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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 thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. 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 and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 78 | 65 | 73 | 66 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSE | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 63% | 75% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 90% | 92% | 52% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 77 | 67 | 78 | 67 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 71% | 72% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 89% | 84% | 81% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 81 | 66 | 84 | 66 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 64% | 57% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 100% | 76% | 48% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 82 | 69 | 86 | 67 | 75 | 66 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 63% | 52% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 52% | 47% | 67% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 84 | 67 | 83 | 70 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 55% | 65% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 97% | 71% | 81% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 77 | 66 | 83 | 66 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 4 mph SW | 6 mph West | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 92% | 69% | 56% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 86% | 89% | 48% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 73 | 55 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 52 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNW | 12 mph NNW | 9 mph NNE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 83% | 52% | 75% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 47% | 68% | 47% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 51 | 70 | 44 | 70 | 45 | 60 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 10 mph NNE | 7 mph NE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 80% | 37% | 41% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 9% | 2% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 46 | 67 | 47 | 65 | 51 | 58 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 6 mph NE | 6 mph ENE | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 57% | 48% | 59% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 44% | 51% | 76% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 55 | 68 | 58 | 67 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph NE | 4 mph ENE | 5 mph ESE | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 85% | 69% | 82% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 83% | 85% | 84% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 72 | 65 | 71 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 80% | 89% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 80% | 84% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KRIC) | 79 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KRIC) | 97 °F (1962) | 38 °F (1933) |
| Yesterday | 67 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 1 | ||
| 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 | 5:57 AM EDT | 8:15 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM EDT | 8:45 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:51 AM EDT | 9:21 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:11 AM EDT | 10:01 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:24 PM EDT | 2:12 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 17m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 32s longer.
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| First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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69 °F
Franklin
69 °F
Oceana NAS
69 °F
Suffolk
69 °F
Chesapeake
68 °F
Newport News
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55 °F
Hot Springs
57 °F
Winchester
59 °F
Leesburg
59 °F
Orange
59 °F
Fort Belvoir
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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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| Richmond | 64 °F | Mist | 3:15 AM EDT |
| Richmond Hanover County | 62 °F | Fog | 2:54 AM EDT |
| Petersburg | 66 °F | Light Rain | 3:35 AM EDT |
| West Point | 64 °F | Overcast | 3:35 AM 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: | MVFR (KFYJ) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | 12000 ft |
METAR KFYJ 190735Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM OVC120 18/18 A3015 RMK AO2 T01800180
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Art of Magic Making: Charles Vess, Legend of Fantasy and Comic Art | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Overcast, 78°F |
| Hot Seats Shortband at Hardywood Brewery | 5:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72°F |
| Arena Racing - Usa | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 57°F |
| Both Sides of Broad: The Art & Soul of Richmond | 2:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Overcast, 70°F |
| Both Sides of Broad: The Art & Soul of Richmond | 2:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Overcast, 70°F |
| Both Sides of Broad: The Art & Soul of Richmond | 2:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Overcast, 70°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Colorado vs. San Jose | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Federated Auto Parts 400 | 7:44 PM EDT on September 07, 2013 | Average High 84° F/ 28° C |
| 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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| Woodland Heights, Richmond, VA | 64.4 °F | 64 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Westover Hills, Richmond, VA | 63.3 °F | 63 °F | 98% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 223 ft | 3:41 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Spring Grove, Richmond, VA | 64.0 °F | 63 °F | 98% | NNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 312 ft | 3:42 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| North Church Hill, Richmond, VA | 63.6 °F | 63 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 160 ft | 3:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Bon Air, Richmond, VA | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 99% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 200 ft | 3:39 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Varina - Strath Road, Henrico, VA | 63.3 °F | 63 °F | 99% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 151 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Windsor Farms, Richmond, VA | 63.0 °F | 63 °F | 99% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 3:40 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| VADOT Varina_Enon, Chester, VA | 62 °F | 61 °F | 95% | NE at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 159 ft | 3:00 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Huguenot Farms, Richmond, VA | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Laburnum Park/Ginter Park, Richmond, VA | 62.6 °F | 62 °F | 97% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 195 ft | 3:43 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Brandermill Weather, Midlothian, VA | 63.6 °F | 64 °F | 100% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 254 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ginter Park, Richmond, VA | 64.8 °F | 62 °F | 90% | SSE at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 3:40 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West End near Patterson & Three Chopt, Richmond, VA | 63.1 °F | 63 °F | 100% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 229 ft | 3:16 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hensley Rd, Midlothian, VA | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 99% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 3:36 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Charter Colony, Midlothian, VA | 63.0 °F | 55 °F | 75% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 384 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| University Hts., Richmond, VA | 63.0 °F | 61 °F | 94% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 276 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Charter Colony - Near Midlothian H.S., Midlothian, VA | 63.7 °F | 63 °F | 99% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 269 ft | 3:40 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Varina - Waynes Corner, Henrico, VA | 63.1 °F | 59 °F | 87% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 155 ft | 3:43 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Richmond VA , Richmond, VA | 63 °F | 62 °F | 97% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 212 ft | 3:15 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Woodlake - Woods Walk, Midlothian, VA | 63.4 °F | 62 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 275 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Regency Mall, Henrico, VA | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 99% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 243 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Winterpock VA , Chesterfield, VA | 63 °F | 63 °F | 99% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 3:19 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| TWO HQ, Chester, VA | 63.7 °F | 63 °F | 99% | NNE at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 95 ft | 3:30 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Carters Mill, Chesterfield, VA | 63.7 °F | 63 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Chesterfield VA , Chesterfield, VA | 64 °F | 63 °F | 98% | ESE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 285 ft | 3:05 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Riverdowns, Midlothian, VA | 63.5 °F | 62 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 176 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Skywarn Spotter CFD0022, Colonial Heights, VA | 64.6 °F | 64 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 3:44 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| VADOT Meadow_Rd_over_I-295, Sandston, VA | 63 °F | 63 °F | 99% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 175 ft | 2:59 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
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