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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 thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 67 | 62 | 71 | 63 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 5 mph East | 7 mph East | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 79% | 80% | 73% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 70% | 70% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 90% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 66 | 63 | 73 | 63 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 6 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 84% | 86% | 69% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 86% | 90% | 93% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 74 | 63 | 74 | 63 | 66 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 83% | 68% | 67% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 86% | 82% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 65 | 80 | 69 | 78 | 65 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph NNW | 2 mph South | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 96% | 72% | 64% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 49% | 30% | 2% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 61 | 81 | 69 | 80 | 71 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 68% | 74% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 49% | 38% | 7% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 75 | 67 | 77 | 69 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 78% | 77% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 63% | 94% | 92% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 72 | 66 | 70 | 66 | 64 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 90% | 80% | 89% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 91% | 55% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 55 | 68 | 52 | 71 | 54 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 9 mph NNE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 77% | 53% | 55% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 49% | 94% | 24% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 70 | 53 | 66 | 54 | 61 | 55 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 3 mph NNE | 2 mph NE | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 72% | 55% | 64% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 38% | 16% | 4% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 53 | 68 | 54 | 75 | 58 | 61 | 58 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 2 mph ENE | 2 mph ESE | 1 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 84% | 60% | 55% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 2% | 6% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 57 | 71 | 59 | 73 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 0 mph ENE | 1 mph SSW | 2 mph South | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 65% | 68% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 45% | 42% | 39% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 60 | 60 | 74 | 63 | 71 | 65 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 1 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 67% | 81% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KLYH) | 76 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KLYH) | 93 °F (1911) | 32 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 59 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| 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 | 6:07 AM EDT | 8:22 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:38 AM EDT | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:02 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:23 AM EDT | 10:06 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:33 PM EDT | 1:49 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 13m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m 33s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Franklin
77 °F
Suffolk
77 °F
Emporia
75 °F
Newport News
75 °F
Chesapeake
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57 °F
Hot Springs
59 °F
Richmond Hanover County
59 °F
Martinsville
59 °F
Orange
59 °F
Wise
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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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| Lynchburg | 65 °F | Light Rain Mist | 4:54 PM EDT |
| Roanoke | 67 °F | Overcast | 4:54 PM EDT |
| Danville | 73 °F | Partly Cloudy | 4:53 PM EDT |
| Martinsville | 70 °F | Overcast | 5:35 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWI3831 Charlotte, NC |
KROA | 06:17PM | On Time |
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CHQ6039 Detroit, MI |
KROA | 06:38PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | LIFR (KLYH) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 102° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 400 ft |
METAR KLYH 182054Z 04008KT 5SM -RA BR OVC004 18/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP205 P0001 60003 T01830172 58016
| 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. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Smith Mountain Lake @ Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, VA | 66.6 °F | 62 °F | 85% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 825 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Moneta, VA | 66.5 °F | 62 °F | 85% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 5:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SML, Moneta, VA | 65.5 °F | 65 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 961 ft | 5:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Long Island Estates, Moneta, VA | 67.0 °F | 64 °F | 91% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Glade Hill, VA | 66.9 °F | 63 °F | 87% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1036 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Gretna VA , Gretna, VA | 67 °F | 65 °F | 93% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 903 ft | 5:30 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| North Pittsylvania County, Gretna, VA | 67.3 °F | 66 °F | 94% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 767 ft | 5:30 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hollywood Acres, Chatham, VA | 68.5 °F | 67 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Renan, Hurt, Va | 66.8 °F | 64 °F | 92% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 949 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Woodlake, Goodview, VA | 65.8 °F | 64 °F | 94% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest T57A Hurt , Gretna, VA | 66 °F | 64 °F | 92% | ESE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 753 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Doe Run, Rocky Mount, VA | 67.1 °F | 65 °F | 93% | SE at 3.8 mph | - / hr | 1106 ft | 5:45 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Wirtz (Bonbrook area), Boones Mill, VA | 66.1 °F | 63 °F | 91% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1138 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Thaxton Mountain, Thaxton, VA | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 99% | SSW at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 1749 ft | 5:45 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Coopers Cove at Lakeshore Terrace, Hardy, VA | 66.6 °F | 64 °F | 92% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 837 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Windfield Estates, Wirtz, VA | 66.2 °F | 63 °F | 89% | East at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1200 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| The Stronghold, Thaxton, VA | 66.0 °F | 37 °F | 34% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 987 ft | 5:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Stewartsville, Vinton, VA | 66.0 °F | 63 °F | 91% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1083 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bedford City, Bedford, VA | 65.0 °F | 63 °F | 93% | ENE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 904 ft | 5:47 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Mt. Haven, Forest, VA | 64.7 °F | 64 °F | 99% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 855 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Timberlake, Lynchburg, VA | 65.1 °F | 63 °F | 94% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 850 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Vinton, Vinton, VA | 67.0 °F | 63 °F | 86% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1120 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Breezy Knoll, Goode, VA | 64.9 °F | 63 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 985 ft | 5:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rural village, Montvale, VA | 67.1 °F | 61 °F | 81% | ESE at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 5:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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