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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. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. 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 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 72F. 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 82F. Winds from the South 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 NW 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 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph. |
| 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 | 67 | 65 | 78 | 68 | 83 | 68 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 71% | 59% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 49% | 52% | 40% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 81 | 70 | 84 | 70 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 16 mph South | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 66% | 62% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 65% | 75% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 65 | 77 | 64 | 76 | 63 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 7 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 62% | 66% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 88% | 96% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 56 | 65 | 49 | 66 | 46 | 56 | 43 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 17 mph WNW | 16 mph NW | 14 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 55% | 49% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 88% | 73% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 38 | 62 | 36 | 69 | 41 | 55 | 36 |
| Wind | 17 mph NW | 17 mph NNW | 13 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 61% | 38% | 35% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 6% | 63% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 36 | 60 | 37 | 70 | 44 | 56 | 43 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 9 mph WNW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 52% | 40% | 41% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 0% | 99% | 87% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 39 | 67 | 40 | 69 | 45 | 54 | 42 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 3 mph West | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 59% | 36% | 40% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 6% | 0% | 18% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 37 | 70 | 47 | 71 | 55 | 60 | 56 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 3 mph ENE | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 52% | 42% | 55% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 0% | 13% | 48% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 56 | 76 | 62 | 79 | 65 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 69% | 60% | 62% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 39% | 36% | 38% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 79 | 64 | 79 | 64 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph South | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 61% | 62% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 44% | 39% | 34% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 81 | 67 | 84 | 70 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 61% | 62% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 23% | 21% | 28% |
| 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 | 81 | 69 | 82 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 68% | 71% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KDCA) | 77 °F | 58 °F |
| Record (KDCA) | 95 °F (1934) | 41 °F (1907) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 66 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9 | ||
| 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 | 5:50 AM EDT | 8:20 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:19 AM EDT | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:41 AM EDT | 9:29 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:59 AM EDT | 10:11 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:33 PM EDT | 3:15 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 31m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 29m
Tomorrow will be 1m 34s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Westminster
89 °F
Cumberland
87 °F
Hagerstown
86 °F
Frederick
86 °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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| Gaithersburg | 82 °F | Clear | 6:15 PM EDT |
| College Park | 85 °F | Clear | 6:15 PM EDT |
| Washington | 80 °F | Scattered Clouds | 5:52 PM EDT |
| Dulles Airport | 82 °F | Scattered Clouds | 5:52 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JBU224 Orlando, FL |
KDCA | 06:19PM | On Time |
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AWE2043 Boston, MA |
KDCA | 06:23PM | On Time |
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AWE2183 New York, NY |
KDCA | 06:23PM | On Time |
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JIA2496 Covington, KY |
KDCA | 06:25PM | On Time |
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UAL1716 San Salvador |
KIAD | 06:29PM | On Time |
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ASH2646 Charlotte, NC |
KIAD | 06:38PM | On Time |
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AFR26 Paris |
KIAD | 06:41PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGAI) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 246° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KGAI 212215Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2992 RMK AO1
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Pomegranate Seed | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Mostly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Woodley Gardens, Rockville, MD | 85.9 °F | 89 °F | 67 °F | 53% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 451 ft | 6:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Twinbrook, Rockville, MD | 83.8 °F | 87 °F | 68 °F | 60% | WNW at 2.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 377 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Potomac Woods, Rockville, MD | 81.9 °F | 85 °F | 68 °F | 63% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 453 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Avalon at Traville, North Potomac, MD | 81.5 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 67% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 422 ft | 6:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Flower Valley, Rockville, MD | 83.8 °F | 87 °F | 69 °F | 61% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 6:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Muddy Branch Park, Gaithersburg, MD | 80.8 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 73% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 394 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Bethesda MD , Washington, DC | 80 °F | 83 °F | 68 °F | 68% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 403 ft | 6:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| NewboldDrive, Bethesda, MD | 80.7 °F | 84 °F | 70 °F | 70% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 331 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Olney MD , Olney, MD | 82 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 70% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 521 ft | 6:17 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Parker Ave, Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 87.6 °F | 92 °F | 69 °F | 55% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 390 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 83.4 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 66% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 467 ft | 6:27 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Norbeck Grove, Olney, MD | 81.3 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 71% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 443 ft | 6:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 83.5 °F | 83 °F | 57 °F | 41% | North at - | - / hr | 350 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Longhorn, Gaithersburg, MD | 81.4 °F | 84 °F | 68 °F | 64% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 432 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bethesda, MD | 84.7 °F | 86 °F | 64 °F | 50% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 364 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bradley Hills, Potomac, MD | 80.6 °F | 83 °F | 68 °F | 66% | NW at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 314 ft | 6:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Edinburgh Village, Gaithersburg, MD | 83.1 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 66% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bennington, Gaithersburg, MD | 82.3 °F | 87 °F | 71 °F | 68% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 380 ft | 6:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 80.8 °F | 84 °F | 70 °F | 69% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 338 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 80.1 °F | 83 °F | 70 °F | 72% | SSW at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Breewood, Silver Spring, MD | 80.3 °F | 84 °F | 71 °F | 72% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 6:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Olney Mill, Olney, MD | 81.7 °F | 85 °F | 68 °F | 64% | South at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 466 ft | 6:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Brooke Grove, Olney, MD | 82.6 °F | 85 °F | 66 °F | 58% | East at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 541 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Colesville MD , Silver Spring, MD | 84 °F | 86 °F | 65 °F | 53% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 6:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Cloppers Mill East, Germantown, MD | 82.3 °F | 87 °F | 72 °F | 69% | NW at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kemp Mill, Silver Spring, MD | 81.9 °F | 90 °F | 78 °F | 87% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 270 ft | 6:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kemp Mill/Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD | 81.1 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 70% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Darnestown1-SW MD , Germantown, MD | 81 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 72% | SE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 395 ft | 6:17 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Silver Spring MD , Silver Spring, MD | 81 °F | 84 °F | 69 °F | 68% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 6:11 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Somerset, Chevy Chase, MD | 81.3 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 68% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Quaint Acres, Silver Spring, MD | 80.0 °F | 83 °F | 69 °F | 70% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 399 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Great Falls V, Great Falls, VA | 84 °F | 88 °F | 69 °F | 61% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 296 ft | 6:12 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 83.2 °F | 87 °F | 69 °F | 62% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brookdale, Bethesda, MD | 80.0 °F | 82 °F | 67 °F | 65% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 6:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Langley Fork Park, McLean, VA | 79.7 °F | 83 °F | 71 °F | 74% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 6:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Great Falls VA, Great Falls, VA | 83.2 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 64% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 380 ft | 6:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
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