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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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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 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 74 | 66 | 73 | 66 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 79% | 76% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 83% | 81% | 75% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 63 | 51 | 61 | 44 | 53 | 38 |
| Wind | 11 mph WNW | 17 mph NW | 16 mph NNW | 13 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 80% | 63% | 53% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 85% | 65% | 47% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 40 | 61 | 40 | 67 | 39 | 59 | 36 |
| Wind | 14 mph NW | 19 mph NNW | 17 mph NNW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 71% | 46% | 37% | 42% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 43% | 18% | 19% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 35 | 65 | 38 | 70 | 44 | 60 | 38 |
| Wind | 12 mph WNW | 15 mph NW | 10 mph NW | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 53% | 36% | 38% | 45% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 35 | 66 | 42 | 72 | 46 | 63 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 4 mph WNW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 48% | 39% | 38% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 41 | 72 | 53 | 75 | 56 | 64 | 61 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 2 mph ESE | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 52% | 51% | 54% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 44% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 60 | 76 | 64 | 79 | 65 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 68% | 63% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 14% | 57% | 94% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 80 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 64% | 67% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 26% | 23% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 84 | 68 | 82 | 69 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 58% | 65% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 9% | 6% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 67 | 85 | 68 | 91 | 69 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 55% | 47% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 83 | 67 | 89 | 72 | 78 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 3 mph WSW | 2 mph SW | 1 mph West |
| Humidity | 78% | 59% | 55% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KDCA) | 77 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KDCA) | 97 °F (1925) | 45 °F (1961) |
| Yesterday | 86 °F | 70 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Air Quality | AQ Index | Pollutant | |
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| Yesterday | Good | PM10 | |
| Yesterday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Thursday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Thursday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Sunday | Good | OZONE | |
| Sunday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Monday | Good | OZONE | |
| Monday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Tuesday | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Place | Temperature |
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| Washington, DC | 73.0 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 73.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 70.0 °F |
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:49 AM EDT | 8:21 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:19 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:41 AM EDT | 9:30 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:58 AM EDT | 10:12 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:52 PM EDT | 4:32 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 32m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Fredericksburg
82 °F
Louisa
82 °F
Stafford
82 °F
Warrenton
82 °F
Franklin
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57 °F
Hot Springs
58 °F
Blacksburg
59 °F
Wise
59 °F
Richlands
59 °F
Jonesville
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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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| Washington | 78 °F | Overcast | 5:52 PM EDT |
| Fort Belvoir | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 5:58 PM EDT |
| Andrews AFB | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 5:58 PM EDT |
| College Park | 79 °F | Scattered Clouds | 6:20 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JBU691 Boston, MA |
KDCA | 06:21PM | On Time |
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AWI3883 Syracuse, NY |
KDCA | 06:31PM | On Time |
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UAL1651 Houston, TX |
KDCA | 06:31PM | On Time |
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AAL896 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KDCA | 06:33PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KDCA) |
| Wind Speed: | 14.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | -999° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 11000 ft |
METAR KDCA 232152Z COR 18014KT 10SM SCT045 BKN110 OVC250 26/19 A2978 RMK AO2 RAB11E21 SLP083 P0000 T02560194
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 63°F |
| Brian Culbertson | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 63°F |
| Andrew McMahon, Erland Wanberg, and Kate Earl | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 66°F |
| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 71°F |
| Crimes of the Heart at Signature Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 71°F |
| Fred Hersch | 3:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Mostly Cloudy, 58°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Exchange At Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 68% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VADOT Site_D, Springfield, VA | 77 °F | 79 °F | 65 °F | 67% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 202 ft | 5:48 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Seminary Ridge - St Stephens & St. Agnes, Alexandria, VA | 75.9 °F | 76 °F | 72 °F | 87% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 268 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westlawn, Falls Church, VA | 74.9 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 76% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 331 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| VADOT Site_B, Alexandria, VA | 77 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 72% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 241 ft | 5:44 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA | 76.1 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| VADOT Site_F_M (Fairfax), Springfield, VA | 76 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 70% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 187 ft | 5:42 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Kingstowne Weather, Kingstowne, VA | 75.2 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 83% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 222 ft | 6:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| VADOT Site_H, Springfield, VA | 76 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 67% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 5:48 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Broyhill Park, Falls Church, VA | 75.4 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 78% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Barcroft Neighborhood, Arlington, VA | 76.0 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 77% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Douglas Park, Arlington, VA | 74.5 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 80% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 6:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Douglas Park VA , Arlington, VA | 76 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 76% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 6:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA | 77.6 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 71% | North at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 174 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Backyard Weather, Falls Church, VA | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 76% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 334 ft | 6:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont - Braddock Heights, Alexandria, VA | 76.2 °F | 77 °F | 71 °F | 83% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 77% | WNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 258 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Huntley Meadows, Alexandria, VA | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 61% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Del Ray -- South, Alexandria, VA | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 77% | SSE at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 46 ft | 6:23 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont Park, Alexandria, VA | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 77% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 6:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Del Ray, Alexandria, VA | 76.7 °F | 78 °F | 71 °F | 82% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 24 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Arlington, VA | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 69% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 6:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Leeway Tara, ARLINGTON, VA | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 75% | South at 5.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 417 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Falls Church-Westwood Park, Falls Church, VA | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 78% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 479 ft | 6:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pine Ridge, Fairfax, VA | 75.0 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 73% | East at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 348 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Springfield, Springfield, VA | 73.4 °F | - | 73 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 256 ft | 6:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Falls Church, Falls Church, VA | 75.7 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 75% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 430 ft | 6:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Dustoff, Falls Church, VA | 75.3 °F | 77 °F | 66 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 427 ft | 6:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| BurkeWx, Burke, VA | 72.3 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 84% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 308 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Burke VA, Springfield, VA | 76 °F | 77 °F | 69 °F | 78% | SSE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 310 ft | 6:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| VADOT Site_A (Keene Mill Road), Newington, VA | 76 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 69% | SSE at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 278 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Old Town North, Alexandria, VA | 76.1 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 77% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 6:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rutherford, Fairfax, VA | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 79% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 6:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Belle View, Alexandria, VA | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 65 °F | 67% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 6:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Springfield V, Springfield, VA | 76 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 67% | WSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 259 ft | 6:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Arlington, VA | 76.1 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 80% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 344 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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