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May 19, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 19, 2013
Mice and other critters return from a month long stay in space.
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May 19, 2013
Some locations have seen 5 to 6 inches of rainfall.
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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 19, 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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| Overcast with thunderstorms, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 73 | 65 | 74 | 64 | 68 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 8 mph South | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 87% | 78% | 70% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 97% | 100% | 78% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 76 | 66 | 77 | 66 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph SW | 5 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 69% | 69% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 96% | 83% | 66% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 78 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 5 mph SW | 7 mph South | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 66% | 60% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 90% | 59% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 78 | 67 | 80 | 67 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 68% | 64% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 79% | 79% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 77 | 68 | 75 | 71 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 74% | 82% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 100% | 92% | 67% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 81 | 62 | 68 | 58 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph WNW | 7 mph West | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 62% | 52% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 58% | 65% | 38% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 58 | 77 | 59 | 79 | 62 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 7 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 76% | 55% | 54% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 21% | 38% | 48% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 57 | 70 | 56 | 77 | 58 | 62 | 59 |
| Wind | 7 mph NE | 7 mph ENE | 7 mph ESE | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 83% | 60% | 55% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 39% | 38% | 56% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 57 | 68 | 58 | 69 | 59 | 62 | 59 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 5 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 4 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 99% | 70% | 71% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 73% | 74% | 60% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 57 | 70 | 60 | 71 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 3 mph ESE | 4 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 97% | 69% | 76% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 32% | 32% | 40% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 75 | 66 | 77 | 69 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 73% | 75% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 57% | 50% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCLT) | 80 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KCLT) | 95 °F (1962) | 40 °F (2009) |
| Yesterday | 74 °F | 66 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5 | ||
| 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 | 6:16 AM EDT | 8:24 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:47 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:12 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:35 AM EDT | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:39 PM EDT | 2:25 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 04m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 07m
Tomorrow will be 1m 24s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 66% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Jacksonville
83 °F
Tarboro
83 °F
Washington
82 °F
Greenville
82 °F
Piney Island
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59 °F
Jefferson
60 °F
Franklin
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
60 °F
Roxboro
61 °F
Andrews
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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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| Charlotte | 79 °F | Overcast | 3:46 PM EDT |
| Concord | 72 °F | Rain Mist | 2:55 PM EDT |
| Gastonia | 76 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:54 PM EDT |
| Lincolnton | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:35 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWE1412 West Palm Beach, FL |
KCLT | 03:48PM | On Time |
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AWE302 Phoenix, AZ |
KCLT | 03:49PM | On Time |
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PDT4462 Augusta, GA |
KCLT | 03:50PM | On Time |
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AWE1964 Punta Cana |
KCLT | 03:53PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KCLT) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 225° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 13000 ft |
SPECI KCLT 191946Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT028 BKN130 OVC250 26/19 A3006 RMK AO2 TSE42 TS MOVD SLWLY NE CB DSNT SE
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Mallard Ridge, Charlotte, NC | 68.2 °F | - | 68 °F | 100% | SW at 2.2 mph | 0.35 in / hr | 835 ft | 3:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Dilworth, Charlotte, NC | 73.1 °F | 73 °F | 67 °F | 82% | SE at 1.3 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 673 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| ZandyWx, Charlotte, NC | 69.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 87% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 803 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Prosperity Road area, Charlotte, NC | 68.9 °F | - | 68 °F | 97% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.34 in / hr | 767 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Myers Park, Charlotte, NC | 74.0 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 566 ft | 3:41 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Madison Park, Charlotte, NC | 72.7 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 87% | East at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 692 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Yorkmount, Charlotte, NC | 75.9 °F | 78 °F | 54 °F | 46% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cloisters, Charlotte, NC | 68.4 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.23 in / hr | 676 ft | 3:48 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Quail Hollow, Charlotte, NC | 71.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Houston Hills Neighborhood/Verizon Wirel, Charlotte, NC | 69.9 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.27 in / hr | 680 ft | 3:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| The Settlements @ Withrow Downs, Charlotte, NC | 69.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 96% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.21 in / hr | 728 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Beverly Woods Neighborhood (PWS), Charlotte, NC | 70.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 684 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Huntersville (Crown Ridge), Huntersville, NC | 73.0 °F | - | 73 °F | 100% | South at 4.5 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 758 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Belmont NC , Belmont, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 71% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 703 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, NC | 70.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 86% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 784 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Roney SouthPark Mountainbrook, Charlotte, NC | 74.7 °F | 77 °F | 64 °F | 69% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS MT. ISLAND LAKE NC, Mount Holly, NC | 80 °F | 83 °F | 68 °F | 68% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 3:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Orchard Park, Harrisburg, NC | 70.3 °F | - | 68 °F | 93% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 664 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Northstone, Huntersville, NC | 70.1 °F | - | 69 °F | 95% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.14 in / hr | 790 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Concord, NC | 69.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | NNW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sardis View Lane, Charlotte, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 95% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 666 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Farmwood, Charlotte, NC | 69.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 89% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 700 ft | 3:52 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Springwood, Gastonia, NC | 82.2 °F | 86 °F | 70 °F | 66% | SSW at 2.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 768 ft | 3:48 PM EDT | Normal | |
| huntersville nc, Huntersville, NC | 69.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 92% | WSW at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 725 ft | 3:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bradfield Farms, Charlotte, NC | 69.3 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.13 in / hr | 650 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NC | 70.7 °F | - | 67 °F | 88% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 597 ft | 3:38 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Greystone, Concord, NC | 70.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 94% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 605 ft | 3:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Innisfree, Charlotte, NC | 73.2 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 84% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 554 ft | 3:51 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest I-77 @ Carowinds Blvd , Pineville, NC | 78 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 643 ft | 3:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Gastonia NC , Lowell, NC | 79 °F | 81 °F | 68 °F | 69% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 757 ft | 3:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Clear Creek, Mint Hill, NC | 68.7 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 751 ft | 3:46 PM EDT | Normal | |
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