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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 23, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 23, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 56 | 62 | 49 | 58 | 44 | 50 | 38 |
| Wind | 13 mph WNW | 20 mph NW | 16 mph NNW | 13 mph NW |
| Humidity | 73% | 63% | 59% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 86% | 63% | 45% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 38 | 63 | 39 | 65 | 39 | 54 | 35 |
| Wind | 15 mph NW | 20 mph NNW | 18 mph NNW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 64% | 39% | 37% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 43% | 17% | 4% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear | 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 | 50 | 35 | 63 | 36 | 67 | 42 | 56 | 37 |
| Wind | 12 mph NW | 15 mph NW | 11 mph NW | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 54% | 36% | 39% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 18% | 36% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 33 | 66 | 40 | 69 | 45 | 60 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 9 mph NW | 5 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 49% | 39% | 40% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| 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 | 59 | 40 | 72 | 50 | 78 | 55 | 64 | 59 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 3 mph East | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 48% | 46% | 46% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 99% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | 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 | 63 | 58 | 76 | 63 | 78 | 65 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 65% | 63% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 37% | 73% | 90% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 79 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 65% | 66% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 29% | 25% | 20% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 71 | 67 | 84 | 68 | 82 | 69 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 58% | 65% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 9% | 7% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 74 | 67 | 85 | 67 | 84 | 68 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 79% | 55% | 59% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 84 | 67 | 88 | 71 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW | 2 mph WSW | 1 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 56% | 59% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:28 PM
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDCA) | 77 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KDCA) | 97 °F (1925) | 45 °F (1961) |
| Yesterday | 86 °F | 70 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| 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 | 73.0 °F |
| Baltimore, MD | 73.0 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 68.0 °F |
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:49 AM EDT | 8:22 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:18 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:40 AM EDT | 9:31 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:57 AM EDT | 10:14 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:52 PM EDT (5/23) | 4:31 AM EDT (5/23) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 34m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 32m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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84 °F
College Park
84 °F
Westminster
80 °F
Phillips Army Airfield
80 °F
Baltimore
80 °F
Salisbury
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55 °F
Oakland
62 °F
Ocean City
62 °F
Frederick
62 °F
Cumberland
62 °F
Fort Meade
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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 | 64 °F | Overcast | 10:35 PM EDT |
| College Park | 69 °F | Overcast | 10:20 PM EDT |
| Washington | 72 °F | Thunderstorm | 10:32 PM EDT |
| Dulles Airport | 64 °F | Heavy Thunderstorm Rain Mist | 10:23 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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UAL531 Houston, TX |
KDCA | 10:30PM | On Time |
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AAL1520 Miami, FL |
KDCA | 10:33PM | On Time |
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AWE855 Tampa, FL |
KDCA | 10:34PM | On Time |
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AWE1062 Charlotte, NC |
KDCA | 10:36PM | On Time |
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CPZ5818 Minneapolis, MN |
KIAD | 10:37PM | On Time |
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SWA3162 Chicago, IL |
KIAD | 10:38PM | On Time |
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SWA1471 Denver, CO |
KIAD | 10:40PM | On Time |
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LOF3384 St Louis, MO |
KIAD | 10:43PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGAI) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 261° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 6500 ft |
METAR KGAI 240235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 OVC110 18/17 A2982 RMK AO1 LTG DSNT SE
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Pomegranate Seed | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Mostly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Twins vs. Tigers | 7:08 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 45 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 59 °F |
| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:15 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Angers vs. Sedan | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| Dijon vs. Guingamp | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| Portland vs. D.C. | 7:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Toronto FC vs. D.C. | 7:00 PM EDT on June 15, 2013 | Average High 85° F/ 29° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °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 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 68 °F |
| AT&T National | 8:30 AM EDT on June 27, 2013 | Average High 87° F/ 30° C |
| AT&T National | 8:30 AM EDT on June 28, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Woodley Gardens, Rockville, MD | 65.6 °F | - | 64 °F | 94% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 451 ft | 10:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Avalon at Traville, North Potomac, MD | 66.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | West at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 422 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Potomac Woods, Rockville, MD | 64.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 99% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 453 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Twinbrook, Rockville, MD | 66.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 94% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.37 in / hr | 377 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Muddy Branch Park, Gaithersburg, MD | 65.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 394 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Flower Valley, Rockville, MD | 65.3 °F | - | 61 °F | 86% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 10:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Longhorn, Gaithersburg, MD | 64.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 432 ft | 10:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 63.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 467 ft | 10:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Bethesda MD , Washington, DC | 65 °F | - | 63 °F | 94% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 403 ft | 10:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 66.0 °F | - | 60 °F | 82% | North at - | - / hr | 350 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NewboldDrive, Bethesda, MD | 65.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.12 in / hr | 331 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bennington, Gaithersburg, MD | 64.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 380 ft | 10:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Olney MD , Olney, MD | 65 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | NE at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 521 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Edinburgh Village, Gaithersburg, MD | 64.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bradley Hills, Potomac, MD | 65.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 95% | ENE at 1.9 mph | 0.12 in / hr | 314 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norbeck Grove, Olney, MD | 65.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 443 ft | 10:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cloppers Mill East, Germantown, MD | 64.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 100% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Parker Ave, Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 67.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 390 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bethesda, MD | 66.4 °F | - | 63 °F | 90% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 364 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Darnestown1-SW MD , Germantown, MD | 63 °F | - | 62 °F | 98% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 395 ft | 10:09 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Falcon Ridge, Great Falls, VA | 64.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 100% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 275 ft | 10:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 66.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 338 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD | 67.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 88% | NW at 0.2 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 350 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Olney Mill, Olney, MD | 64.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 92% | NW at 0.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 466 ft | 10:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Great Falls V, Great Falls, VA | 66 °F | - | 63 °F | 90% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 296 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Laytonsville MD , Gaithersburg, MD | 64 °F | - | 63 °F | 98% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 597 ft | 10:13 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Breewood, Silver Spring, MD | 66.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 95% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.09 in / hr | 347 ft | 10:27 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Colesville MD , Silver Spring, MD | 62 °F | - | 62 °F | 100% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 9:54 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| The Vistas, Boyds, MD | 64.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 369 ft | 10:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Great Falls VA, Great Falls, VA | 63.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 99% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 1.30 in / hr | 380 ft | 10:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Great Falls VA , Great Falls, VA | 63 °F | - | 63 °F | 99% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 380 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Kemp Mill, Silver Spring, MD | 66.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.10 in / hr | 270 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kemp Mill/Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD | 70.6 °F | 71 °F | 64 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 8:10 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Germantown, Germantown, MD | 59.0 °F | - | 58 °F | 98% | North at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 439 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Somerset, Chevy Chase, MD | 65.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 95% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.31 in / hr | 330 ft | 10:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Silver Spring MD , Silver Spring, MD | 67 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | SE at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 347 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bethesda, Bethesda, MD | 67.5 °F | - | 40 °F | 37% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 236 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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