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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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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. 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 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 69 | 63 | 75 | 63 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE | 4 mph SSW | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 100% | 76% | 66% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 99% | 96% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 58 | 75 | 62 | 79 | 62 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 3 mph NW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 62% | 54% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 61% | 50% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 59 | 56 | 77 | 58 | 82 | 61 | 65 | 58 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 1 mph NNE | 3 mph South | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 51% | 48% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 46% | 51% | 84% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 59 | 58 | 74 | 65 | 75 | 65 | 65 | 59 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 97% | 77% | 72% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 87% | 68% | 54% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 70 | 64 | 73 | 63 | 64 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph South | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 98% | 85% | 69% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 93% | 57% | 5% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 55 | 74 | 55 | 77 | 56 | 61 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 9 mph WNW | 10 mph WNW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 87% | 51% | 52% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 7% | 21% | 32% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 54 | 71 | 55 | 75 | 56 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 5 mph NNW | 6 mph North | 4 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 57% | 54% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 34% | 50% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| 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 | 47 | 68 | 57 | 71 | 58 | 58 | 56 |
| Wind | 2 mph ENE | 4 mph ESE | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 72% | 67% | 61% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 29% | 54% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 51 | 51 | 67 | 57 | 73 | 59 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 100% | 68% | 59% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 53% | 40% | 37% |
| 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 | 51 | 51 | 68 | 58 | 69 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 69% | 77% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 46% | 44% | 51% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 72 | 63 | 74 | 65 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 71% | 73% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 69% | 56% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 6:21 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 | 2:32 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 07m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 66% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Jacksonville
83 °F
Tarboro
82 °F
New Bern
82 °F
Greenville
81 °F
Goldsboro
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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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| Asheville | 70 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:04 PM EDT |
| Rutherfordton | 74 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:15 PM EDT |
| Elizabethton | 81 °F | Clear | 3:15 PM EDT |
| Tri-Cities | 80 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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PDT4287 Charlotte, NC |
KAVL | 03:25PM | On Time |
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SKW5290 Chicago, IL |
KAVL | 03:54PM | On Time |
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AAY916 Fort Lauderdale, FL |
KAVL | 05:02PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 226° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 3900 ft |
SPECI KAVL 191904Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM SCT022 SCT028 BKN039 21/17 A3011 RMK AO2 TSNO
| 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 |
| Asheville Symphony: Mozart's Requiem | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 55°F |
| Asheville Symphony | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 55°F |
| 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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| SC Heerenveen vs. FC Utrecht | 4:30 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Clear, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Everton vs. Chelsea | 4:00 PM BST on May 19, 2013 | Overcast, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| 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 |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Autumn Hills-Dry Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 69.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 82% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2129 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hawks Landing, Weaverville, NC | 67.4 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Reems Creek Valley - Weaverville, NC, Weaverville, NC | 71.1 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 80% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Hills--Baird Mtn, Weaverville, NC | 69.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 80% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2244 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Hills/New Stock, Asheville, NC | 71.9 °F | 74 °F | 62 °F | 71% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2190 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Woodland Hills, Asheville, NC | 70.3 °F | 72 °F | 62 °F | 76% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2120 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sherwood Heights, Asheville, NC | 69.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 83% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2440 ft | 3:27 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Reynolds Mountain West, Asheville, NC | 66.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 88% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2720 ft | 3:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Northern Horizons - Windy Oaks, Alexander, NC | 65.0 °F | - | 61 °F | 88% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 2215 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MSD, Asheville, NC | 70.6 °F | 71 °F | 65 °F | 81% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1952 ft | 3:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC | 65.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3040 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2470 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS 7 MILE RIDGE NC, Marshall, NC | 77 °F | 79 °F | 63 °F | 63% | South at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2149 ft | 2:08 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Mount Carmel Acres, Asheville, NC | 71.2 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 77% | NE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2220 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC | 65.0 °F | - | 63 °F | 93% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2475 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| BobKat Lodge on Possum Trot Mountain, Burnsville, NC | 70.3 °F | 72 °F | 62 °F | 76% | West at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3150 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Merrill's Cove, Asheville, NC | 66.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 88% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 70.4 °F | 72 °F | 63 °F | 78% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2378 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 69 °F | - | 63 °F | 81% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 2:56 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Black Mountain, NC | 69.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 93% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 3:26 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Marshall NC , Marshall, NC | 74 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | SSE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2199 ft | 3:02 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Enka, Candler, NC | 68.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 83% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1800 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Leicester NC , Leicester, NC | 66 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.27 in / hr | 2900 ft | 3:02 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Burnsville NC , Burnsville, NC | 70 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | NE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3000 ft | 12:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Fairview- Near Echo Lake, Fairview, NC | 72.0 °F | - | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2703 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Central Fairview, Fairview, NC | 70.6 °F | 70 °F | 65 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2533 ft | 3:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sequoyah Hills, Fletcher, NC | 69.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | North at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2380 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Billy Cove, Candler, NC | 70.9 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 84% | North at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2398 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Camby Drive, Fairview, NC | 69.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 82% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2566 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| High Rock Acres, Black Mountain, NC | 68.0 °F | - | 62 °F | 82% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3215 ft | 3:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 63 °F | - | 60 °F | 90% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 3:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Up in the mountains, Canton, NC | 61.9 °F | - | 60 °F | 95% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4000 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
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