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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 68F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. 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 | 63 | 63 | 77 | 65 | 81 | 63 | 70 | 63 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 4 mph SW | 7 mph SW | 1 mph SE |
| Humidity | 94% | 67% | 54% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 44% | 57% | 44% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 61 | 75 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 68 | 60 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph WSW | 1 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 68% | 57% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 75% | 75% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 59 | 66 | 59 | 69 | 55 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 7 mph West | 9 mph West | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 95% | 82% | 62% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 46% | 73% | 52% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:26 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 49 | 58 | 46 | 62 | 40 | 54 | 36 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 10 mph NNW | 12 mph NNW | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 87% | 67% | 45% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:26 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 30 | 68 | 37 | 68 | 43 | 57 | 38 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 4 mph North | 6 mph NW | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 57% | 31% | 43% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 29% | 95% | 99% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 40 | 63 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 60 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph West | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 67% | 51% | 50% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 4% | 100% | 42% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 47 | 72 | 53 | 75 | 56 | 62 | 49 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 7 mph West | 7 mph WNW | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 49% | 51% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 45% | 62% | 93% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 51 | 72 | 61 | 74 | 60 | 63 | 50 |
| Wind | 1 mph WSW | 3 mph West | 4 mph WSW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 69% | 60% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 60% | 81% | 1% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 76 | 63 | 76 | 64 | 66 | 63 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 75% | 61% | 66% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 77 | 63 | 78 | 66 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 60% | 67% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 7% | 10% | 11% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 79 | 67 | 78 | 70 | 66 | 66 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 67% | 72% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 12% | 16% | 15% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| 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 | 63 | 63 | 78 | 67 | 78 | 68 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 100% | 68% | 71% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KTYS) | 79 °F | 58 °F |
| Record (KTYS) | 95 °F (1941) | 41 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| 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 | 6:27 AM EDT | 8:37 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:59 AM EDT | 9:05 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:24 AM EDT | 9:40 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:46 AM EDT | 10:18 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:57 PM EDT | 3:46 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 06m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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87 °F
Andrews
87 °F
Gastonia
87 °F
Greensboro
86 °F
Lincolnton
86 °F
North Wilkesboro
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56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
58 °F
Asheville
59 °F
Andrews
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
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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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| Andrews | 80 °F | Scattered Clouds | 6:55 PM EDT |
| Blairsville | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Franklin | 67 °F | Light Rain | 6:55 PM EDT |
| Knoxville | 68 °F | Scattered Clouds | 6:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JIA2383 Charlotte, NC |
KTYS | 07:22PM | On Time |
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ASQ2554 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KTYS | 07:30PM | On Time |
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ASQ5958 Chicago, IL |
KTYS | 08:09PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KRHP) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 67° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KRHP 212255Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT001 27/18 A2997 RMK AO2 T02690184
| 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 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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, 77 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 85 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Elevation 1780, Brasstown, NC | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 74% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1780 ft | 6:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Brasstown NC , Warne, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | South at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1799 ft | 6:29 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Peachtree Estates, Murphy, NC | 80.4 °F | 79 °F | 41 °F | 25% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1860 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Eagle Mountain, Murphy, NC | 66.7 °F | - | 59 °F | 76% | NE at 15.0 mph | 0.24 in / hr | 1759 ft | 7:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Gumlog Rd, Blairsville, GA | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 75% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2160 ft | 6:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tarheel, Murphy, NC | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 68% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1780 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Farmers Top, Murphy, NC | 76.8 °F | 79 °F | 65 °F | 67% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tuesday's of Murphy, Murphy, NC | 69.6 °F | - | 69 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.09 in / hr | 1933 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ramey Mountain, Hiawassee, GA | 79.6 °F | 82 °F | 67 °F | 65% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Garrett Farm, Blairsville, GA | 67.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | SSE at 6.0 mph | 0.18 in / hr | 1978 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NW Brasstown Bald Mtn. Valley, Young Harris, GA | 77.8 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 52% | South at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1959 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Elf School Road, Hayesville, NC | 76.7 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 60% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1985 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS TUSQUITEE NC, Murphy, NC | 77 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 74% | WNW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1000 ft | 6:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lake Chatuge @ Mull Rd, Hiawassee, GA | 80.7 °F | 83 °F | 66 °F | 62% | SSE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1930 ft | 6:48 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Old England, Blairsville, GA | 72.3 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 85% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1883 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Town Mountain, Blairsville, GA | 77.3 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 76% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2553 ft | 7:01 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Buzzard Roost Ridge, Blairsville, GA | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 77% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 7:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Calaboose Cellars, Andrews, NC | 78.5 °F | 81 °F | 71 °F | 79% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Trackrock, Blairsville, GA | 76.7 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 74% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2250 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Konahetah Mtn, Hiawassee, GA | 79.2 °F | 82 °F | 68 °F | 68% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2105 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Shootingcreek, Hayesville, NC | 73.3 °F | 76 °F | 59 °F | 61% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| My Mountain, Morganton, GA | 79.5 °F | 82 °F | 68 °F | 68% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1910 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hiawassee, GA | 83.3 °F | 86 °F | 67 °F | 58% | South at 1.6 mph | - / hr | 2300 ft | 5:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS TOCCOA GA, Suches, GA | 77 °F | 78 °F | 75 °F | 94% | WNW at 2 mph | 0.12 in / hr | 2415 ft | 6:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS CHEOAH NC, Robbinsville, NC | 83 °F | 84 °F | 64 °F | 53% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2000 ft | 6:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Copperhill Airport 1A3, Copperhill, TN | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 68% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Forest, Blue Ridge, GA | 81.0 °F | 84 °F | 68 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1785 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Blue Ridge, GA | 79.3 °F | 80 °F | 57 °F | 47% | SSW at 0.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1919 ft | 6:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Blue Ridge, GA | 78.7 °F | 81 °F | 69 °F | 72% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1814 ft | 6:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Stien Mountain, Hiawassee, GA | 74.2 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 65% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2950 ft | 7:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Noon Day Sun Ridge, Topton, NC | 78.5 °F | 80 °F | 65 °F | 64% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3003 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Blood Mtn Cove, Blairsville, GA | 68.7 °F | - | 68 °F | 96% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3104 ft | 6:56 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS BRASSTOWN GA, Sautee Nacoochee, GA | 73 °F | 76 °F | 61 °F | 66% | South at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3279 ft | 6:06 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| The FOS NC, Franklin, NC | 60.8 °F | - | 59 °F | 94% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.13 in / hr | 3386 ft | 7:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Rainbow Springs NC , Otto, NC | 62 °F | - | 59 °F | 89% | East at 0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 3917 ft | 6:27 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Nantahala Woodland Lodge, Franklin, NC | 65.1 °F | - | 61 °F | 87% | SE at 0.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3963 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
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