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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, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 75 | 64 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 7 mph South | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 86% | 70% | 71% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 60% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 95% | 93% | 94% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 80 | 66 | 76 | 66 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 73% | 62% | 73% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 87% | 69% | 63% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 87 | 65 | 81 | 64 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 49% | 56% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 41% | 59% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 81 | 66 | 80 | 67 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 60% | 62% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 86% | 52% | 54% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 65 | 76 | 67 | 79 | 71 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 73% | 74% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 98% | 98% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 79 | 63 | 77 | 63 | 67 | 58 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 7 mph WNW | 8 mph West | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 86% | 59% | 60% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 25% | 33% | 0% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 57 | 74 | 59 | 78 | 61 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 8 mph North | 8 mph North | 6 mph East |
| Humidity | 82% | 57% | 57% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 57 | 72 | 56 | 67 | 58 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE | 6 mph East | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 80% | 60% | 74% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 34% | 40% | 49% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 57 | 70 | 57 | 69 | 59 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 4 mph NE | 4 mph NE | 4 mph East | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 88% | 62% | 70% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 59% | 46% | 38% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 57 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 63 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph East | 4 mph SE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 88% | 65% | 78% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 35% | 34% | 42% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 80 | 69 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 73% | 68% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 63% | 56% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KGSO) | 78 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KGSO) | 96 °F (1911) | 41 °F (1976) |
| Yesterday | 74 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:13 AM EDT | 8:23 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:45 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:10 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:37 PM EDT | 2:24 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 07m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 62% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Piney Island
72 °F
Hatteras
72 °F
Swansboro
72 °F
Beaufort
71 °F
Manteo
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59 °F
Jefferson
60 °F
Roxboro
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
60 °F
Franklin
62 °F
Greensboro
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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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| Salisbury | 64 °F | Overcast | 4:35 AM EDT |
| Lexington | 64 °F | Scattered Clouds | 4:35 AM EDT |
| Albemarle | 65 °F | Overcast | 4:35 AM EDT |
| Concord | 64 °F | Overcast | 4:35 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 (KRUQ) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 68° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | 6500 ft |
METAR KRUQ 190835Z AUTO 13003KT 7SM SCT004 BKN065 OVC070 18/17 A3010 RMK AO2 T01800173
| 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 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Colorado vs. San Jose | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| 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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| 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 |
| Wyndham Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 15, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| Wyndham Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 16, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Fulton Heights, Salisbury, NC | 64.0 °F | 63 °F | 96% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:36 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Granite Quarry, Salisbury, NC | 65.5 °F | 62 °F | 87% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:41 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Salisbury, NC | 64.5 °F | 63 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:44 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Ellis-Franklin Fire District, Salisbury, NC | 64.3 °F | 64 °F | 99% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest V56A Mocksville , Cooleemee, NC | 64 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 776 ft | 4:15 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Southmont (Highrock lake), Lexington, NC | 64.7 °F | 64 °F | 99% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS LEXINGTON NC, Lexington, NC | 65 °F | 65 °F | 99% | ESE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 750 ft | 4:16 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| VULCAN MATERIALS, GOLD HILL, NC | 64.3 °F | 64 °F | 100% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 741 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Rowan County, Cleveland, NC | 63.1 °F | - | - | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 768 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Misenheimer NC , Richfield, NC | 63 °F | 62 °F | 98% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 639 ft | 4:08 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Kannapolis NC, Kannapolis, NC | 65 °F | 63 °F | 94% | South at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 844 ft | 4:13 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Kiser Home, Mount Ulla, NC | 65.8 °F | 65 °F | 98% | SSE at 3.1 mph | - / hr | 820 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| bixby, Advance, NC | 64.2 °F | 63 °F | 96% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 804 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rolling Hills, New London, NC | 64.9 °F | 64 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 550 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pinecliff Acres, Concord, NC | 64.9 °F | 63 °F | 93% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 4:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Poplar Tent, Concord, NC | 65.7 °F | 64 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 715 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Western Davie County, Mocksville, NC | 64.2 °F | 64 °F | 100% | SE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 878 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Crestview Acres, Statesville, NC | 64.5 °F | 64 °F | 97% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 863 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| JKS Incorporated, Lexington, NC | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 95% | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Brookmeade - Statesville Country Club, Statesville, NC | 64.5 °F | 64 °F | 97% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 858 ft | 4:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Cool Springs, Statesville, NC | 64.6 °F | 63 °F | 95% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 846 ft | 4:30 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hunting Ridge, Thomasville, NC | 64.4 °F | 63 °F | 94% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 876 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Greystone, Concord, NC | 65.9 °F | 65 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 605 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Uwharrie Point, New London, NC | 65.6 °F | 65 °F | 98% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 566 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Creedmor (WD4LSS), Winston Salem, NC | 63.1 °F | 61 °F | 93% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 770 ft | 4:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Arcadia {KNCLEXIN15}, Lexington, NC | 63.7 °F | 60 °F | 89% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 4:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| huntersville nc, Huntersville, NC | 64.0 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 725 ft | 4:34 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Concord NC , Harrisburg, NC | 65 °F | 64 °F | 98% | East at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 4:20 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
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