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May 19, 2013
Severe weather developed throughout the Great Plains on Sunday, producing baseball size hail and long-lived tornadoes.
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May 19, 2013
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
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May 19, 2013
State emergency officials are monitoring a tornado in the Wichita area.
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May 19, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 19, 2013
Mice and other critters return from a month long stay in space.
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May 19, 2013
Some locations have seen 5 to 6 inches of rainfall.
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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 19, 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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| 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 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. 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 and rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast in the morning, then clear with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 58 | 74 | 62 | 77 | 60 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 1 mph NE | 2 mph NNE | 3 mph SW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 67% | 57% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 56% | 50% | 44% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 56 | 76 | 59 | 77 | 60 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 1 mph NNE | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 75% | 55% | 55% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 45% | 50% | 56% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 68 | 65 | 73 | 65 | 65 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 86% | 74% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 59% | 65% | 76% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 67 | 56 | 73 | 56 | 64 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 6 mph NW | 9 mph WNW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 85% | 65% | 56% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 8% | 23% | 18% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 51 | 67 | 54 | 69 | 52 | 64 | 43 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 7 mph NNW | 7 mph North | 4 mph North |
| Humidity | 79% | 60% | 54% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 19% | 0% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 38 | 67 | 50 | 70 | 51 | 61 | 46 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 2 mph SE | 1 mph East | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 50% | 53% | 52% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 0% | 0% | 49% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 47 | 69 | 54 | 72 | 55 | 58 | 52 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 1 mph West | 1 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 57% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 18% | 100% | 63% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 51 | 68 | 56 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 77% | 64% | 85% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 47% | 45% | 48% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 68 | 58 | 67 | 61 | 61 | 60 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 69% | 78% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 52% | 36% | 27% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 56 | 72 | 58 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 59% | 60% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 19% | 12% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 57 | 76 | 60 | 76 | 63 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 57% | 65% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAVL) | 75 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KAVL) | 93 °F (1996) | 33 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 67 °F | 59 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 2 | ||
| 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 | 6:22 AM EDT | 8:31 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:53 AM EDT | 9:00 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:18 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:40 AM EDT | 10:13 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:46 PM EDT (5/19) | 2:32 AM EDT (5/19) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 06m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 69% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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First Quarter
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86 °F
New Bern
84 °F
Jacksonville
84 °F
Lumberton
83 °F
Washington
83 °F
Tarboro
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59 °F
Jefferson
60 °F
Franklin
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
60 °F
Roxboro
61 °F
Andrews
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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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| Asheville | 65 °F | Clear | 9:54 PM EDT |
| Rutherfordton | 67 °F | Overcast | 9:55 PM EDT |
| Greenville/Spartanburg | 71 °F | Overcast | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Greenville Downtown | 71 °F | Partly Cloudy | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SKW5329 Chicago, IL |
KAVL | 10:32PM | On Time |
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UAE212A |
KAVL | 12:04AM | On Time |
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UAE212 |
KAVL | 12:14AM | On Time |
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FLG3791 Detroit, MI |
KGSP | 10:17PM | On Time |
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EGF2747 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KGSP | 11:36PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 153° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAVL 200154Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01830172
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Common Foundation | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 71°F |
| GENIASS PRESENTS: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad w/Common Foundation | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 71°F |
| The Deadstring Brothers | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Deadstring Brothers w/ special guest Blue Jeans & Khaki Pants | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Jeff Sipe Trio | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| Asheville Symphony: Mozart's Requiem | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 55°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Nationals vs. Padres | 1:10 PM PDT on May 19, 2013 | Clear, 70 °F |
| Giants vs. Rockies | 2:10 PM MDT on May 19, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 65 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sporting Kansas City vs. D.C. | 5:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Rain Showers, 72 °F |
| Real Salt Lake vs. Chivas USA | 7:30 PM PDT on May 19, 2013 | Clear, 65 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °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, 70 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC | 62.3 °F | 60 °F | 92% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2470 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC | 64.0 °F | 62 °F | 95% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3040 ft | 7:42 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Reynolds Mountain West, Asheville, NC | 62.9 °F | 62 °F | 96% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2720 ft | 10:05 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Sherwood Heights, Asheville, NC | 63.9 °F | 62 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2440 ft | 10:02 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| MSD, Asheville, NC | 62.5 °F | 62 °F | 97% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1952 ft | 9:55 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Mount Carmel Acres, Asheville, NC | 63.7 °F | 63 °F | 97% | West at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2220 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodland Hills--Baird Mtn, Weaverville, NC | 62.1 °F | 61 °F | 96% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2244 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodland Hills, Asheville, NC | 63.6 °F | 60 °F | 87% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2120 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodland Hills/New Stock, Asheville, NC | 63.6 °F | 59 °F | 84% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2190 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Merrill's Cove, Asheville, NC | 61.5 °F | 61 °F | 97% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 10:05 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Reems Creek Valley - Weaverville, NC, Weaverville, NC | 62.3 °F | 61 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Enka, Candler, NC | 62.0 °F | 60 °F | 94% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 10:06 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Autumn Hills-Dry Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 98% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2129 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hawks Landing, Weaverville, NC | 61.4 °F | 61 °F | 98% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC | 62.9 °F | 62 °F | 97% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2475 ft | 10:04 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Billy Cove, Candler, NC | 62.6 °F | 62 °F | 97% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2398 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Avery Creek, Arden, NC | 63.9 °F | 49 °F | 59% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2516 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Central Fairview, Fairview, NC | 63.4 °F | 62 °F | 96% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2533 ft | 10:04 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Camby Drive, Fairview, NC | 63.1 °F | 63 °F | 98% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2566 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Riverbirch, Fletcher, NC | 64.2 °F | 64 °F | 99% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Niki's High Vista Weather, Mills River, NC | 63.0 °F | 62 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 10:05 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Northern Horizons - Windy Oaks, Alexander, NC | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 94% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2215 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Leicester NC , Leicester, NC | 65 °F | 64 °F | 97% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2598 ft | 7:09 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| SouthChase, Fletcher, NC | 63.7 °F | 63 °F | 99% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2126 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Addison Creek, Fletcher, NC | 63.5 °F | 61 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2208 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hooper's Creek, Fletcher, NC | 61.0 °F | -23 °F | - | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2200 ft | 10:06 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Stockton Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 64.8 °F | 65 °F | 100% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2182 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Fairview- Near Echo Lake, Fairview, NC | 64.8 °F | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2703 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 63.2 °F | 61 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2378 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Black Mountain, NC | 63.2 °F | 63 °F | 99% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 10:06 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Skylorr, Fairview, NC | 61.4 °F | 58 °F | 89% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2959 ft | 10:06 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| White Rock Mountain, Candler, NC | 61.1 °F | 60 °F | 97% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2580 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 62 °F | 60 °F | 93% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 9:47 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Worley Cove, Leicester, NC | 64.8 °F | 64 °F | 99% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2392 ft | 9:29 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS 7 MILE RIDGE NC, Marshall, NC | 64 °F | 63 °F | 98% | East at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2149 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 59 °F | 59 °F | 99% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 9:46 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
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