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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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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 77F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 81 | 67 | 86 | 65 | 74 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph SW | 9 mph West | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 50% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 42% | 48% | 33% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:28 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 78 | 65 | 80 | 63 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 1 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 63% | 54% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 65% | 65% | 77% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 76 | 62 | 76 | 59 | 63 | 54 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 12 mph WSW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 61% | 54% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 47% | 70% | 36% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 53 | 62 | 45 | 65 | 44 | 52 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 10 mph North | 10 mph North | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 92% | 53% | 43% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:26 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 36 | 63 | 38 | 71 | 45 | 63 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 8 mph NE | 6 mph North | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 59% | 40% | 39% | 41% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 27% | 95% | 78% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:26 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 39 | 67 | 47 | 66 | 50 | 60 | 47 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 1 mph NNE | 5 mph WSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 55% | 48% | 56% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 9% | 100% | 65% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 49 | 76 | 57 | 77 | 59 | 65 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 65% | 50% | 55% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 61% | 39% | 82% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 75 | 62 | 80 | 59 | 71 | 56 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph WSW | 5 mph WSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 83% | 63% | 50% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 93% | 31% | 7% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 55 | 80 | 63 | 87 | 65 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 69% | 52% | 48% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 10% | 5% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 82 | 63 | 85 | 67 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 52% | 53% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 8% | 12% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 83 | 66 | 80 | 68 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 55% | 65% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| 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 | 65 | 83 | 66 | 85 | 68 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 89% | 55% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 6:28 AM EDT | 8:40 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:59 AM EDT | 9:08 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:24 AM EDT | 9:44 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:46 AM EDT | 10:22 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:59 PM EDT | 3:47 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 09m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 11m
Tomorrow will be 1m 21s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Chattanooga
88 °F
Knoxville
87 °F
Winchester
86 °F
Oak Ridge
86 °F
Tri-Cities
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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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| Knoxville | 77 °F | Thunderstorm | 5:53 PM EDT |
| Oak Ridge | 70 °F | Light Rain | 6:21 PM EDT |
| Andrews | 83 °F | Clear | 6:15 PM EDT |
| Crossville | 64 °F | Clear | 4:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ4997 Detroit, MI |
KTYS | 06:15PM | On Time |
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ASQ6050 Washington, DC |
KTYS | 06:39PM | On Time |
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ASQ2554 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KTYS | 07:32PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KTYS) |
| Wind Speed: | 23.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 264° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 8000 ft |
METAR KTYS 212153Z 28023G31KT 7SM TS SCT049CB BKN080 OVC250 25/16 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 30031/2145 TSB50 SLP128 OCNL LTGIC VCT S-W TS S-W MOV NE T02500161
| 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, 77 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 85 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Madisonville TN , Madisonville, TN | 84 °F | 87 °F | 67 °F | 57% | West at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 989 ft | 5:34 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Notchey Creek - Low, Madisonville, TN | 69.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 83% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 1007 ft | 6:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Notchey Creek, Madisonville, TN | 69.4 °F | - | 69 °F | 99% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 1030 ft | 6:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mt. Harmony, Athens, TN | 72.1 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 76% | SW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Englewood TN, Pool Park Area, Englewood, TN | 75.2 °F | 74 °F | 73 °F | 93% | NNE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 952 ft | 6:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| City Park, Athens, TN, Athens, TN | 69.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 89% | North at 1.6 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 906 ft | 6:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Greenback, Maryville, TN | 65.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | West at 10.7 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 1020 ft | 6:14 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS TELLICO TN, Mount Vernon, TN | 77 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 68% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1919 ft | 5:59 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Wellsville, Maryville, TN | 67.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 91% | East at 4.5 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 1106 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Hills(WBLC), Lenoir City, TN | 66.9 °F | - | 67 °F | 99% | SW at 3.8 mph | 0.31 in / hr | 960 ft | 6:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ridgeview Subdivision, Maryville, TN | 66.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 83% | NNW at 5.0 mph | 0.60 in / hr | 970 ft | 6:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Laurel Bluff Farm, Kingston, TN | 67.5 °F | - | 65 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 817 ft | 6:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Delano, Delano, TN | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 65 °F | 65% | East at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 8:14 PM GST | Normal | |
| Big Springs, Maryville, TN | 67.5 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1063 ft | 6:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Friendsville on the TN River, Friendsville, TN | 70.3 °F | 70 °F | 64 °F | 82% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 835 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Watts Bar Lake WMR 968, Euchee, TN | 66.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 97% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 767 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saltpeters Bluff, Lenoir City, TN | 69.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 86% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Watts Bar Lake VP2, Ten Mile, TN | 67.1 °F | - | 66 °F | 95% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 767 ft | 6:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS LENOIR CITY TN, Lenoir City, TN | 85 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 59% | West at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1240 ft | 5:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Watts Bar Lake WS 2315, Ten Mile, TN | 66.0 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 767 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Diamond Head Estates, Calhoun, TN | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 75% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 872 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lakeside, Kingston, TN | 67.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 95% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 771 ft | 6:11 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS MEIGS EOC TN, Decatur, TN | 74 °F | 76 °F | 63 °F | 69% | NNW at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 5:06 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest TVAW , Watts Bar Dam, TN | 67 °F | - | - | - | SE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 5:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Fort West, Knoxville, TN | 66.7 °F | - | 52 °F | 58% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 6:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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