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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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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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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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Overcast with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 75F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 55 | 63 | 58 | 67 | 60 | 63 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE | 8 mph East | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 85% | 86% | 77% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 96% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 69 | 63 | 72 | 60 | 64 | 59 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 6 mph NE | 5 mph NE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 82% | 66% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 60 | 74 | 62 | 75 | 63 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 65% | 63% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 72% | 65% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 66 | 81 | 71 | 82 | 73 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 7 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 72% | 72% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 20% | 43% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 65 | 81 | 69 | 80 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 65% | 65% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 70% | 35% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 75 | 66 | 78 | 71 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SW |
| Humidity | 99% | 74% | 77% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 78% | 48% | 81% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 70 | 65 | 74 | 65 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 4 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 98% | 86% | 71% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 92% | 92% | 1% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 43 | 61 | 46 | 71 | 51 | 58 | 50 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 3 mph NE | 3 mph NE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 70% | 58% | 48% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 15% | 10% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 47 | 68 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 57 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 3 mph ENE | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 68% | 44% | 49% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 44 | 68 | 45 | 66 | 46 | 57 | 46 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNE | 2 mph ENE | 2 mph East | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 62% | 42% | 49% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 45 | 70 | 47 | 78 | 51 | 59 | 51 |
| Wind | 1 mph North | 1 mph SE | 2 mph SE | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 43% | 39% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KCHO) | 75 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KCHO) | 95 °F (1911) | 38 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 60 °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 | 6:02 AM EDT | 8:20 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:32 AM EDT | 8:50 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:56 AM EDT | 9:26 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:16 AM EDT | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:29 PM EDT | 1:46 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 17m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 36s longer.
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| Waxing Crescent, 51% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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87 °F
Franklin
86 °F
Farmville
86 °F
Danville
86 °F
Martinsville
84 °F
Fredericksburg
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51 °F
Winchester
53 °F
Hot Springs
53 °F
Warrenton
53 °F
Manassas
54 °F
Blacksburg
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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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| Charlottesville | 63 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:53 AM EDT |
| Farmville | 63 °F | Rain | 1:55 AM EDT |
| Staunton | 66 °F | Overcast | 1:55 AM EDT |
| Lynchburg | 65 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:54 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: | VFR (KCHO) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 150° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | 4300 ft |
METAR KCHO 180553Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM BKN043 BKN090 BKN120 17/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP204 60007 T01720150 10250 20172 53006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Diamondbacks vs. Marlins | 7:10 PM EDT on May 17, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 79 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:30 PM EDT on May 17, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 76 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Elche vs. Almería | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Mirandés vs. Hércules | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° 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 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Rockfish Depot, Shipman, VA | 63.7 °F | 61 °F | 88% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 482 ft | 1:57 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Myndus, Lovingston, VA | 63.0 °F | 62 °F | 95% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 820 ft | 1:57 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Green Acres, Lovingston, VA | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.14 in / hr | 817 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Idlebrink Farm, Greenfield, VA | 64.7 °F | 63 °F | 95% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 665 ft | 1:58 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Blue Ridge Life Magazine, Nelson Co, VA | 63.7 °F | 59 °F | 86% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 785 ft | 1:58 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Spruce Creek Park, Nellysford, VA | 63.6 °F | 63 °F | 97% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 746 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mike AX-UP Studios, Arrington, VA | 62.6 °F | 62 °F | 97% | NW at 0.3 mph | 0.22 in / hr | 680 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Daniel Morris Lane, Charlottesville, VA | 65.1 °F | 60 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 505 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Between Scottsville, Scottsville, VA | 62.7 °F | 62 °F | 97% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 520 ft | 1:30 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Pollak Vineyards, Greenwood, VA | 64.6 °F | 63 °F | 95% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 817 ft | 1:55 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Yancey Mills, Crozet, VA | 63.9 °F | 62 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Forum Student News, Charlottesville, VA | 68.1 °F | 62 °F | 82% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 482 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Charlottesville 2W: McCormick Observator, Charlottesville, VA | 63.5 °F | 60 °F | 88% | SSW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 866 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Charlottesville 2W, Charlottesville, VA | 64.0 °F | 60 °F | 88% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 866 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Gold Hill - Buckingham County, VA | 62.8 °F | 60 °F | 91% | SE at 2.9 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 489 ft | 1:55 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Ivy, Charlottesville, VA | 63.9 °F | 62 °F | 95% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Fluvanna WX, Lake Monticello, VA | 65.7 °F | 58 °F | 77% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 385 ft | 1:57 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Basic City Weather, Waynesboro, VA | 63.9 °F | 60 °F | 88% | SSW at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1319 ft | 1:58 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hydraulic Wash Laundromat, Charlottesville, VA | 66.3 °F | 63 °F | 90% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 548 ft | 11:30 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| 1 Rankin Lane, STUARTS DRAFT, VA | 64.8 °F | 60 °F | 84% | SE at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1440 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Public Works Administration, Waynesboro, VA | 64.2 °F | 61 °F | 89% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1336 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Fan Mountain Observatory, Covesville, VA | 58.6 °F | 57 °F | 96% | SE at 8.1 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1788 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Off Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 93% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 558 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| In the country, White Hall, VA | 63.6 °F | 60 °F | 86% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 722 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Dillwyn VA US, Dillwyn, VA | 66 °F | 57 °F | 72% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 987 ft | 1:34 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Dillwyn VA U, Wingina, VA | 60 °F | 56 °F | 88% | SE at 17 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1538 ft | 1:34 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| RAWS SAWMILL RIDGE VA, Greenwood, VA | 61 °F | 59 °F | 93% | NNE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2080 ft | 1:13 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| BRLM-Nature Foundation, 3500 Feet-Wintergreen Mtn, VA | 55.8 °F | 54 °F | 92% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3500 ft | 1:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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