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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
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
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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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 25 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 65 | 77 | 66 | 73 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 68% | 78% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 100% | 58% | 49% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSW | 15 mph SW | 14 mph SSW | 14 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 62% | 61% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 73% | 53% | 54% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 77 | 66 | 74 | 66 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 14 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 14 mph South | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 70% | 74% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 94% | 48% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 74 | 62 | 71 | 56 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 10 mph West | 14 mph West | 16 mph NW |
| Humidity | 90% | 65% | 57% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 61% | 48% | 31% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 44 | 65 | 43 | 71 | 46 | 62 | 46 |
| Wind | 16 mph NW | 19 mph NNW | 12 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 62% | 45% | 39% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 7% | 15% | 91% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 42 | 66 | 43 | 66 | 45 | 62 | 45 |
| Wind | 10 mph North | 9 mph NNW | 4 mph NNE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 54% | 41% | 46% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 61% | 100% | 22% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 47 | 68 | 51 | 65 | 54 | 64 | 55 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 5 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 59% | 55% | 66% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 44% | 66% | 45% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 72 | 60 | 69 | 63 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 9 mph South | 9 mph South | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 76% | 64% | 81% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 15% | 39% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 74 | 65 | 72 | 67 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 75% | 83% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 81% | 75% | 80% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 66 | 75 | 67 | 74 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 8 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 75% | 82% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | 39% | 45% | 48% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 68 | 76 | 68 | 76 | 70 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 75% | 81% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 46% | 44% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLFI) | 75 °F | 60 °F |
| Record (KLFI) | 91 °F (1934) | 45 °F (1956) |
| Yesterday | 86.4 °F | 59.0 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:52 AM EDT | 8:12 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:23 AM EDT | 8:41 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:47 AM EDT | 9:18 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:07 AM EDT | 9:57 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:27 PM EDT | 3:13 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 18m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 19m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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83 °F
Martinsville
82 °F
Winchester
82 °F
Staunton
81 °F
Roanoke
80 °F
Chesapeake
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57 °F
Dublin
57 °F
Marion
59 °F
Jonesville
59 °F
Abingdon
60 °F
Hot Springs
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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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| Langley AFB | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:13 PM EDT |
| Newport News | 81 °F | Overcast | 12:40 PM EDT |
| Norfolk NAS | 80 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:59 AM EDT |
| Fort Eustis | 76 °F | Overcast | 11:58 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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PDT4208 Philadelphia, PA |
KPHF | 12:56PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Flight Rule: | VFR (KLFI) |
| Wind Speed: | 11.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 193° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 3400 ft |
SPECI KLFI 211613Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM SCT022 BKN034 BKN090 BKN180 25/21 A3002 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 72°F |
| Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Built To Amaze | 5:00 PM EDT 2013-04-21 |
Clear, 59°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 77 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °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 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Beechlake / Harpersville, Newport News, VA | 80.2 °F | 84 °F | 72 °F | 76% | SSW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| River Oaks, Hampton, VA | 82.8 °F | 85 °F | 66 °F | 58% | North at 4.5 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 20 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NNFD Fire Station 1, Newport News, VA | 79.7 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 77% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 45 ft | 12:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fox Hill, Hampton, VA | 81.7 °F | 86 °F | 72 °F | 72% | SSE at 5.8 mph | - / hr | 23 ft | 12:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Harris Creek, Hampton, VA | 81.2 °F | 86 °F | 72 °F | 74% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 12:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Keller America, Newport News, VA | 77.6 °F | 80 °F | 70 °F | 77% | WSW at 4.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 46 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NNFD Station 6, Newport News, VA | 79.9 °F | 83 °F | 71 °F | 75% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NOS_PORTS Dominion Terminal Associates, , Newport News, VA | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | SW at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Poquoson VA, Poquoson, VA | 78 °F | 80 °F | 70 °F | 77% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 12:33 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Yorktown Rd., Poquoson, VA | 80.2 °F | 84 °F | 72 °F | 75% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverside - Hidenwood, Newport News, VA | 79.0 °F | 81 °F | 67 °F | 66% | SSW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 12:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fox Hill, Hampton, VA | 79.0 °F | 81 °F | 69 °F | 71% | WSW at 3.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Southall Landings/Salt Ponds, Hampton, VA | 79.9 °F | 84 °F | 72 °F | 76% | SW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Salt Ponds/No Wake, Hampton, VA | 79.5 °F | 83 °F | 71 °F | 75% | WNW at 16.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Mounger Zoo, Newport News, VA | 79.7 °F | 83 °F | 71 °F | 75% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Captains Landing, Newport News, VA | 85.5 °F | 92 °F | 73 °F | 66% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 25 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hanover Heights, Newport News, VA | 85.8 °F | 86 °F | 61 °F | 44% | WNW at 6.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Windsor Great Park, Newport News, VA | 73.9 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 88% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 59 ft | 9:44 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Goose Creek, Seaford, VA | 77.1 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 21 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| York County, Virginia, Yorktown, VA | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 72% | WSW at 10.0 mph | - / hr | 32 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Eclipse Chuckatuck Creek, Suffolk, VA | 81.0 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 72% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 12:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Ashby, Carrollton, VA | 78.2 °F | 81 °F | 71 °F | 79% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 12:33 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Emco Industrial Supplies, Newport News, VA | 84.7 °F | 91 °F | 73 °F | 67% | West at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Larchmont- Martin, Norfolk, VA | 76.2 °F | 77 °F | 71 °F | 84% | SSW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Algonquin Park, Norfolk, VA | 79.3 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 78% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 19 ft | 12:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fort Eustis, FT Eustis, VA | 81.0 °F | 84 °F | 68 °F | 64% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Waterford Oaks, Smithfield, VA | 76.4 °F | 77 °F | 72 °F | 85% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 37 ft | 12:31 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Smithfield Fire Station, Smithfiled, VA | 79.3 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 78% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 34 ft | 12:39 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Suffolk VA , Suffolk, VA | 78 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 75% | SSW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 85 ft | 12:22 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| MARAD-JRRF, Newport News, VA | 77.0 °F | 75 °F | - | - | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Holiday Point Estates, Suffolk, VA | 79.3 °F | 82 °F | 70 °F | 74% | NW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 12:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Norfolk, VA - 23518, Norfolk, VA | 81.0 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 72% | WNW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norview 23509, NORFOLK, VA | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 71 °F | 78% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Kempton Park, Suffolk, VA | 86.5 °F | 91 °F | 69 °F | 56% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 16 ft | 12:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
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