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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. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 78 | 64 | 84 | 62 | 68 | 62 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph WSW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 97% | 61% | 46% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 48% | 60% | 43% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 76 | 62 | 80 | 60 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 61% | 49% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 50% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 70% | 70% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 59 | 71 | 58 | 71 | 54 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 11 mph WSW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 83% | 63% | 54% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 73% | 72% | 3% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 49 | 59 | 42 | 66 | 39 | 50 | 37 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 10 mph North | 10 mph NNW | 4 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 54% | 37% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 35 | 61 | 38 | 69 | 43 | 55 | 39 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 5 mph NE | 4 mph North | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 65% | 43% | 40% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 95% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 38 | 68 | 46 | 69 | 50 | 61 | 47 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph ESE | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 64% | 48% | 53% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 57% | 100% | 76% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 72 | 57 | 76 | 67 | 64 | 55 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW | 1 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 74% | 59% | 76% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 78% | 58% | 97% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 74 | 65 | 78 | 62 | 66 | 52 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph SW | 3 mph WSW | 1 mph SW |
| Humidity | 94% | 75% | 58% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 95% | 35% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 56 | 78 | 62 | 82 | 65 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 72% | 57% | 55% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 6% | 5% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 81 | 63 | 84 | 67 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 56% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 10% | 12% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 79 | 65 | 84 | 66 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 87% | 60% | 55% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 79 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 84% | 61% | 66% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 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 (KTYS) | 79 °F | 58 °F |
| Record (KTYS) | 95 °F (1941) | 41 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:25 AM EDT | 8:41 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:56 AM EDT | 9:10 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:21 AM EDT | 9:46 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:42 AM EDT | 10:25 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:59 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:46 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 13m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 15m
Tomorrow will be 1m 22s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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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89 °F
Chattanooga
88 °F
Knoxville
87 °F
Winchester
86 °F
Nashville
86 °F
Sparta
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57 °F
Elizabethton
59 °F
Tri-Cities
60 °F
Sparta
62 °F
Tullahoma
62 °F
Chattanooga
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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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| Oak Ridge | 69 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Knoxville | 67 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Middlesboro | 65 °F | Clear | 7:35 PM CDT |
| Monticello | 66 °F | Clear | 6:56 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ5969 Chicago, IL |
KTYS | 09:33PM | On Time |
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FLG4096 Detroit, MI |
KTYS | 09:41PM | On Time |
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FLG4033 New York, NY |
KTYS | 10:19PM | On Time |
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ASQ5964 Denver, CO |
KTYS | 10:58PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KOQT) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 157° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KOQT 212353Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2997 RMK AO2 RAE11 SLP138 P0000 60003 T02060183 10306 20200 51004 TSNO
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °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 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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 |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Wastewater Facility, LaFollette, TN | 65.7 °F | - | 65 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1082 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norris Farms, Norris, TN | 65.1 °F | - | 65 °F | 98% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1044 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Clinton TN , Devonia, TN | 66 °F | - | 65 °F | 97% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 921 ft | 8:12 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Carriage Hill, Clinton, TN | 67.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 90% | North at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 906 ft | 8:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lost Bottom, Clinton, TN | 67.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 92% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 897 ft | 8:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Everest Circle, Oak Ridge, TN | 65.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1125 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Andersonville TN, Maynardville, TN | 68 °F | - | 68 °F | 100% | ESE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1151 ft | 8:20 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Paulette, Maynardville, TN | 68.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 86% | East at 1.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1036 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Briarcliff, Oak Ridge, TN | 72.0 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 8:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS CHUCK SWAN SF TN, Sharps Chapel, TN | 64 °F | - | 62 °F | 93% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1657 ft | 8:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Powell, TN | 71.4 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 70% | East at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Powell, Knoxville, TN | 68.5 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1102 ft | 8:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Karns Camelot Subdivision, Knoxville, TN | 68.7 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Tower Y (Y12 PSS Tower) , Oak Ridge, TN | 69 °F | - | 69 °F | 100% | NE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 951 ft | 7:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Sterchi Hills, Knoxville, TN | 70.7 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 72% | NNW at 0.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Tower W (Y12 West) , Oak Ridge, TN | 67 °F | - | 67 °F | 100% | East at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1062 ft | 7:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Fountain City, Knoxville, TN | 69.4 °F | - | 59 °F | 69% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1288 ft | 8:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Hidden Hills, Knoxville, TN | 69.6 °F | - | 61 °F | 73% | ESE at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1175 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norwood, Knovxille, TN | 72.7 °F | 76 °F | 60 °F | 65% | East at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, TN | 68.9 °F | - | 61 °F | 75% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1247 ft | 8:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Holiday Hills, Knoxville, TN | 68.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | ESE at 2.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1086 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maloneyville, Corryton, TN | 76.9 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 77% | SE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1066 ft | 8:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Tower B , Oak Ridge, TN | 68 °F | - | 67 °F | 99% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 836 ft | 8:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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