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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by 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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 69 | 79 | 67 | 73 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 66% | 76% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 100% | 70% | 52% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 79 | 67 | 74 | 66 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 68% | 75% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 64% | 68% | 63% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 69 | 80 | 67 | 81 | 66 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 66% | 63% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 79 | 62 | 78 | 61 | 65 | 49 |
| Wind | 9 mph WSW | 11 mph WNW | 13 mph NW | 14 mph North |
| Humidity | 91% | 56% | 54% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 44 | 70 | 47 | 74 | 49 | 71 | 49 |
| Wind | 12 mph North | 13 mph North | 9 mph North | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 60% | 45% | 40% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 23% | 66% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 49 | 74 | 54 | 75 | 56 | 67 | 55 |
| Wind | 7 mph NE | 7 mph NE | 7 mph ESE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 63% | 48% | 52% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 41% | 14% | 12% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 54 | 76 | 56 | 75 | 59 | 70 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 6 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 62% | 48% | 56% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 12% | 35% | 83% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 60 | 76 | 62 | 74 | 63 | 70 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 10 mph South | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 60% | 65% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 50% | 32% | 15% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 77 | 64 | 76 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 5 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 81% | 64% | 69% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 4 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 81% | 64% | 67% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 12% | 13% | 13% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 79 | 68 | 81 | 68 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 5 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 66% | 63% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 12% | 14% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCHS) | 84 °F | 63 °F |
| Record (KCHS) | 99 °F (1938) | 45 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 72 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:16 AM EDT | 8:15 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:48 AM EDT | 8:43 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:15 AM EDT | 9:16 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:39 AM EDT | 9:52 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:38 PM EDT | 3:30 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 54m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 59m
Tomorrow will be 1m 12s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
Spartanburg
82 °F
Clemson
82 °F
Aiken
81 °F
Anderson
80 °F
Greenville/Spartanburg
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64 °F
Georgetown
64 °F
Chester
64 °F
Greenwood
64 °F
Greenville/Spartanburg
64 °F
Walterboro
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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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| Mount Pleasant | 75 °F | Clear | 11:55 AM EDT |
| Charleston | 72 °F | Heavy Rain | 11:35 AM EDT |
| Charleston | 76 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:56 AM EDT |
| Moncks Corner | 75 °F | Clear | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ4255 Newark, NJ |
KCHS | 11:54AM | On Time |
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CPZ5849 Atlanta, GA |
KCHS | 12:00PM | On Time |
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SWA3052 Chicago, IL |
KCHS | 12:31PM | On Time |
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CHQ6149 Detroit, MI |
KCHS | 12:40PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KLRO) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 79° (East) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KLRO 211555Z AUTO 11005KT 5SM VCTS BR CLR 24/23 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S AND NW
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Charleston Pirate Tour April 2013 | 10:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Mostly Cloudy, 68°F |
| Charleston Pirate Tour April 2013 | 10:00 AM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Mostly Cloudy, 73°F |
| Unedited - The American Songbook - UNEDITED! | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 71°F |
| The Sound of Charleston | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 71°F |
| The Sound of Charleston | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 71°F |
| The Sound of Charleston | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 71°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Mount Pleasant SC , Mount Pleasant, SC | 76 °F | 76 °F | 73 °F | 89% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 11:22 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Point Pleasant, Mount Pleasant, SC | 76.9 °F | 78 °F | 74 °F | 91% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Bell Hall, Mount Pleasant, SC | 75.6 °F | 76 °F | 70 °F | 83% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| COK-SM School, Mount Pleasant, SC | 75.1 °F | - | - | 255% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 11:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Ravens Run, Omni Blvd, SC | 76.1 °F | 77 °F | 72 °F | 86% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Town Hall, Mount Pleasant, SC | 75.7 °F | 75 °F | 73 °F | 92% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 38 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| BayView Acres, Mt Pleasant, SC | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 74 °F | 87% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 20 ft | 11:55 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Ravenel Bridge US-17 , Charleston, SC | 76 °F | 77 °F | 71 °F | 85% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2 ft | 11:10 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Rivertowne, Mount Pleasant, SC | 74.0 °F | - | 74 °F | 100% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Sullivans Island SC , Sullivans Island, SC | 74 °F | - | 74 °F | 100% | WNW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 11:19 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 74.2 °F | 72 °F | 72 °F | 94% | SE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 11:55 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Sullivan's Island, SC | 74.8 °F | 73 °F | - | - | WNW at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 50 ft | 11:49 AM EDT | Normal | |
| NOS_NWLON Charleston, SC , Charleston, SC | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | SE at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 11:24 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| SCDNR, Ft Johnson, James Island, Charleston, SC | 74.7 °F | 71 °F | 75 °F | 100% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Normal | |
| CofC Observatory, Charleston, SC | 74.5 °F | 73 °F | 72 °F | 92% | SE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 64 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| James Island Yacht Club, Charleston, SC | 74.0 °F | 71 °F | 72 °F | 94% | SSE at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Normal | |
| eLifespaces, Charleston, SC | 75.5 °F | 75 °F | 73 °F | 92% | ESE at 3.0 mph | - / hr | 19 ft | 11:46 AM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Don Holt Bridge Fog 4 , Charleston, SC | 75 °F | 73 °F | - | - | ENE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2 ft | 11:10 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| West Ashley - Magnolia Rd, Charleston, SC | 73.5 °F | - | 72 °F | 96% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.32 in / hr | 13 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Shores - James Island, Charleston, SC | 70.6 °F | - | 69 °F | 95% | ESE at 11.5 mph | 2.95 in / hr | 16 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Charleston SC , Charleston, SC | 75 °F | 73 °F | 73 °F | 94% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.43 in / hr | 0 ft | 11:34 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| West Ashley - Rotherwood Estates, Charleston, SC | 73.8 °F | 70 °F | 73 °F | 96% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.13 in / hr | 20 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MARITIME , Folly Beach, SC | 73 °F | - | 73 °F | 99% | SE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 11:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Seaside Plantation, James Island, SC | 75.8 °F | 76 °F | 72 °F | 88% | WSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 17 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wando Woods, North Charleston, SC | 75.8 °F | 75 °F | 74 °F | 94% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 41 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Eagle Bluff @ Tanner Plantation, Hanahan, SC | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 74 °F | 89% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 29 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MARITIME , Isle Of Palms, SC | 72 °F | - | - | - | SW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS WAMBAW SC, Awendaw, SC | 73 °F | - | 72 °F | 96% | NE at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 19 ft | 11:23 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Goose Creek, SC US, Goose Creek, SC | 75.9 °F | 75 °F | 74 °F | 95% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 39 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET N Charleston SC , Charleston, SC | 76 °F | 75 °F | 74 °F | 95% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 32 ft | 11:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bedford Chase - Crowfield, Goose Creek, SC | 74.1 °F | 71 °F | 74 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 39 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sandpines @ Wescott, Summerville, SC | 74.7 °F | 73 °F | 73 °F | 95% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.15 in / hr | 59 ft | 11:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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