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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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers. High of 64F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Low of 41F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 59 | 46 | 62 | 44 | 51 | 43 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 2 mph West | 7 mph North | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 83% | 60% | 52% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 59% | 48% | 28% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 65 | 43 | 68 | 44 | 53 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 5 mph North | 5 mph NNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 84% | 42% | 42% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 31% | 34% | 55% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 44 | 62 | 45 | 53 | 47 | 44 | 41 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 10 mph WSW | 11 mph West | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 86% | 53% | 78% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 60% | 70% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 82% | 84% | 74% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 37 | 58 | 43 | 53 | 45 | 46 | 38 |
| Wind | 11 mph SE | 13 mph SSE | 10 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 75% | 56% | 73% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 99% | 75% | 90% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 35 | 60 | 41 | 59 | 46 | 44 | 43 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 4 mph WNW | 7 mph SW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 75% | 49% | 64% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 81% | 75% | 93% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 39 | 62 | 42 | 63 | 47 | 49 | 41 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph WNW | 2 mph WNW | 1 mph East |
| Humidity | 75% | 47% | 56% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 11% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 40 | 60 | 46 | 56 | 46 | 47 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSW | 4 mph NNW | 3 mph North | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 73% | 58% | 69% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 92% | 99% | 65% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 43 | 57 | 44 | 57 | 44 | 48 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 3 mph West | 5 mph West | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 80% | 60% | 61% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 39% | 61% | 67% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 58 | 41 | 59 | 41 | 47 | 39 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 90% | 53% | 50% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 86% | 98% | 89% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 39 | 62 | 41 | 68 | 43 | 52 | 41 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 69% | 46% | 40% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 82% | 84% | 70% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 42 | 67 | 46 | 69 | 49 | 53 | 46 |
| Wind | 1 mph WSW | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 69% | 47% | 49% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KTCM) | 62 °F | 43 °F |
| Record (KTCM) | 88 °F (1958) | 30 °F (2003) |
| Yesterday | 65.5 °F | 51.9 °F |
| 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 | 48.9 °F |
| Seattle, WA | 51.1 °F |
| Friday Harbor, WA | 48.9 °F |
| Tacoma, WA | 48.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:29 AM PDT | 8:43 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:53 AM PDT | 9:20 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:05 AM PDT | 10:08 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:05 AM PDT | 11:09 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:25 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:53 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 27m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 13m
Tomorrow will be 2m 17s longer.
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| First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Moses Lake
70 °F
Yakima
69 °F
Walla Walla
69 °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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| Burnt Mountain | 10 in | 4200 ft |
| Mowich | 0 in | 3150 ft |
| Cougar Mountain | 5 in | 3200 ft |
| Rex River | 43 in | 4000 ft |
| Mount Gardner | 0 in | 3000 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Tacoma | 54 °F | Overcast | 10:58 PM PDT |
| Tacoma Narrows | 54 °F | Overcast | 10:53 PM PDT |
| Fort Lewis | 54 °F | Overcast | 10:58 PM PDT |
| Puyallup | 54 °F | N/A | 11:15 PM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KTCM) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 179° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 2500 ft |
METAR KTCM 190558Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT013 OVC025 12/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP258 60008 T01220119 10152 20120 51015 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Storytelling | 11:00 AM PDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 52°F |
| Where the FUCK is your music scene? | 9:00 PM PDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 50°F |
| Junior Brown | 8:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 53°F |
| CHICKENS AND PIGS AND BEARS... OH MY! | 1:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 53°F |
| CHICKENS AND PIGS AND BEARS... OH MY! | 3:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 56°F |
| CHICKENS AND PIGS AND BEARS... OH MY! | 1:00 PM PDT 2013-04-21 |
Mostly Cloudy, 63°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Giants vs. Rockies | 6:10 PM MDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Nationals vs. Padres | 5:40 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 67 °F |
| Rangers vs. Mariners | 7:10 PM PDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 54 °F |
| Rangers vs. Mariners | 7:10 PM PDT on May 25, 2013 | Average High 66° F/ 18° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| New England vs. Houston | 8:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Vancouver vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on June 08, 2013 | Average High 66° F/ 18° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| 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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| South warner st, Tacoma, WA | 53.9 °F | 52 °F | 93% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Tacoma WA , Tacoma, WA | 55 °F | 51 °F | 86% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 340 ft | 10:27 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA | 54.2 °F | 50 °F | 87% | WNW at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 381 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pierce County EOC, Tacoma, WA | 54.5 °F | 52 °F | 90% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 335 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest S END NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER , Tacoma, WA | 54 °F | - | - | West at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 339 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA | 53.6 °F | 52 °F | 93% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 360 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Strawberry Hill, Tacoma, WA | 54.4 °F | 52 °F | 92% | WSW at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cascade, University Place, WA | 55.6 °F | 51 °F | 85% | WNW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 368 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 30th St West, University Place, WA | 54.9 °F | 50 °F | 82% | SE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 308 ft | 11:12 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Jefferson Park/No. 8th & Stevens, Tacoma, WA | 53.8 °F | 52 °F | 94% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 367 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Proctor District, Tacoma, WA | 54.5 °F | 54 °F | 99% | NW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 357 ft | 10:20 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lake Steilacoom, Lakewood, WA | 55.4 °F | 50 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 240 ft | 11:10 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Oakbrook, Lakewood, WA | 53.5 °F | 52 °F | 94% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 11:00 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Oakbrook, Lakewood, WA | 53.4 °F | 52 °F | 95% | WSW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Beckonridge, University Place, WA | 54.7 °F | 51 °F | 86% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 331 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North Tacoma, Tacoma, WA | 53.4 °F | 51 °F | 92% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 11:10 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Glake, Lakewood, WA | 53.7 °F | 52 °F | 94% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 270 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Gratzer Rd., Tacoma, WA | 54.5 °F | 51 °F | 89% | SSW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 21 ft | 11:12 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| NOS_PORTS Tacoma, WA, Tacoma, WA | 56 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:42 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Tacoma WA, Tacoma, WA | 53 °F | 51 °F | 93% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 390 ft | 10:44 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Lake City, Lakewood, WA | 53.6 °F | 53 °F | 99% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North End, Tacoma, WA | 54.8 °F | 53 °F | 94% | SE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 246 ft | 11:00 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Fife, WA | 56.5 °F | 51 °F | 83% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Highridge, Gig Harbor, WA | 53.3 °F | 51 °F | 92% | WNW at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest TACOMA ALEXANDER AVE , Tacoma, WA | - | - | - | WNW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| PRS Group, Inc., Tacoma, WA | 55.6 °F | 52 °F | 86% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 11:10 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Tacoma, WA | 53.9 °F | 51 °F | 91% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 214 ft | 11:10 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Salmon Beach, Tacoma, WA | 54.0 °F | 48 °F | 80% | SSE at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Tacoma, Tacoma, WA | 54.1 °F | 41 °F | 61% | SW at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Point Ruston, Ruston, WA | 54.9 °F | 52 °F | 90% | WSW at 2.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 11:10 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| @ BP Nerdorium, Tacoma, WA | 53.9 °F | 51 °F | 91% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 412 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Puyallup WA , Tacoma, WA | 53 °F | 51 °F | 93% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 465 ft | 10:46 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Gig Harbor WA , Tacoma, WA | 54 °F | 52 °F | 92% | West at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 10:48 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Gig Harbor, WA | 55.2 °F | 51 °F | 85% | WSW at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 11:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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