambridge Knoll, Lansdale, PA | 57.2 °F | 55 °F | 94% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 420 ft | 11:10 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Telford, PA | 57.7 °F | 51 °F | 79% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woxall, PA, Harleysville, PA | 57.2 °F | 54 °F | 90% | ESE at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Line Lexington, Line Lexington, PA | 56.6 °F | 55 °F | 93% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Ambler PA, Dresher, PA | 57 °F | 56 °F | 97% | NE at 1 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 229 ft | 11:32 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Phoenixville Weather Depot, Phoenixville, PA | 58.6 °F | 57 °F | 95% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 141 ft | 12:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Wooded Ridge, Green Lane, PA | 56.3 °F | 56 °F | 99% | ESE at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 538 ft | 12:36 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Shadow Ridge, Chalfont, PA | 57.4 °F | 55 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 12:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hilltown Township Secondary, Perkasie, PA | 54.9 °F | 54 °F | 95% | East at 6.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 656 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hilltown Township, Perkasie, PA | 55.1 °F | 52 °F | 90% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| St Davids Golf Club, Wayne, PA | 57.5 °F | 56 °F | 94% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 12:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Lafayette Hill, Whitemarsh, PA | 57.4 °F | 57 °F | 97% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 215 ft | 12:37 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Marlborough Township, Green Lane, PA | 57.0 °F | 56 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 490 ft | 12:34 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Maple Glen, Maple Glen, PA | 55.4 °F | 55 °F | 99% | ESE at 1.6 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 358 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Silversmythe, Chalfont, PA | 56.9 °F | 56 °F | 95% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 298 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Devon, PA, Devon, PA | 57.2 °F | 55 °F | 94% | NNE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 358 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Downtown Fort Washington, Fort Washington, PA | 57.0 °F | 53 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 229 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maple Glen, PA | 55.9 °F | 56 °F | 99% | NE at 3.1 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 345 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Perkasie, Perkasie, PA | 56.7 °F | 57 °F | 100% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 436 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Saint Davids PA , Radnor, PA | 57 °F | 55 °F | 92% | SW at 0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 423 ft | 12:19 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| New Britain Township, Doylestown, PA | 56.7 °F | 56 °F | 96% | ENE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 12:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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