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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 afternoon. High of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.2 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 40 | 67 | 43 | 62 | 45 | 54 | 50 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 61% | 40% | 51% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 21% | 61% | 43% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 64 | 53 | 62 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 12 mph South | 13 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 86% | 63% | 75% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 59% | 70% | 84% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 68 | 59 | 67 | 59 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph NW | 11 mph WSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 74% | 75% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 88% | 87% | 39% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 61 | 70 | 57 | 63 | 51 | 63 | 46 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 8 mph ENE | 8 mph East | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 95% | 63% | 64% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 96% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 46 | 66 | 48 | 68 | 49 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 10 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 64% | 53% | 52% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 76 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 14 mph SW | 11 mph SW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 71% | 99% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 0% | 34% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 55 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 51 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 5 mph North | 12 mph NE |
| Humidity | 100% | 92% | 92% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 99% | 100% | 66% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 49 | 65 | 46 | 64 | 37 | 53 | 37 |
| Wind | 13 mph NE | 16 mph NE | 13 mph NE | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 80% | 47% | 36% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 1% | 1% | 39% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 37 | 65 | 42 | 62 | 45 | 53 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 6 mph NE | 6 mph ENE | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 49% | 42% | 52% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 2% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 64 | 46 | 62 | 48 | 53 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph NE | 3 mph ESE | 1 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 52% | 58% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 13% | 6% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 66 | 47 | 66 | 49 | 55 | 48 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 2 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 50% | 54% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 10% | 18% | 23% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 56 | 47 | 70 | 48 | 69 | 50 | 59 | 52 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 73% | 45% | 50% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 (KPVD) | 69 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KPVD) | 92 °F (1936) | 35 °F (1983) |
| Yesterday | 72 °F | 48 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Newport, RI | 59.0 °F |
| Quonset Point, RI | 60.1 °F |
| Conimicut Light, RI | 64.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:22 AM EDT | 8:01 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:50 AM EDT | 8:34 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:09 AM EDT | 9:14 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:24 AM EDT | 10:00 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:55 PM EDT (5/18) | 1:19 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 44m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 39m
Tomorrow will be 1m 53s longer.
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| First Quarter, 59% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Fitchburg
72 °F
Westfield
72 °F
Chicopee
72 °F
Norwood
71 °F
East Milton
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37 °F
Chicopee
37 °F
Orange
37 °F
Martha's Vineyard
37 °F
Taunton
39 °F
Norwood
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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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| Providence | 60 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Pawtucket | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Taunton | 60 °F | Clear | 8:52 PM EDT |
| N. Kingstown | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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DAL772 Atlanta, GA |
KPVD | 09:38PM | On Time |
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SWA3477 Fort Lauderdale, FL |
KPVD | 09:41PM | On Time |
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RPA3106 Philadelphia, PA |
KPVD | 09:56PM | On Time |
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SWA136 Orlando, FL |
KPVD | 10:00PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPVD) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 193° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 24000 ft |
METAR KPVD 190051Z 23012KT 10SM BKN240 BKN300 16/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP261 T01560072
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sclerdoderma Support Group | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 58°F |
| Eddie Jobson | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Overcast, 53°F |
| Hardcore Comedy | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| Hardcore Comedy | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| Hardcore Comedy | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| Hardcore Comedy | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| White Sox vs. Angels | 1:05 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 74 °F |
| Reds vs. Phillies | 4:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 67 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid | 9:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 60° F/ 16° C |
| Huesca vs. Córdoba CF | 10:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° 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 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Deutsche Bank Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 30, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| Deutsche Bank Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 31, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| APRSWXNET Rumford RI , Seekonk, MA | 62 °F | 49 °F | 62% | SSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 72 ft | 8:48 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Ladd Observatory, Providence, RI | 59.6 °F | 47 °F | 62% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 226 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| College Hill, Providence, RI | 60.6 °F | 47 °F | 61% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| NOS_NWLON Providence, RI , Cranston, RI | 62 °F | - | - | WSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:42 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Scotts Weather station, East Providence, RI | 62.4 °F | 47 °F | 58% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 9:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Locust St, Attleboro, MA | 60.0 °F | 49 °F | 67% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 156 ft | 9:06 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Compton Dr., Attleboro, MA | 61.7 °F | 27 °F | 27% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 149 ft | 6:46 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Barrington Library, Barrington, RI | 61.2 °F | 50 °F | 66% | South at 5.6 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 8:43 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| North Providence, RI | 59.7 °F | 49 °F | 68% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 237 ft | 9:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Smith st, Attleboro, MA | 58.9 °F | 52 °F | 79% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 147 ft | 9:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cherry Hill, Johnston, RI | 59.3 °F | 48 °F | 66% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 167 ft | 9:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| NOS_PORTS Conimicut Light, RI, Barrington, RI | 61 °F | - | - | SSW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:48 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| North Dighton, North Dighton, MA | 56.5 °F | 50 °F | 80% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 65 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Richmond Hill, Dighton, MA | 58.0 °F | 50 °F | 75% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 140 ft | 9:06 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Fall Brook Fields, Taunton, MA | 56.8 °F | 50 °F | 77% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Southeastern Cranston, Cranston, RI | 60.1 °F | 48 °F | 64% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 127 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Plainville, Plainville, MA | 58.4 °F | 47 °F | 66% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 9:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Marshview, Somerset, MA | 58.5 °F | 51 °F | 76% | SW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Snake Den, Johnston, RI | 58.5 °F | 48 °F | 68% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 331 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| 2.6 Miles NW of Post Office, Taunton, MA | 58.0 °F | 48 °F | 69% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 79 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Killarney Estates, Plainville, MA | 59.9 °F | 46 °F | 60% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 204 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Plainville, MA | 59.6 °F | 50 °F | 70% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 430 ft | 9:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest Mansfield Tourist Info Center , Plainville, MA | 63 °F | 48 °F | 58% | SW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 160 ft | 8:30 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| East of Town Common, Bristol, RI | 58.4 °F | 50 °F | 75% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 48 ft | 9:16 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Cowesett, Warwick, RI | 60.3 °F | 48 °F | 65% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 9:10 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| NOS_PORTS Fall River, MA, Fall River, MA | 60 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:42 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Woonsocket Oak Grove, Cumberland, RI | 58.9 °F | 47 °F | 64% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 223 ft | 9:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Riverside, RI | 59.4 °F | 48 °F | 67% | SE at 4.7 mph | - / hr | -107507 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Elmhurst, Providence, RI | 60.3 °F | 48 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 9:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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