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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 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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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Overcast with rain showers. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 56 | 59 | 56 | 69 | 57 | 60 | 57 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 93% | 91% | 66% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 96% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 60 | 71 | 62 | 75 | 62 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 8 mph South | 9 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 70% | 63% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 94% | 85% | 80% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 78 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 96% | 61% | 59% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 74% | 67% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 73 | 67 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 6 mph SE | 6 mph South | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 79% | 84% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 96% | 99% | 65% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 80 | 68 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 72% | 67% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 57% | 96% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 72 | 67 | 71 | 67 | 57 | 57 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 9 mph North |
| Humidity | 92% | 85% | 88% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 98% | 82% | 27% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 51 | 69 | 53 | 70 | 53 | 52 | 40 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE | 5 mph NNW | 10 mph North |
| Humidity | 87% | 55% | 54% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 36 | 64 | 37 | 64 | 44 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 10 mph North | 7 mph NW | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 64% | 37% | 49% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 63 | 42 | 65 | 47 | 53 | 49 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph NNE | 3 mph NE | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 79% | 46% | 51% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 21% | 52% | 74% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 51 | 66 | 52 | 71 | 52 | 56 | 54 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 1 mph ENE | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 85% | 60% | 52% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 94% | 97% | 98% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 70 | 58 | 73 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph South | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 89% | 67% | 66% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 96% | 90% | % |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KABE) | 72 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KABE) | 97 °F (1962) | 32 °F (2009) |
| Yesterday | 68 °F | 54 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 4 | ||
| 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 | 5:42 AM EDT | 8:14 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:10 AM EDT | 8:46 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 9:25 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:48 AM EDT | 10:08 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:15 PM EDT | 2:04 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 35m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 32m
Tomorrow will be 1m 42s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 63% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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66 °F
Pittsburgh
64 °F
Erie
64 °F
Washington
63 °F
Meadville
63 °F
New Castle
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51 °F
Mt. Pocono
53 °F
Johnstown
55 °F
Northeast Philadelphia
55 °F
Doylestown
55 °F
Allentown
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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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| Pottstown | 57 °F | Overcast | 6:54 AM EDT |
| Quakertown | 55 °F | Overcast | 7:35 AM EDT |
| Philadelphia Wings Airport | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Doylestown | 55 °F | Light Rain Mist | 6:54 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | LIFR (KPTW) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 33° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 500 ft |
METAR KPTW 191054Z AUTO VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC005 14/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP240 P0001 T01390133 TSNO
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Carolina Chocolate Drops | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 64°F |
| Carolina Chocolate Drops | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 64°F |
| Carolina Chocolate Drops | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 64°F |
| Carolina Chocolate Drops | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 64°F |
| Carolina Chocolate Drops | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 64°F |
| Carolina Chocolate Drops | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 64°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 | Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Atlético Madrid vs. Celta Vigo | 12:00 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Betis vs. Mallorca | 12:00 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° 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. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Harleysville/Skippack, Harleysville, PA | 56.5 °F | 56 °F | 98% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 320 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Store Road, Harleysville, PA | 56.6 °F | 56 °F | 97% | ENE at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 253 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rockwell Terrace in Biltmore Estates, Skippack, PA | 58.5 °F | 56 °F | 90% | SSE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Telford, PA | 57.6 °F | 53 °F | 86% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woxall, PA, Harleysville, PA | 57.4 °F | 57 °F | 98% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Elroy, Souderton, PA | 56.5 °F | 55 °F | 96% | NE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 358 ft | 7:46 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Towamencin, Towamencin, PA | 57.9 °F | 48 °F | 68% | East at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 238 ft | 7:40 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Valley Forge / Morris, Lansdale, PA | 56.3 °F | 56 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 7:47 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Wooded Ridge, Green Lane, PA | 56.1 °F | 56 °F | 99% | East at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 538 ft | 7:57 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Ed's House Trappe, Collegeville, PA | 58.4 °F | 57 °F | 94% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 330 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Collegeville, Collegeville, PA | 57.4 °F | 57 °F | 99% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 135 ft | 7:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Marlborough Township, Green Lane, PA | 56.4 °F | 56 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 490 ft | 7:51 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Eagleville, PA | 56.1 °F | 56 °F | 100% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 459 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Line Lexington, Line Lexington, PA | 56.0 °F | 56 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hilltown Township Secondary, Perkasie, PA | 54.5 °F | 54 °F | 97% | East at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hilltown Township, Perkasie, PA | 54.6 °F | 52 °F | 92% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Perkasie, Perkasie, PA | 56.1 °F | 56 °F | 100% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 436 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shadow Ridge, Chalfont, PA | 56.8 °F | 55 °F | 94% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Pottstown, Pottstown, PA | 65.8 °F | 50 °F | 57% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 141 ft | 7:58 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Milford Township, Quakertown, PA | 55.9 °F | 53 °F | 90% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 544 ft | 7:56 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Milford Twp, Pennsburg, PA | 55.6 °F | 55 °F | 97% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 567 ft | 7:49 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Silversmythe, Chalfont, PA | 56.2 °F | 56 °F | 100% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 298 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Phoenixville Weather Depot, Phoenixville, PA | 58.8 °F | 58 °F | 98% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 141 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Gilbertsville, PA | 56.9 °F | 56 °F | 97% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 338 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| New Britain Township, Doylestown, PA | 56.3 °F | 56 °F | 99% | ENE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 8:00 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Ambler PA, Dresher, PA | 57 °F | 57 °F | 99% | NE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 229 ft | 7:16 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| East Coventry Twp, Pottstown, PA | 57.7 °F | 56 °F | 95% | NNE at 1.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pottstown, Pottstown, PA | 57.8 °F | 56 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 186 ft | 7:55 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Reserve at Bally Spring, BARTO, PA | 57.2 °F | 31 °F | 37% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 570 ft | 7:55 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| East Coventry, Pottstown, PA | 62.1 °F | 55 °F | 78% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 308 ft | 7:59 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Douglass Twp, Boyertown, PA | 56.2 °F | 56 °F | 98% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 525 ft | 5:50 AM EDT | Normal | ||
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