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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. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. Fog early. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 78 | 68 | 80 | 68 | 70 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 9 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 72% | 68% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 51% | 53% | 34% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 67 | 80 | 70 | 80 | 70 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 16 mph South | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 69% | 69% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 64% | 75% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 74 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 68 | 64 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 8 mph SW |
| Humidity | 86% | 72% | 72% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 89% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 57 | 62 | 49 | 60 | 48 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 18 mph WNW | 16 mph NW | 14 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 66% | 61% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 90% | 68% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 40 | 61 | 38 | 69 | 43 | 56 | 37 |
| Wind | 18 mph NW | 17 mph NW | 13 mph NW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 62% | 41% | 38% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 3% | 34% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 36 | 61 | 38 | 62 | 45 | 55 | 45 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 11 mph NW | 8 mph West | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 53% | 41% | 54% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 0% | 96% | 88% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 40 | 65 | 42 | 63 | 46 | 53 | 45 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 3 mph West | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 60% | 42% | 53% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 9% | 0% | 21% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 38 | 70 | 49 | 71 | 56 | 60 | 55 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 3 mph ENE | 5 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 54% | 46% | 61% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 11% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 54 | 73 | 60 | 73 | 63 | 68 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 71% | 62% | 71% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 77 | 64 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 65% | 66% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 80 | 68 | 80 | 70 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 66% | 72% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 24% | 22% | 30% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 68 | 78 | 69 | 77 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 91% | 73% | 80% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCGS) | 78 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KCGS) | 93 °F (1975) | 36 °F (1950) |
| Yesterday | 83.4 °F | 63.5 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Washington, DC | 70.0 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 68.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 66.0 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:49 AM EDT | 8:19 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:19 AM EDT | 8:49 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:41 AM EDT | 9:28 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:59 AM EDT | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:32 PM EDT | 3:14 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 30m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 29m
Tomorrow will be 1m 33s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Westminster
89 °F
Cumberland
87 °F
Hagerstown
86 °F
Frederick
84 °F
College Park
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60 °F
Oakland
60 °F
Fort Meade
62 °F
Ocean City
62 °F
Frederick
62 °F
Cumberland
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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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| College Park | 85 °F | Clear | 4:35 PM EDT |
| Fort Meade | 81 °F | Clear | 4:36 PM EDT |
| Washington | 81 °F | Scattered Clouds | 4:52 PM EDT |
| Andrews AFB | 82 °F | Clear | 3:58 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FFT724 Denver, CO |
KDCA | 04:55PM | On Time |
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TRS691 Milwaukee, WI |
KDCA | 04:58PM | On Time |
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AWI3558 Raleigh/Durham, NC |
KDCA | 04:59PM | On Time |
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JZA7652 Montreal, Quebec |
KDCA | 05:00PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KCGS) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 114° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KCGS 212035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A2991 RMK AO2 T02950211
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Andrew McMahon, Erland Wanberg, and Kate Earl | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 67°F |
| The Presidents of the United States of America | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 74°F |
| Dangermuffin | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 72°F |
| Rusko | 10:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 72°F |
| Dangermuffin at Indie Adams Morgan Music Series in Washington, DC | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 72°F |
| The Pomegranate Seed | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Mostly Cloudy, 77°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| High Point Homes, Beltsville, MD | 84.5 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 57% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 230 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hollywood, College Park, MD | 87.0 °F | 94 °F | 72 °F | 62% | SSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Boxwood Village, Greenbelt, MD | 81.6 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 67% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Burtonsville, Burtonsville, MD | 83.8 °F | 87 °F | 69 °F | 61% | West at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 364 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest POWDER MILL , Greenbelt, MD | 82 °F | 85 °F | 67 °F | 62% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 104 ft | 4:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| McKnew, Burtonsville, MD | 84.9 °F | 91 °F | 73 °F | 67% | WNW at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 417 ft | 4:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Snowden Pond at Montpelier, Laurel, MD | 86.3 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 55% | East at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 200 ft | 4:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Quaint Acres, Silver Spring, MD | 84.0 °F | 88 °F | 69 °F | 61% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 399 ft | 4:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| DDMET Greenbelt, MD, Lanham, MD | 85 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 59% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 285 ft | 4:28 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Kemp Mill/Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD | 82.5 °F | 86 °F | 70 °F | 66% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kemp Mill, Silver Spring, MD | 84.7 °F | 96 °F | 78 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 270 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverdale Park, Riverdale, MD | 83.2 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 66% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 122 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Colesville MD , Silver Spring, MD | 86 °F | 88 °F | 66 °F | 51% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 4:33 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Glaizewood Manor, Takoma Park, MD | 82.5 °F | 86 °F | 70 °F | 66% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 175 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Breewood, Silver Spring, MD | 83.4 °F | 88 °F | 70 °F | 65% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 4:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Northridge, Bowie, MD | 87.1 °F | 92 °F | 70 °F | 57% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 157 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Silver Spring MD , Silver Spring, MD | 83 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 65% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 4:26 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| North Laurel - Robinson's Promise, Laurel, MD | 88.0 °F | 96 °F | 73 °F | 62% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 290 ft | 4:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Emerson Community, Laurel, MD | 87.0 °F | 94 °F | 72 °F | 62% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 344 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 81.7 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 70% | SSE at 7.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Savage, Laurel, MD | 88.5 °F | 88 °F | 59 °F | 37% | SW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 219 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Parker Ave, Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 85.8 °F | 90 °F | 69 °F | 57% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 390 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saddlebrook West, Bowie, MD | 84.0 °F | 89 °F | 71 °F | 65% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 120 ft | 4:41 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Kings Contrivance Village, Dickinson Nei, Columbia, MD | 83.0 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 68% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Savage/Jessup, Jessup, MD | 84.0 °F | 87 °F | 68 °F | 58% | SSE at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crestwood, Washington, DC | 81.1 °F | 84 °F | 69 °F | 67% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Woods, Jessup, MD | 84.7 °F | 89 °F | 70 °F | 62% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 4:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Highland, Highland, MD | 79.1 °F | 82 °F | 73 °F | 81% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 469 ft | 4:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| River Hill, Columbia, MD | 80.9 °F | 84 °F | 70 °F | 70% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 456 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Eckington Pl, NE, Washington, DC | 82.3 °F | 87 °F | 71 °F | 69% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NoMa - H Street Corridor, Washington, DC | 84.9 °F | 89 °F | 70 °F | 61% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 56 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Allview/Arrowhead, Columbia, MD | 81.6 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 68% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 4:26 PM EDT | Normal | |
| DCNet DC Municipal Building Washington D, Washington, DC | 80 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 60% | South at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 304 ft | 4:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Capitol Hill - Lincoln Park / Kingman Pa, Washington, DC | 88.7 °F | 92 °F | 68 °F | 50% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 92 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Capital Hill, Washington, DC | 84.6 °F | 93 °F | 75 °F | 72% | SSW at 6.0 mph | - / hr | 126 ft | 4:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Owen Brown, Columbia, MD | 85.8 °F | 93 °F | 73 °F | 65% | East at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 355 ft | 4:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Piney Orchard/Station, Odenton, MD | 82.9 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 66% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 240 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
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