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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%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph. |
| Clear. Low of 48F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 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 | 70 | 65 | 77 | 68 | 79 | 68 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 9 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 74% | 68% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 86% | 54% | 35% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 79 | 70 | 82 | 70 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 16 mph South | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 70% | 67% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 62% | 59% | 71% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 73 | 65 | 75 | 64 | 72 | 64 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 12 mph South | 10 mph SW | 10 mph South | 8 mph SW |
| Humidity | 79% | 68% | 75% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 91% | 80% | 71% |
| 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 | 61 | 58 | 62 | 51 | 62 | 48 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 18 mph NW | 16 mph NW | 14 mph NW |
| Humidity | 90% | 69% | 60% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 57% | 49% | 47% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 40 | 62 | 40 | 65 | 45 | 55 | 37 |
| Wind | 18 mph NW | 17 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 61% | 42% | 46% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 0% | 20% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | 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 | 54 | 37 | 60 | 38 | 63 | 47 | 56 | 45 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 11 mph NW | 7 mph West | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 51% | 44% | 54% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 2% | 22% | 90% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | 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 | 55 | 41 | 66 | 44 | 66 | 48 | 57 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 4 mph NNW | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 59% | 44% | 55% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 30% | 91% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| 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 | 56 | 43 | 68 | 51 | 71 | 58 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 3 mph ENE | 5 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 61% | 53% | 65% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 12% | 20% | 44% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 54 | 76 | 60 | 75 | 63 | 68 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 68% | 59% | 68% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 39% | 73% | 91% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 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 | 79 | 64 | 77 | 64 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 63% | 65% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 40% | 37% | 33% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 81 | 67 | 79 | 70 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 62% | 74% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 24% | 22% | 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 | 77 | 70 | 73 | 70 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 90% | 67% | 78% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 8:18 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:19 AM EDT | 8:49 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:42 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:00 AM EDT | 10:09 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:31 PM EDT | 3:14 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 29m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 28m
Tomorrow will be 1m 32s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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New
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Jun 16
First 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
85 °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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| Andrews AFB | 83 °F | Clear | 4:58 PM EDT |
| Washington | 81 °F | Scattered Clouds | 4:52 PM EDT |
| College Park | 86 °F | Clear | 4:55 PM EDT |
| Fort Belvoir | 82 °F | Clear | 4:58 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JBU410 Tampa, FL |
KDCA | 05:04PM | On Time |
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DAL630 Detroit, MI |
KDCA | 05:08PM | On Time |
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AWE2041 Boston, MA |
KDCA | 05:14PM | On Time |
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AAL810 Chicago, IL |
KDCA | 05:18PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KADW) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 190° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KADW 212058Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02810205 57019
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 62°F |
| Brian Culbertson | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 62°F |
| Andrew McMahon, Erland Wanberg, and Kate Earl | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 65°F |
| Hello, Dolly! At Ford's Theatre | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 70°F |
| Fred Hersch | 3:00 AM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Mostly Cloudy, 53°F |
| The Presidents of the United States of America | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 70°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Queenswood, Upper Marlboro, MD | 83.3 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 67% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MARITIME , Oxon Hill, MD | 77 °F | 75 °F | - | - | SSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:40 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Capitol Hill - Lincoln Park / Kingman Pa, Washington, DC | 88.3 °F | 93 °F | 69 °F | 53% | SW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 92 ft | 5:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Capital Hill, Washington, DC | 84.4 °F | 92 °F | 74 °F | 72% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 126 ft | 5:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NonFedAWOS POTOMAC , Fort Washington, MD | 81 °F | 83 °F | 66 °F | 62% | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 4:55 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Upper Marlboro MD , Upper Marlboro, MD | 82 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 69% | WSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 196 ft | 4:47 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| NoMa - H Street Corridor, Washington, DC | 84.7 °F | 89 °F | 70 °F | 61% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 56 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SW Washington, Washington, DC | 82.3 °F | 87 °F | 72 °F | 70% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 22 ft | 5:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Old Town North, Alexandria, VA | 80.8 °F | 84 °F | 68 °F | 66% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 5:09 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Eckington Pl, NE, Washington, DC | 82.0 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 70% | North at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 5:12 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rolling Acres, Cheltenham, MD | 83.6 °F | 87 °F | 69 °F | 61% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 190 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Del Ray, Alexandria, VA | 85.3 °F | 94 °F | 75 °F | 71% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 24 ft | 5:11 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Del Ray -- South, Alexandria, VA | 83.3 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 67% | SW at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 46 ft | 5:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont Park, Alexandria, VA | 85.0 °F | 91 °F | 72 °F | 65% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 5:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont - Braddock Heights, Alexandria, VA | 82.5 °F | 89 °F | 74 °F | 75% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 5:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Croom, Upper Marlboro, MD | 86.0 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 56% | NW at 1.6 mph | - / hr | 95 ft | 5:12 PM EDT | Normal | |
| DCNet DC Municipal Building Washington D, Washington, DC | 81 °F | 83 °F | 65 °F | 58% | SE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 304 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Alexandria, VA, Alexandria, VA | 88.2 °F | 96 °F | 73 °F | 60% | ENE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 174 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Belle View, Alexandria, VA | 83.8 °F | 86 °F | 67 °F | 57% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverdale Park, Riverdale, MD | 83.2 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 66% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 122 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Douglas Park, Arlington, VA | 81.1 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 71% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Douglas Park VA , Arlington, VA | 81 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 70% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 183 ft | 4:44 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA | 84.0 °F | 87 °F | 67 °F | 57% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 5:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Seminary Ridge - St Stephens & St. Agnes, Alexandria, VA | 85.1 °F | 95 °F | 76 °F | 74% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 268 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crestwood, Washington, DC | 81.4 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 69% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ashton Heights, Arlington, VA | 84.7 °F | 90 °F | 71 °F | 63% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 258 ft | 5:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Glaizewood Manor, Takoma Park, MD | 82.7 °F | 87 °F | 71 °F | 67% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 175 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Barcroft Neighborhood, Arlington, VA | 85.3 °F | 90 °F | 71 °F | 62% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Exchange At Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA | 84.0 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 62% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Huntley Meadows, Alexandria, VA | 84.7 °F | 85 °F | 61 °F | 47% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 5:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA | 83.9 °F | 90 °F | 73 °F | 70% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 5:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fort Hunt, Alexandria, VA | 84.4 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 59% | SW at 1.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 5:12 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 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 | |
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