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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 22, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 22, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
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May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 66F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 57 | 72 | 57 | 71 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Wind | 1 mph SW | 8 mph WNW | 13 mph West | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 98% | 60% | 54% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 58% | 6% | 76% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 60 | 45 | 62 | 42 | 44 | 38 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 13 mph North | 13 mph North | 10 mph North |
| Humidity | 89% | 60% | 48% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 40% | 16% | 2% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 40 | 36 | 66 | 38 | 70 | 44 | 46 | 33 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 4 mph West | 1 mph SSW | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 85% | 36% | 42% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 14% | 40% | 27% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 31 | 65 | 37 | 68 | 45 | 52 | 42 |
| Wind | 3 mph NE | 2 mph West | 5 mph NW | 4 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 58% | 35% | 45% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 13% | 13% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 41 | 69 | 51 | 69 | 62 | 56 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 83% | 51% | 77% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 62% | 46% | 19% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 48 | 71 | 54 | 73 | 62 | 60 | 52 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 53% | 68% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 75% | 50% | 32% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 52 | 74 | 64 | 78 | 63 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SW | 4 mph SSE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 70% | 62% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 43% | 78% | 39% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 52 | 77 | 62 | 79 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 57% | 59% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 4% | 9% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 77 | 61 | 77 | 63 | 64 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 54% | 61% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 79 | 62 | 77 | 64 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 55% | 64% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 79 | 64 | 77 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 87% | 57% | 68% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAVL) | 76 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KAVL) | 90 °F (1953) | 35 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:23 AM EDT | 8:36 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:54 AM EDT | 9:05 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:19 AM EDT | 9:40 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:40 AM EDT | 10:18 PM EDT |
| Moon | 7:10 PM EDT | 5:03 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 10m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 17s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 96% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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75 °F
Manteo
73 °F
Burlington
73 °F
Cherry Point
73 °F
New River MCAS
73 °F
Elizabeth City
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56 °F
Jefferson
59 °F
Morganton
60 °F
Franklin
60 °F
Andrews
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
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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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| Franklin | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Asheville | 62 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 5:54 AM EDT |
| Andrews | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Clemson | 66 °F | Overcast | 6:16 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 (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 32° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 6500 ft |
METAR KAVL 230954Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM FEW003 BKN065 BKN080 17/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01670161
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Cullowhee, Cullowhee, NC | 59.2 °F | 59 °F | 98% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2536 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS JACKSON COUNTY NC, Webster, NC | 58 °F | 58 °F | 99% | NE at 1 mph | 0.13 in / hr | 2799 ft | 6:10 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Sylva NC , Dillsboro, NC | 58 °F | 57 °F | 97% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3100 ft | 6:15 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Franklin NC , Franklin, NC | 61 °F | 59 °F | 93% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2680 ft | 3:17 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Sapphire Valley, Sapphire Valley, NC | 58.3 °F | 58 °F | 99% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3179 ft | 6:21 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Conleys Creek, Whittier, NC | 61.1 °F | 60 °F | 97% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2116 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Iotla Valley, Franklin, NC | 59.6 °F | 56 °F | 89% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2200 ft | 6:30 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS WAYAH NC, Franklin, NC | 60 °F | 60 °F | 100% | West at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2160 ft | 6:05 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Lake Toxaway, Lake Toxaway, NC | 56.8 °F | 56 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2975 ft | 6:27 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Tilley Creek Road, Cullowhee, NC | 58.4 °F | 58 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 3271 ft | 6:23 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Walnut Grove, Franklin, NC | 59.2 °F | 59 °F | 100% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2800 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley, NC | 59.2 °F | 59 °F | 100% | ESE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3038 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Auburn Park, Waynesville, NC | 58.7 °F | 57 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2766 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Sapphire NC , Sapphire, NC | 59 °F | 58 °F | 96% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2998 ft | 6:19 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| PARI Building 1, Rosman, NC | 59.3 °F | 59 °F | 98% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2895 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| PARI Optical Ridge, Rosman, NC | 59.0 °F | 58 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3070 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| The Estates at Boulder Creek, Waynesville, NC | 57.4 °F | 57 °F | 100% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3159 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| COWEETA, OTTO, NC | 61.0 °F | 57 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2126 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Buckner Branch, Bryson City, NC | 61.9 °F | 59 °F | 91% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1900 ft | 6:21 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS TOW STRING NC, Cherokee, NC | 59 °F | 59 °F | 100% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2994 ft | 5:32 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Saunookweather, Waynesville, NC | 57.6 °F | 56 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3388 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Dogstar Observatory, Sylva, NC | 57.9 °F | 55 °F | 89% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3800 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cowee Mountain, Franklin, NC | 56.8 °F | 57 °F | 99% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 3950 ft | 6:21 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Rocky Mountain, Lake Toxaway, NC | 58.8 °F | 38 °F | 46% | NE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3245 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rocky Mountain 2, Lake Toxaway, NC | 59.2 °F | 59 °F | 98% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3245 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Chattooga Club, Cashiers, NC | 57.2 °F | 1 °F | - | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3510 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Fisher Ridge, Maggie Valley, NC | 58.5 °F | 57 °F | 96% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3500 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Trillium, Cashiers, NC | 55.9 °F | 55 °F | 97% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4060 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Chinquapin, Cashiers/ Glenville, NC | 54.4 °F | 53 °F | 96% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4021 ft | 6:33 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS HIGHLANDS NC, Highlands, NC | 56 °F | 56 °F | 99% | SW at 2 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3915 ft | 6:05 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Wild Ridge, Cashiers, NC | 55.2 °F | 55 °F | 100% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 4160 ft | 6:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| TheWrightPlace Hwy. 64 E, Highlands, NC | 58.5 °F | 49 °F | 71% | WSW at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4190 ft | 6:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Southern Highlands Reserve, Lake Toxaway, NC | 55.8 °F | 55 °F | 97% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4367 ft | 6:32 AM EDT | Normal | ||
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