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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. High of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 46 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 48 | 48 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 13 mph WNW | 5 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 88% | 83% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 42% | 79% | 75% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 46 | 59 | 45 | 63 | 44 | 48 | 42 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph NW | 9 mph NW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 93% | 59% | 49% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 25% | 22% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 41 | 62 | 45 | 70 | 46 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 1 mph WNW | 4 mph NNW | 4 mph WNW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 50% | 42% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | 45% | 23% | 50% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 40 | 53 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 42 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph South | 5 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 74% | 100% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 30% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 99% | 100% | 69% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 42 | 51 | 45 | 53 | 45 | 46 | 42 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 78% | 72% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 82% | 83% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 39 | 57 | 42 | 59 | 46 | 47 | 40 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 55% | 65% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 9% | 88% | 74% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 41 | 58 | 47 | 57 | 46 | 46 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 2 mph WSW | 6 mph West | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 67% | 68% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 32% | 90% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 40 | 59 | 47 | 60 | 48 | 46 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 7 mph West | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 78% | 66% | 66% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 26% | 80% | 57% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 41 | 59 | 45 | 63 | 45 | 46 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph SW | 3 mph WSW | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 94% | 56% | 51% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 53% | 81% | 82% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 41 | 64 | 45 | 69 | 46 | 49 | 42 |
| Wind | 1 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 93% | 50% | 44% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 87% | 90% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 40 | 66 | 42 | 72 | 44 | 52 | 41 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 3 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 83% | 41% | 36% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 55% | 50% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KOLM) | 66 °F | 44 °F |
| Record (KOLM) | 90 °F (1956) | 28 °F (2003) |
| Yesterday | 63 °F | 47 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 10 | ||
| 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 |
| Seattle, WA | 50.0 °F |
| Friday Harbor, WA | 48.9 °F |
| Tacoma, WA | 48.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:33 AM PDT | 8:44 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:57 AM PDT | 9:20 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:10 AM PDT | 10:07 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:12 AM PDT | 11:06 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:28 PM PDT | 1:55 AM PDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 23m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 10m
Tomorrow will be 2m 15s longer.
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| First Quarter, 55% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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62 °F
Moses Lake
61 °F
Pasco
61 °F
Yakima
60 °F
Ephrata
59 °F
Walla Walla
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
41 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Spirit Lake | 0 in | 3120 ft |
| Mowich | 0 in | 3150 ft |
| Sheep Canyon | 56 in | 4030 ft |
| Burnt Mountain | 11 in | 4200 ft |
| Swift Creek | 89 in | 3770 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Chehalis | 54 °F | Light Rain | 9:35 AM PDT |
| Olympia | 53 °F | Overcast | 9:22 AM PDT |
| Fort Lewis | 53 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:58 AM PDT |
| 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 (KCLS) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 190° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KCLS 181635Z AUTO 19005KT 8SM -RA FEW045 12/10 A3015 RMK AO2 P0001
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| GRAND MOUND KF7ZAO, Centralia, WA | 55.2 °F | - | 49 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 157 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Grand Mound , Rochester, WA | 52 °F | - | 49 °F | 89% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 223 ft | 8:15 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Rochester WA , Rochester, WA | 52 °F | - | 49 °F | 88% | South at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 154 ft | 9:18 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| Scatter Creek, Tenino, WA | 57.2 °F | - | 51 °F | 80% | West at 0.4 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 212 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Baker Prairie, Rochester, WA | 52.2 °F | - | 50 °F | 91% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 199 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old Mill Estates, Bucoda, WA | 54.5 °F | - | 50 °F | 85% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 233 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS CHEHALIS WA, Napavine, WA | 53 °F | - | 49 °F | 86% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 262 ft | 9:09 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| Littlerock, Littlerock, WA | 54.4 °F | - | 51 °F | 89% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 135 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tenino, WA, Tenino, WA | 53.0 °F | - | 50 °F | 89% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 283 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cedar Ridge, Napavine, WA | 52.4 °F | - | 50 °F | 93% | SSE at 4.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 423 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS RIVERSIDE FIRE AUTHORITY STATION WA, Oakville, WA | 52 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 195 ft | 8:30 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| HADS CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR DOTY 1S WA, Doty, WA | 50 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.01 in / hr | 370 ft | 8:30 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| 93rd Avenue, Olympia, WA | 53.4 °F | - | 48 °F | 83% | South at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 213 ft | 9:45 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Moonlit, Winlock, WA | 52.4 °F | - | 51 °F | 95% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 450 ft | 9:35 AM PDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Winlock WA , Winlock, WA | 51 °F | - | 50 °F | 98% | NW at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 450 ft | 9:05 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| Belmore / Black Hawk, Tumwater, WA | 52.7 °F | - | 51 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 183 ft | 9:44 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Countryside, Tumwater, WA | 54.5 °F | - | 52 °F | 91% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 199 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bridlewood, Olympia, WA | 53.5 °F | - | 50 °F | 89% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 226 ft | 9:45 AM PDT | Normal | |
| MBLFD Station 95 - Black Lake Station, Olympia, WA | 55.1 °F | - | 50 °F | 83% | SSE at 0.4 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 300 ft | 9:39 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Greater East Olympia Area, Olympia, WA | 53.4 °F | - | 41 °F | 63% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 205 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| East Olympia, Olympia, WA | 56.3 °F | - | 51 °F | 81% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 230 ft | 9:45 AM PDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Olympia WA , Olympia, WA | 53 °F | - | 50 °F | 90% | West at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 205 ft | 9:07 AM PDT | MADIS | |
| East Olympia, Olympia, WA | 53.8 °F | - | 50 °F | 87% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 260 ft | 9:36 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Wildwood, Curtis, WA | 53.5 °F | - | 49 °F | 86% | ESE at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 9:41 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ward Lake, Olympia, WA | 53.0 °F | - | 50 °F | 91% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 161 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ken Lake, Olympia, WA | 54.5 °F | - | 52 °F | 92% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 9:45 AM PDT | Normal | |
| Lacey Rainier Vista Park, Lacey, WA | 55.8 °F | - | 49 °F | 79% | NW at 0.2 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 194 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Olympia KA7FRZ, Olympia, WA | 54.3 °F | - | 50 °F | 87% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 182 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodbury Crossing, Olympia, WA | 55.4 °F | - | 52 °F | 88% | East at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 190 ft | 9:35 AM PDT | Normal | |
| ToledoTel, Toledo, WA | 52.9 °F | - | 49 °F | 88% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 302 ft | 9:46 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS MINOT PEAK WA, Malone, WA | 47 °F | 47 °F | 47 °F | 99% | South at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1768 ft | 9:00 AM PDT | MADIS | |
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