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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. High of 63F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| 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%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. 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 | 50 | 47 | 54 | 48 | 58 | 47 | 49 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph West | 8 mph SW |
| Humidity | 90% | 81% | 68% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 71% | 84% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 44 | 58 | 43 | 63 | 42 | 48 | 39 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSW | 3 mph North | 5 mph NNW | 4 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 80% | 58% | 47% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 51% | 51% | 54% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 38 | 63 | 41 | 67 | 43 | 51 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 3 mph North | 3 mph North | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 77% | 45% | 44% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 47% | 70% | 83% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 42 | 59 | 45 | 51 | 48 | 49 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 59% | 92% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 30% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 100% | 99% | 67% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 57 | 42 | 53 | 42 | 45 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 57% | 67% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 99% | 96% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| 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 | 44 | 40 | 58 | 42 | 59 | 45 | 47 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 55% | 61% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 85% | 75% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 48 | 41 | 59 | 44 | 59 | 45 | 47 | 45 |
| Wind | 1 mph SW | 2 mph WNW | 6 mph West | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 58% | 60% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 69% | 88% | 95% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 47 | 41 | 58 | 45 | 59 | 46 | 44 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 3 mph WSW | 7 mph West | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 83% | 62% | 63% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 61% | 75% | 53% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 42 | 40 | 59 | 45 | 62 | 45 | 42 | 42 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph West | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 94% | 58% | 53% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 67% | 89% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 41 | 63 | 45 | 67 | 46 | 48 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 93% | 52% | 46% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 92% | 91% | 82% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 42 | 65 | 43 | 71 | 44 | 51 | 40 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 89% | 42% | 36% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 67% | 60% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly 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 | 5:32 AM PDT | 8:44 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:55 AM PDT | 9:21 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:08 AM PDT | 10:08 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:09 AM PDT | 11:08 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:27 PM PDT | 1:54 AM PDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 25m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 12m
Tomorrow will be 2m 17s longer.
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| First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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64 °F
Ephrata
64 °F
Wenatchee
64 °F
Pasco
64 °F
Moses Lake
64 °F
Yakima
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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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| Mowich | 0 in | 3150 ft |
| Burnt Mountain | 11 in | 4200 ft |
| Mount Crag | 35 in | 4050 ft |
| Paradise | 118 in | 5120 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 0 in | 3120 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Olympia | 56 °F | Overcast | 11:45 AM PDT |
| Fort Lewis | 54 °F | Overcast | 11:21 AM PDT |
| Shelton | 53 °F | Overcast | 10:53 AM PDT |
| Tacoma | 55 °F | Light Rain | 11:03 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 (KOLM) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 44° (NE) |
| Ceiling: | 7000 ft |
SPECI KOLM 181845Z 27003KT 10SM SCT024 OVC070 13/08 A3016 RMK AO2 T01330083
| 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 |
| 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. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| East Olympia, Olympia, WA | 55.7 °F | 49 °F | 79% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 260 ft | 11:37 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Olympia WA , Olympia, WA | 55 °F | 48 °F | 78% | NE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 205 ft | 11:22 AM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Ward Lake, Olympia, WA | 55.2 °F | 49 °F | 79% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 161 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bridlewood, Olympia, WA | 56.9 °F | 51 °F | 80% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 226 ft | 11:50 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Greater East Olympia Area, Olympia, WA | 54.1 °F | 42 °F | 63% | ESE at 5.1 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 205 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lacey Rainier Vista Park, Lacey, WA | 56.3 °F | 50 °F | 79% | SSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 194 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 93rd Avenue, Olympia, WA | 56.5 °F | 48 °F | 73% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 213 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Countryside, Tumwater, WA | 56.2 °F | 50 °F | 79% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 199 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest LACEY COLLEGE STREET MT VIEW EL, Olympia, WA | 53 °F | - | - | NNE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 196 ft | 10:00 AM PDT | MADIS | ||
| West Olympia KA7FRZ, Olympia, WA | 58.2 °F | 51 °F | 77% | WSW at 8.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 182 ft | 11:52 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| East Olympia, Olympia, WA | 55.9 °F | 51 °F | 83% | SE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 230 ft | 11:45 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Beautiful Downtown Lacey, Lacey, WA | 56.5 °F | 48 °F | 73% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Belmore / Black Hawk, Tumwater, WA | 55.6 °F | 50 °F | 80% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 11:52 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Ken Lake, Olympia, WA | 57.4 °F | 50 °F | 77% | NW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 11:45 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Swantown Marina, Olympia, WA | 55.6 °F | 46 °F | 71% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 34 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MBLFD Station 95 - Black Lake Station, Olympia, WA | 57.2 °F | 49 °F | 74% | SSW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 11:40 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Bay Drive, Olympia, WA | 56.8 °F | 50 °F | 78% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 11:50 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Woodbury Crossing, Olympia, WA | 57.9 °F | 51 °F | 77% | East at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 190 ft | 11:36 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Cedrona, Olympia, WA | 61.7 °F | 57 °F | 84% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 165 ft | 11:47 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Country Club Estates, Olympia, WA | 59.5 °F | 51 °F | 73% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 151 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maytown Weather Village, Maytown-Tenino, WA | 58.6 °F | 52 °F | 80% | SW at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 11:52 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest I-5 @ Nisqually , Olympia, WA | 55 °F | 44 °F | 66% | South at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 10:15 AM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Campus Meadows, Lacey, WA | 55.4 °F | 50 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 285 ft | 11:52 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Littlerock, Littlerock, WA | 57.2 °F | 49 °F | 75% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 135 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Tenino, WA, Tenino, WA | 52.8 °F | 49 °F | 87% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 283 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Nisqually Highlands, Olympia, WA | 56.0 °F | 50 °F | 80% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 190 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest Oyster Bay Rd , Olympia, WA | 54 °F | 50 °F | 86% | NE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 10:15 AM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Illahee Lane, Olympia, WA | 58.1 °F | 51 °F | 78% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 154 ft | 11:48 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Griffen, Olympia, WA | 55.0 °F | 47 °F | 74% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 86 ft | 11:45 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| Boston Harbor, Olympia, WA | 55.5 °F | 48 °F | 77% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Oyster Bay, Olympia, WA | 55.8 °F | 51 °F | 85% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 62 ft | 11:43 AM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Yelm WA , Rainier, WA | 54 °F | 49 °F | 84% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 399 ft | 11:27 AM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Scatter Creek, Tenino, WA | 59.0 °F | 50 °F | 73% | SSW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 212 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mill Pond Estates, Yelm, WA | 54.8 °F | 49 °F | 81% | SSW at 2.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 345 ft | 11:51 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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