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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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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 68 | 63 | 76 | 64 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 7 mph SSE | 9 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 86% | 67% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 90% | 90% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 90% | 96% | 69% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 71 | 63 | 80 | 64 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 96% | 77% | 58% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 74% | 98% | 24% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 85 | 64 | 73 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 36% | 47% | 39% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:26 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 81 | 68 | 86 | 69 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 62% | 55% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 3% | 14% | 34% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 80 | 69 | 85 | 65 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 69% | 53% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 18% | 87% | 67% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 66 | 63 | 74 | 66 | 82 | 67 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 89% | 77% | 62% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 50% | 45% | 58% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 64 | 58 | 73 | 65 | 74 | 63 | 66 | 57 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 4 mph West | 6 mph NW | 4 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 82% | 73% | 68% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 2% | 16% | 62% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 60 | 56 | 70 | 53 | 72 | 49 | 67 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 8 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE | 6 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 89% | 57% | 45% | 45% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 57% | 6% | 19% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 46 | 72 | 51 | 80 | 56 | 66 | 57 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 1 mph North | 1 mph NNE | 1 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 53% | 46% | 46% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 35% | 11% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 62 | 55 | 72 | 56 | 82 | 60 | 66 | 59 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 2 mph South | 1 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 56% | 46% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 16% | 15% | 23% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 62 | 56 | 74 | 60 | 83 | 65 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 62% | 54% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 41% | 25% | 15% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 63 | 62 | 74 | 63 | 79 | 67 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 67% | 67% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KTYS) | 79 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KTYS) | 94 °F (1962) | 38 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 62 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 7 | ||
| 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 | 6:27 AM EDT | 8:38 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:59 AM EDT | 9:07 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:23 AM EDT | 9:43 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:45 AM EDT | 10:21 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:53 PM EDT | 2:07 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 08m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 10m
Tomorrow will be 1m 29s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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86 °F
Dyersburg
84 °F
Millington
82 °F
Memphis
81 °F
Nashville
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57 °F
Tri-Cities
59 °F
Elizabethton
62 °F
Smyrna
62 °F
Sparta
62 °F
Jackson
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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 | 73 °F | Overcast | 5:07 PM EDT |
| Knoxville | 74 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 4:53 PM EDT |
| Middlesboro | 69 °F | Overcast | 4:15 PM CDT |
| Crossville | 72 °F | Overcast | 3:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ2554 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KTYS | 05:30PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KOQT) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | 1300 ft |
SPECI KOQT 182107Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN013 BKN023 OVC075 23/20 A3002 RMK AO2 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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| 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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| Real Sporting de Gijón vs. Xerez | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Alcorcón vs. Barcelona B | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 66° F/ 19° 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, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Norris Farms, Norris, TN | 69.3 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1044 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carriage Hill, Clinton, TN | 72.9 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 86% | SSE at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 906 ft | 5:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Clinton TN , Devonia, TN | 71 °F | - | 69 °F | 92% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 921 ft | 4:41 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Wastewater Facility, LaFollette, TN | 72.0 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | ESE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1082 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lost Bottom, Clinton, TN | 71.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 897 ft | 5:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Everest Circle, Oak Ridge, TN | 71.6 °F | - | 70 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1125 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Andersonville TN, Maynardville, TN | 74 °F | 71 °F | 72 °F | 95% | West at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1151 ft | 4:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Briarcliff, Oak Ridge, TN | 73.6 °F | 71 °F | 72 °F | 93% | North at 0.8 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 900 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Paulette, Maynardville, TN | 71.8 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | South at 1.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1036 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Powell, TN | 72.5 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 85% | SW at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Powell, Knoxville, TN | 71.1 °F | - | 70 °F | 95% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1102 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Karns Camelot Subdivision, Knoxville, TN | 71.8 °F | - | 72 °F | 99% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hunter's Crossing, Knoxville, TN | 69.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 1059 ft | 4:58 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sterchi Hills, Knoxville, TN | 73.8 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 89% | NE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Skyland Park, Knoxville, TN | 71.1 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | NW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1240 ft | 5:14 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Tower Y (Y12 PSS Tower) , Oak Ridge, TN | 71 °F | - | 71 °F | 100% | SW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 951 ft | 4:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Fountain City, Knoxville, TN | 70.8 °F | - | 67 °F | 87% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1288 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS CHUCK SWAN SF TN, Sharps Chapel, TN | 67 °F | - | 66 °F | 96% | SSW at 1 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 1657 ft | 4:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Tower W (Y12 West) , Oak Ridge, TN | 69 °F | - | 69 °F | 100% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1062 ft | 4:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hidden Hills, Knoxville, TN | 71.2 °F | - | 71 °F | 100% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1175 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norwood, Knovxille, TN | 75.7 °F | 77 °F | 69 °F | 79% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, TN | 70.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | East at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1247 ft | 5:09 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Holiday Hills, Knoxville, TN | 72.7 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 88% | SW at 4.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1086 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maloneyville, Corryton, TN | 73.7 °F | - | 73 °F | 97% | South at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1066 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Hills, Knoxville, TN | 72.9 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 84% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1073 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Tower B , Oak Ridge, TN | 72 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 84% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 836 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Deane Hill, Knoxville, TN | 72.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Farragut, TN, Farragut, TN | 69.6 °F | - | - | - | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1022 ft | 4:12 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Echo Valley, Knoxville, TN | 73.9 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 86% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 896 ft | 5:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Tower A , Oak Ridge, TN | 72 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 81% | SSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Tower C , Oak Ridge, TN | 72 °F | 72 °F | 67 °F | 82% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 855 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Duncans Glen, Knoxville, TN | 70.9 °F | - | 69 °F | 93% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1049 ft | 5:08 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Tower K (1208) , Oak Ridge, TN | 74 °F | 75 °F | 65 °F | 76% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 862 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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