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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with rain showers. High of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 48 | 54 | 52 | 56 | 47 | 51 | 46 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 10 mph South | 13 mph West | 19 mph West |
| Humidity | 98% | 88% | 73% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 96% | 70% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 47 | 54 | 46 | 53 | 46 | 51 | 45 |
| Wind | 10 mph WNW | 6 mph West | 10 mph West | 11 mph West |
| Humidity | 87% | 76% | 73% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 85% | 41% | 27% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 45 | 53 | 46 | 53 | 46 | 49 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNW | 6 mph WNW | 4 mph NW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 96% | 77% | 74% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 48% | 100% | 59% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 49 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 49 | 44 |
| Wind | 13 mph West | 11 mph WNW | 19 mph West | 18 mph SE |
| Humidity | 82% | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 60% | 70% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 38 | 53 | 40 | 55 | 44 | 47 | 42 |
| Wind | 23 mph SE | 18 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 66% | 61% | 66% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 45% | 60% | 50% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 39 | 53 | 40 | 57 | 42 | 48 | 44 |
| Wind | 5 mph ESE | 4 mph WSW | 7 mph WNW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 72% | 62% | 55% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 36% | 39% | 67% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:56 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 54 | 45 | 55 | 45 | 50 | 45 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 3 mph West | 6 mph NW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 69% | 66% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 61% | 65% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 44 | 55 | 46 | 56 | 46 | 52 | 48 |
| Wind | 1 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 80% | 71% | 70% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 75% | 83% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 54 | 46 | 54 | 46 | 49 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 3 mph West | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 86% | 75% | 73% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 83% | 68% | 68% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 43 | 50 | 43 | 55 | 43 | 49 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 79% | 76% | 65% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 77% | 98% | 94% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 43 | 57 | 45 | 57 | 45 | 50 | 43 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph West | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 85% | 60% | 62% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 93% | 96% | 93% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| 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 | 48 | 44 | 59 | 46 | 58 | 48 | 52 | 48 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph West | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 62% | 69% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Overcast | 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 (KBLI) | 63 °F | 46 °F |
| Record (KBLI) | 86 °F (1958) | 33 °F (1966) |
| Yesterday | 58 °F | 50 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 11 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Port Townsend, WA | 50.0 °F |
| Friday Harbor, WA | 48.9 °F |
| Port Angeles, WA | 48.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:26 AM PDT | 8:50 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:47 AM PDT | 9:29 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:56 AM PDT | 10:20 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:49 AM PDT | 11:28 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:26 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:56 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 41m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 24m
Tomorrow will be 2m 27s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Yakima
70 °F
Moses Lake
69 °F
Walla Walla
68 °F
Wenatchee
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
39 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Mf Nooksack | 116 in | 4980 ft |
| Elbow Lake | 31 in | 3200 ft |
| Wells Creek | 53 in | 4200 ft |
| Dungeness | 0 in | 4100 ft |
| Waterhole | 58 in | 5000 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastsound | 55 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:15 PM PDT |
| Friday Harbor | 53 °F | Light Rain | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Bellingham | 58 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Whidbey Island | 52 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:56 PM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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QXE2498 Seattle, WA |
KBLI | 08:27PM | On Time |
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AAY203 Oakland, CA |
KBLI | 08:51PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Flight Rule: | VFR (KNUW) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 270° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 5000 ft |
METAR KNUW 190256Z 27003KT 10SM FEW020 BKN050 BKN065 11/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01110089 53007 $
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| Write: A Doe Bay Writer's Workshop | 10:00 AM PDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 49°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| Chicago vs. Philadelphia | 7:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °F |
| 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, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| West Slope Mount Constitution - Orcas Is, Eastsound, WA | 51.6 °F | 48 °F | 86% | East at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1033 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Westsound, Eastsound, WA | 57.6 °F | 49 °F | 73% | WSW at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 180 ft | 8:21 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Eastsound, WA | 54.7 °F | 49 °F | 81% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 180 ft | 8:10 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Orcas West, Deer Harbor, WA | 55.0 °F | 52 °F | 89% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 220 ft | 8:11 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Crane Island (North Side), Deer Harbor, WA | 55.1 °F | 50 °F | 84% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 8:15 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellingham WA , Lummi Island, WA | 52 °F | 49 °F | 88% | South at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 163 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Mineral Point, Friday Harbor, WA | 55.0 °F | 52 °F | 91% | NW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 15 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lopez Island, WA, Lopez Island, WA | 52.0 °F | 122 °F | - | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 360 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Sandy Point Shores, Ferndale, WA | 59.0 °F | 52 °F | 78% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Roche Harbor, WA | 54.7 °F | 50 °F | 83% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| DDMET Friday Harbor, WA, Friday Harbor, WA | 55 °F | 50 °F | 83% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 19 ft | 7:55 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Lopez Island, WA | 53.2 °F | 49 °F | 85% | SW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 124 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lummi, Bellingham, WA | 57.2 °F | 46 °F | 67% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS NPS ENGLISH CAMP WA, Kelp Reefs | 52 °F | 47 °F | 83% | SSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 7:37 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Decatur Island WA , Blakely Island, WA | 55 °F | 49 °F | 81% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 53 ft | 7:51 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Decatur Shores, Decatur Island, WA | 54.1 °F | 44 °F | 69% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Decatur Island, Anacortes, WA | 55.3 °F | 50 °F | 83% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 8:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET N Andrews Bay WA , Kelp Reefs | 52 °F | 46 °F | 81% | SE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 8:03 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Locust Beach, Bellingham, WA | 55.4 °F | 51 °F | 85% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| SW Coastline, San Juan Island, Friday Harbor, WA | 51.0 °F | - | - | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pacific Highlands, Ferndale, WA | 55.6 °F | 50 °F | 81% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 353 ft | 8:10 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest Anacortes , Anacortes, WA | 56 °F | - | - | SSE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 7:15 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Swede Hill, Ferndale, WA | 55.3 °F | 49 °F | 80% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 308 ft | 8:18 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Nootka Lane, Anacortes, WA | 53.4 °F | 49 °F | 86% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 273 ft | 8:09 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| The Old Jeffcott Place, Ferndale, WA | 54.7 °F | 47 °F | 76% | North at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 106 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ship Harbor, Anacortes, WA | 53.3 °F | 48 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 220 ft | 8:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| above Lovric's, Anacortes, WA | 54.5 °F | 47 °F | 75% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 8:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Birch Bay / Blaine WA, Blaine, WA | 57.1 °F | 51 °F | 79% | SSW at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 8:22 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellingham WA , Bellingham, WA | 57 °F | 51 °F | 79% | SSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 7:54 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Anacortes Airport, Anacortes, WA | 52.4 °F | 49 °F | 87% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 241 ft | 8:23 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Edgemoor - 3.1 SSW of Downtown, Bellingham, WA | 60.9 °F | 52 °F | 72% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 184 ft | 6:23 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Doon Way - Anacortes, WA | 52.9 °F | 49 °F | 86% | SE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 66 ft | 8:19 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Lopez Village WA , Lopez Island, WA | 51 °F | 47 °F | 87% | WSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
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