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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
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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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
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 answer lies in the level of the water table and the soil texture in Oklahoma and in states across the Plains.
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May 21, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 21, 2013
Any time children are involved in a catastrophe, emotional reactions among survivors and across the nation are particularly strong.
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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
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
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
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
Watch as a tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by a 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
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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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 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 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 83 | 65 | 78 | 63 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 6 mph West | 8 mph South | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 55% | 59% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 56% | 50% | 45% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 78 | 64 | 77 | 63 | 71 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 60% | 59% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 27% | 46% | 80% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 61 | 70 | 62 | 74 | 64 | 62 | 58 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 78% | 74% | 71% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 68% | 53% | 1% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 52 | 60 | 40 | 59 | 39 | 52 | 38 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 19 mph WNW | 18 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 80% | 48% | 46% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 33 | 62 | 33 | 65 | 38 | 55 | 37 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 10 mph NNW | 11 mph NNW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 55% | 33% | 35% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 38 | 69 | 46 | 71 | 48 | 57 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 1 mph South | 3 mph South | 1 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 57% | 43% | 43% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 41% | 95% | 87% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 46 | 71 | 53 | 64 | 60 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 2 mph NW | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph ENE | 0 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 70% | 53% | 85% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 78% | 93% | 98% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 56 | 71 | 62 | 71 | 67 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph SSE | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 72% | 83% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 58% | 35% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 76 | 64 | 75 | 66 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 93% | 65% | 75% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 44% | 37% | 31% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 77 | 67 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 71% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 32% | 46% | 47% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 78 | 66 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 87% | 58% | 67% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 37% | 50% | % |
| 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 (KROA) | 77 °F | 55 °F |
| Record (KROA) | 97 °F (1941) | 38 °F (1993) |
| Yesterday | 79 °F | 65 °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 | 6:06 AM EDT | 8:25 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:36 AM EDT | 8:54 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:00 AM EDT | 9:31 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:21 AM EDT | 10:11 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:41 PM EDT | 3:27 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 18m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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87 °F
Winchester
87 °F
Roanoke
86 °F
Staunton
86 °F
Lynchburg
86 °F
Leesburg
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57 °F
Dublin
57 °F
Marion
59 °F
Jonesville
59 °F
Abingdon
60 °F
Hot Springs
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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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| Roanoke | 87 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:54 PM EDT |
| Martinsville | 87 °F | Clear | 3:15 PM EDT |
| Blacksburg | 82 °F | Clear | 3:15 PM EDT |
| Danville | 85 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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PDT4147 Charlotte, NC |
KROA | 03:30PM | On Time |
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ASQ5558 Atlanta, GA |
KROA | 04:00PM | On Time |
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LYM3307 North Platte, NE |
KROA | 05:07PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KROA) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 112° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KROA 211854Z 34005KT 10SM SCT050 31/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP144 T03060161
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Glade Hill, VA | 93.6 °F | 100 °F | 70 °F | 46% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1036 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Windfield Estates, Wirtz, VA | 86.5 °F | 89 °F | 66 °F | 50% | East at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1200 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wirtz (Bonbrook area), Boones Mill, VA | 86.5 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 55% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1138 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Moneta, VA | 81.7 °F | 85 °F | 69 °F | 65% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Smith Mountain Lake @ Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, VA | 81.9 °F | 85 °F | 68 °F | 63% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 825 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Long Island Estates, Moneta, VA | 83.0 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 68% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SML, Moneta, VA | 86.4 °F | 93 °F | 73 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 961 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fairlawn, Fairlawn, VA | 84.9 °F | 86 °F | 64 °F | 49% | East at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 1900 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest T56A Rocky Mt , Callaway, VA | 84 °F | 86 °F | 65 °F | 52% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1269 ft | 2:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Woodlake, Goodview, VA | 87.3 °F | 93 °F | 71 °F | 58% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Coopers Cove at Lakeshore Terrace, Hardy, VA | 86.0 °F | 89 °F | 67 °F | 54% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 837 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brookledge, Vinton, VA | 87.6 °F | 90 °F | 66 °F | 49% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1070 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Edgehill Est. - S Roanoke 1500 ft., Roanoke, VA | 85.4 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 58% | SSE at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1440 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Roanoke VA, Roanoke, VA | 85 °F | 86 °F | 64 °F | 50% | SSE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1499 ft | 3:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Penn Forest, Roanoke, VA | 86.0 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 56% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1280 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stewartsville, Vinton, VA | 84.4 °F | 87 °F | 66 °F | 54% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1083 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Vinton, Vinton, VA | 88.6 °F | 85 °F | 17 °F | 7% | East at 5.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1120 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hollywood Acres, Chatham, VA | 85.4 °F | 93 °F | 74 °F | 68% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mountain Meadow, Vinton, VA | 85.5 °F | 89 °F | 68 °F | 56% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Roanoke VA , Roanoke, VA | 90 °F | 91 °F | 63 °F | 41% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 941 ft | 2:48 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Raleigh Court - 1043ft. (Near Wasena ES), Roanoke, VA | 88.5 °F | 92 °F | 68 °F | 50% | SE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1043 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Steeple Hunt, Roanoke, VA | 82.9 °F | 84 °F | 63 °F | 52% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1394 ft | 3:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cresthill, Cave Spring, VA | 85.1 °F | 82 °F | 43 °F | 23% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1180 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Raleigh Court, Roanoke, VA | 82.2 °F | 86 °F | 70 °F | 66% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 3:14 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Patrick Henry Mall Area, Martinsville, VA | 84.7 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 57% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 3:11 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Thaxton Mountain, Thaxton, VA | 82.8 °F | 85 °F | 66 °F | 58% | WNW at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 1749 ft | 3:08 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lost Mountain SW, Roanoke, VA | 88.3 °F | 88 °F | 60 °F | 39% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1827 ft | 2:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Samuels Gate, Roanoke, VA | 85.3 °F | 89 °F | 68 °F | 56% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1220 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Gretna VA , Gretna, VA | 84 °F | 88 °F | 69 °F | 60% | East at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 903 ft | 3:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| South Salem, Salem, VA | 86.7 °F | 89 °F | 66 °F | 51% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1225 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Stronghold, Thaxton, VA | 82.0 °F | 85 °F | 68 °F | 63% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 987 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gretna, Gretna, VA | 83.1 °F | 84 °F | 61 °F | 48% | NNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 854 ft | 3:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| North Pittsylvania County, Gretna, VA | 83.4 °F | 86 °F | 68 °F | 59% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 767 ft | 3:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Axton, VA | 90.1 °F | 87 °F | 47 °F | 23% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 930 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Copper Hill, Copper Hill, VA | 82.2 °F | 84 °F | 65 °F | 56% | NW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 2687 ft | 3:07 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bent Mountain, VA | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | ENE at 3.2 mph | - / hr | 2730 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Bent Mountain VA US, Bent Mountain, VA | 77 °F | 79 °F | 63 °F | 62% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3129 ft | 2:51 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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