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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 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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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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| Overcast with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 93F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 69 | 62 | 66 | 63 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 9 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 82% | 72% | 85% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 70% | 70% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 74 | 64 | 72 | 64 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 75% | 77% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 91% | 91% | 92% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 64 | 72 | 66 | 74 | 66 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 83% | 78% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 88% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 83 | 69 | 85 | 72 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 12 mph SW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 60% | 63% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 63% | 2% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 88 | 70 | 89 | 69 | 74 | 65 |
| Wind | 11 mph SW | 12 mph SW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 53% | 51% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 31% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 80 | 66 | 84 | 68 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 63% | 62% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 88% | 95% | 52% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 67 | 74 | 68 | 73 | 69 | 66 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 82% | 87% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 98% | 99% | 79% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 65 | 74 | 68 | 73 | 69 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 7 mph East | 3 mph North | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 98% | 83% | 83% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 65% | 11% | 11% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 67 | 60 | 65 | 59 | 62 | 55 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 98% | 77% | 80% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 25% | 24% | 18% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 49 | 66 | 48 | 65 | 49 | 60 | 50 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 6 mph NE | 6 mph ENE | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 66% | 50% | 55% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 3% | 1% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 50 | 69 | 52 | 69 | 54 | 63 | 54 |
| Wind | 2 mph ENE | 3 mph East | 4 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 66% | 53% | 58% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 1% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 (KJGG) | 79 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KJGG) | 93 °F (1977) | 38 °F (1955) |
| Yesterday | 80.1 °F | 62.6 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:54 AM EDT | 8:11 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:24 AM EDT | 8:41 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:48 AM EDT | 9:17 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:08 AM EDT | 9:57 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:20 PM EDT | 1:37 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 16m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 17m
Tomorrow will be 1m 33s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
Franklin
75 °F
Suffolk
75 °F
Newport News
73 °F
Chesapeake
73 °F
Emporia
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57 °F
Hot Springs
59 °F
Richmond Hanover County
59 °F
Martinsville
59 °F
Wise
59 °F
Chesapeake
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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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| West Point | 68 °F | Overcast | 1:35 PM EDT |
| Williamsburg | 72 °F | Overcast | 1:35 PM EDT |
| Tappahannock | 65 °F | Rain | 1:35 PM EDT |
| Fort Eustis | 72 °F | Drizzle | 12:58 PM 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: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 114° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 2000 ft |
METAR KFYJ 181735Z AUTO 08008KT 7SM OVC020 20/18 A3021 RMK AO2 P0003 T01970175
| 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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| Pro Vercelli vs. Cesena | 2:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 73° F/ 23° C |
| Bari vs. Grosseto | 2:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 75° F/ 24° 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 |
| 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 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Hartfield, VA | 67.6 °F | - | 40 °F | 36% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Remlik, Urbanna, VA | 65.5 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 20 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Levelgreen, Ottoman, VA | 65.3 °F | - | 60 °F | 83% | East at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Point, Lancaster, VA | 64.8 °F | - | 55 °F | 71% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 109 ft | 1:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET West Point VA , West Point, VA | 65 °F | - | 61 °F | 87% | ENE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 19 ft | 1:20 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Sanders Cove, White Stone, VA | 65.7 °F | - | 60 °F | 82% | ESE at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deer Run, Gloucester, VA | 67.1 °F | - | 59 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 1:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Gloucester Court House VA, Gloucester, VA | 66.3 °F | - | 60 °F | 81% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North, VA | 66.7 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 1:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NERRS CBNERR METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT TASK, Norge, VA | 68 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | SE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 1:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Western Branch Preserve, Lancaster, VA | 65.1 °F | - | 61 °F | 86% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 1:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Point, VA | 65.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 95% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 58 ft | 1:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Chesapeake Watch, Deltaville, VA | 67.3 °F | - | 36 °F | 32% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Porpoise Cove, Deltaville, VA | 65.5 °F | - | 61 °F | 85% | NE at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 17 ft | 1:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Wexford Hills, Williamsburg, VA | 67.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Barlows Pond, Williamsbug, VA | 68.0 °F | - | 37 °F | 32% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 1:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| ToanoWX (Wellington), Williamsburg, VA | 68.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 83% | East at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 1:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MARITIME , Deltaville, VA | 65 °F | - | - | - | SE at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:20 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA | 67.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 112 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Middle James City County, Williamsburg, VA | 66.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 1:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Wicomico, Hayes, VA | 66.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 85% | ESE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Williamsburg-York County, Williamsburg, VA | 68.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fords Colony, Williamsburg, VA | 68.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 86% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 1:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Morning Ride Farm, Onemo, VA | 67.8 °F | - | 56 °F | 67% | East at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Winter Harbor Retreat, Onemo, VA | 70.2 °F | 73 °F | 61 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Knights Landing, Heathsville, VA | 64.0 °F | - | 61 °F | 90% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 10 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wicomico Church, Heathsville, VA | 65.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | ESE at 11.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rivers Bend, Heathsville, VA | 65.1 °F | - | 38 °F | 36% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 45 ft | 1:44 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bena, Hayes, VA | 69.6 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | South at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VADOT Coleman, Gloucester Point, VA | 65 °F | - | 58 °F | 78% | East at 27 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 137 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Birchwood Park, Williamsburg, VA | 70.7 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 79% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 1:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Chanco's Grant, Williamsburg, VA | 69.8 °F | - | 60 °F | 72% | ENE at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 66 ft | 1:53 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| St.Georges Hundred, Williamsburg, VA | 69.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 83% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 1:48 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Williamsburg, VA | 69.8 °F | - | 60 °F | 72% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 1:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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