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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 73F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 57 | 67 | 62 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 61 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph West | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 93% | 84% | 86% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 69 | 63 | 69 | 64 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 3 mph East | 6 mph SE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 80% | 82% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 76 | 66 | 74 | 66 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 71% | 78% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 66 | 80 | 70 | 84 | 72 | 73 | 71 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 69% | 69% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 47% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 68 | 81 | 70 | 82 | 70 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 68% | 63% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 47% | 7% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 75 | 66 | 80 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 71% | 64% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 93% | 96% | 87% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 74 | 70 | 76 | 71 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 9 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 84% | 83% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 99% | 92% | 87% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 72 | 69 | 75 | 69 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 1 mph East | 5 mph WNW | 3 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 100% | 87% | 79% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 74% | 37% | 14% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 70 | 59 | 68 | 57 | 58 | 51 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph NE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 100% | 67% | 69% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 31% | 32% | 32% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 42 | 69 | 42 | 68 | 47 | 60 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNE | 2 mph NE | 2 mph East | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 54% | 36% | 48% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 21% | 7% | 2% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 47 | 72 | 49 | 70 | 52 | 62 | 52 |
| Wind | 0 mph NE | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 67% | 43% | 50% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 8% | 12% | % |
| 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 (KOFP) | 78 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KOFP) | 93 °F (1987) | 31 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 83.1 °F | 60.8 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:59 AM EDT | 8:17 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:29 AM EDT | 8:47 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:53 AM EDT | 9:23 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:13 AM EDT | 10:04 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:26 PM EDT | 1:43 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 17m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 35s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Franklin
77 °F
Emporia
77 °F
Suffolk
75 °F
Newport News
75 °F
Chesapeake
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57 °F
Hot Springs
59 °F
Richmond Hanover County
59 °F
Martinsville
59 °F
Wise
59 °F
Chesapeake
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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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| Louisa | 66 °F | Overcast | 5:15 PM EDT |
| Richmond Hanover County | 65 °F | Overcast | 4:54 PM EDT |
| Orange | 63 °F | Overcast | 5:15 PM EDT |
| Charlottesville | 63 °F | Overcast | 5:13 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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PDT4122 Charlotte, NC |
KCHO | 05:37PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KLKU) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 124° (SE) |
| Ceiling: | 600 ft |
METAR KLKU 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC006 19/17 A3016 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| 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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| Real Sporting de Gijón vs. Xerez | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Alcorcón vs. Barcelona B | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 66° F/ 19° 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, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| 5 miles S of Mineral, VA, Louisa, VA | 64.5 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 420 ft | 5:10 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Bellamy's Corner, Powhatan, VA | 66.2 °F | 64 °F | 94% | NNE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 358 ft | 5:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Johnson Springs, Rockville, VA | 64.8 °F | 64 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 280 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lone Oak, Montpelier, VA | 65.4 °F | 65 °F | 97% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 5:11 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Aubrn Chase, Manakin Sabot, VA | 65.5 °F | 65 °F | 97% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 289 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Louisa - Northside, Louisa, VA | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 95% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 371 ft | 5:12 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| VADOT Goochland, Rockville, VA | 65 °F | 63 °F | 91% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 190 ft | 4:30 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| The Parke, Manakin Sabot, VA | 66.0 °F | 46 °F | 49% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Conniebunkport, Bumpass, VA | 64.9 °F | 63 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pouncey Tract, Glen Allen, VA | 65.1 °F | 64 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 297 ft | 5:05 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Far West End, Henrico, VA | 66.6 °F | 65 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 5:09 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Mantico Hill, Beaverdam, VA | 66.0 °F | 65 °F | 96% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 265 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shady Ridge, Glen Allen, VA | 66.2 °F | 65 °F | 97% | ENE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 246 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Richmond, VA | 66.7 °F | 65 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Wyndham Forest, Glen Allen, VA | 66.1 °F | 63 °F | 89% | West at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mill Quarter Golf Course 15th Fairway, Powhatan, VA | 69.3 °F | 56 °F | 63% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pagebrooke, Richmond, VA | 68.2 °F | 60 °F | 76% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 5:00 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Sadler Glen, Glen Allen, VA | 67.7 °F | 63 °F | 84% | East at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 272 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hewlett, Ruther Glen, VA | 66.2 °F | 59 °F | 78% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mountain Brook, Troy, VA | 63.4 °F | 61 °F | 91% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 517 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Tuckahoe Village, Henrico, VA | 67.1 °F | 65 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Oliver VA. Near Doswell VA, Beaverdam, VA | 65.9 °F | 65 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Innsbrook, Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA | 66.4 °F | 64 °F | 91% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 273 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shady Oak Ridge, Glen Allen, VA | 66.9 °F | 53 °F | 60% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 253 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Riverdowns, Midlothian, VA | 66.9 °F | 65 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 176 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Fluvanna WX, Lake Monticello, VA | 63.7 °F | 60 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 385 ft | 5:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Regency Mall, Henrico, VA | 66.4 °F | 66 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 243 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Courtney Farm, Glen Allen, VA | 66.4 °F | 62 °F | 85% | NE at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 276 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ashland, VA | 65.5 °F | 65 °F | 97% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
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