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May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
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May 21, 2013
The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
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May 21, 2013
Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
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May 21, 2013
Glenn Lewis was the mayor of Moore, Okla., when the strongest tornado on record whipped the city in 1999, and he says the most recent storm won't deter the community from rebuilding.
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May 21, 2013
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by little dog digging out of rubble
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May 21, 2013
There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
More than a dozen children are dead in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 76 | 68 | 84 | 68 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 4 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 74% | 58% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 43% | 55% | 56% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 84 | 66 | 76 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 15 mph South | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 87% | 64% | 55% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 47% | 68% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 74 | 63 | 64 | 62 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 69% | 65% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 82% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 54 | 63 | 53 | 62 | 47 | 54 | 44 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 15 mph WNW | 16 mph NNW | 14 mph NW |
| Humidity | 90% | 68% | 54% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 100% | 50% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 35 | 60 | 34 | 65 | 38 | 58 | 35 |
| Wind | 15 mph NW | 18 mph NNW | 13 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 37% | 36% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 4% | 80% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 35 | 60 | 36 | 65 | 39 | 54 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 5 mph NW | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 41% | 38% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 0% | 79% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 36 | 62 | 42 | 64 | 50 | 58 | 51 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph East | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 58% | 47% | 59% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 50 | 67 | 60 | 69 | 62 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 78% | 80% | 76% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 22% | 42% | 43% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 73 | 64 | 76 | 66 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 72% | 71% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 66% | 57% | 51% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 70% | 61% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 44% | 43% | 39% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 78 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 66% | 61% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 35% | 54% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMRB) | 74 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KMRB) | 100 °F (1934) | 35 °F (1992) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 7 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:51 AM EDT | 8:22 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:21 AM EDT | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:42 AM EDT | 9:32 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:00 AM EDT | 10:14 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:35 PM EDT | 3:17 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 32m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 30m
Tomorrow will be 1m 33s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
Salisbury
77 °F
Cumberland
75 °F
Hagerstown
75 °F
Patuxent River
74 °F
College Park
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60 °F
Oakland
60 °F
Fort Meade
62 °F
Ocean City
62 °F
Frederick
62 °F
Cumberland
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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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| Frederick | 77 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:47 AM EDT |
| Leesburg | 77 °F | Overcast | 10:55 AM EDT |
| Martinsburg | 79 °F | Clear | 10:53 AM EDT |
| Thurmont | 75 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:54 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 (KFDK) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 216° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KFDK 211447Z 19004KT 10SM SCT014 25/21 A3001
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Ken Francis Wenzel | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-21 |
Partly Cloudy, 53°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Lovettsville VA U, Lovettsville, VA | 77 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | SW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 505 ft | 11:03 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Taylorstown, Lovettsville, VA | 74.5 °F | 74 °F | 70 °F | 87% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 435 ft | 11:09 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Lovettsville VA , Point Of Rocks, MD | 74 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | WSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 435 ft | 10:57 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Axline at Mountain Road, Lovettsville, VA | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 80% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 548 ft | 11:12 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Axline Road, Lovettsville, VA | 74.0 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 86% | SSE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 508 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Knoxville, Knoxville, MD | 76.6 °F | - | 77 °F | - | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 11:12 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| WXFRNX, Jefferson, MD | 76.0 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 83% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 597 ft | 11:09 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Nina Ct, Waterford, VA | 75.4 °F | 76 °F | 70 °F | 83% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 443 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bald Hill Rd, Lucketts, Leesburg, VA | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 72 °F | 83% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 434 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Colebrook, Middletown, MD | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 70 °F | 78% | SSW at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VADOT Rt_15_@_Lucketts, Lansdowne, VA | 74 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 313 ft | 10:25 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Village Green Lucketts, Leesburg, VA | 77.6 °F | 80 °F | 71 °F | 80% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Tasty Acres Farm, Harpers Ferry, WV | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 70 °F | 75% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 435 ft | 11:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Wheatland, Purcellville, VA | 69.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 97% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 535 ft | 9:30 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VADOT Rt_9_@_WV_Line, Millville, WV | 72 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 83% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 953 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| The Oaks, Purcellville, VA | 72.9 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 86% | WSW at 4.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 11:12 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Braddock Heights, Md, Frederick, MD | 78.3 °F | 82 °F | 78 °F | 99% | WSW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 866 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Meadowbrook, Harpers Ferry, WV | 79.6 °F | 82 °F | 68 °F | 69% | SSW at 2.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 465 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Orionis Observatory, Middletown, MD | 76.9 °F | 78 °F | 71 °F | 82% | SW at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 702 ft | 11:12 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pipe and Nail Pub on S. Short Hill Mtn., Purcellville, VA | 69.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 97% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 945 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Normal | |
| RenoMonument, Boonsboro, MD | 78.7 °F | 79 °F | 56 °F | 46% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:08 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Zittlestown, Boonsboro, MD | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 71 °F | 82% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1201 ft | 11:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Catoctin Creek - South Fork, Purcellville, VA | 76.6 °F | 77 °F | 73 °F | 89% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 484 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SharpsburgWeather.com, Sharpsburg, MD | 79.2 °F | 82 °F | 71 °F | 75% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| A Rose Hill Estate, Hamilton, VA | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | SSE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 490 ft | 11:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Pacific Ct, Middletown, MD | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 72 °F | 84% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 745 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fairfax Crossing, Ranson, WV | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 69% | SW at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 11:01 AM EDT | Normal | |
| VADOT 7_@_287_Leesburg, Hillsboro, VA | 73 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 84% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 542 ft | 10:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Keedysville, MD, Keedysville, MD | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 81% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1450 ft | 11:13 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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