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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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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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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. 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. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 74 | 64 | 80 | 63 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 8 mph SSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 74% | 57% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 58% | 58% | 89% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 83 | 61 | 68 | 58 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 6 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 93% | 62% | 46% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 75% | 56% | 47% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 54 | 68 | 51 | 71 | 48 | 60 | 37 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 12 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 76% | 52% | 44% | 42% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 19% | 10% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 35 | 66 | 42 | 74 | 45 | 62 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNW | 2 mph NNW | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 67% | 41% | 36% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 87% | 7% | 81% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 42 | 72 | 50 | 74 | 56 | 63 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 4 mph ESE | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 65% | 45% | 55% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 26% | 98% | 92% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 52 | 74 | 56 | 77 | 60 | 65 | 55 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 0 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 54% | 59% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 98% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 77 | 64 | 77 | 67 | 66 | 60 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph WSW | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 92% | 63% | 72% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 46% | 91% | 88% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 59 | 71 | 66 | 74 | 66 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 85% | 77% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 30% | 15% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 81 | 64 | 80 | 67 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 56% | 63% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 3% | 5% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 82 | 66 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 58% | 66% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 10% | 26% | 28% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 66 | 83 | 66 | 80 | 67 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 57% | 62% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KGSP) | 82 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KGSP) | 98 °F (1941) | 40 °F (1993) |
| Yesterday | 88 °F | 65 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:19 AM EDT | 8:30 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:51 AM EDT | 8:58 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:16 AM EDT | 9:33 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:38 AM EDT | 10:11 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:55 PM EDT | 4:16 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 07m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 10m
Tomorrow will be 1m 17s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 89% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Hilton Head Island
73 °F
Columbia Owens
72 °F
North Myrtle Beach
71 °F
Bennettsville
71 °F
Charleston
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62 °F
Aiken
64 °F
Greenwood
64 °F
Georgetown
64 °F
Newberry
64 °F
Conway
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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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| Spartanburg | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:15 AM EDT |
| Greenville/Spartanburg | 66 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:53 AM EDT |
| Greenville Downtown | 67 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:53 AM EDT |
| Greenville | 68 °F | Clear | 2:55 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: | VFR (KSPA) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 210° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 4300 ft |
METAR KSPA 220715Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN043 20/19 A3000 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Angels | 7:05 PM PDT on May 21, 2013 | Clear, 65 °F |
| Cardinals vs. Padres | 7:10 PM PDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 63 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Fairforest, Spartanburg, SC | 66.5 °F | 64 °F | 91% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 3:20 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest I-85 @ I-26 , Una, SC | 68 °F | 68 °F | 99% | NE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 833 ft | 2:50 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| I-26 at Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC | 67.5 °F | 60 °F | 76% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 779 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Spartanburg SC , Spartanburg, SC | 67 °F | 65 °F | 92% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 813 ft | 3:03 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Northview Acres, Lyman, SC | 65.3 °F | 62 °F | 88% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 938 ft | 3:20 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Cannons Campground, Spartanburg, SC | 65.5 °F | 62 °F | 87% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lyman, SC | 62.7 °F | 63 °F | 100% | SSW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 942 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hobbysville Rd, Roebuck, SC | 66.1 °F | 62 °F | 86% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 823 ft | 3:09 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Apalache/Zoar, Lyman, SC | 66.1 °F | 62 °F | 86% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 932 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest W54A Campobello , Gramling, SC | 67 °F | 63 °F | 88% | WSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 892 ft | 2:45 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Thickety Mtn., Gaffney, SC | 65.0 °F | 64 °F | 96% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North Greer, Greer, SC | 66.0 °F | 64 °F | 94% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1041 ft | 3:20 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Taylors, SC | 69.6 °F | 70 °F | 100% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1058 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bells Creek, Simpsonville, SC | 66.6 °F | 62 °F | 84% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 751 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Taylors, SC | 70.1 °F | 65 °F | 85% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 981 ft | 11:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest I-26 @ SC-14 , Landrum, SC | 67 °F | 67 °F | 99% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 2:50 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Meadow Wood, Greenville, SC | 66.4 °F | 64 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 945 ft | 3:16 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Heritage Lakes, Simpsonville, SC | 65.3 °F | 63 °F | 93% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 3:20 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Edwards Mill Forest, Taylors, SC | 67.7 °F | 62 °F | 82% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 997 ft | 3:02 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Rest a Bit Farm, Greenfields, Columbus, NC | 64.3 °F | 63 °F | 96% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 896 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Merrifield Park Subdivision, Greenville, SC | 66.8 °F | 64 °F | 90% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1010 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Greenville SC , Taylors, SC | 67 °F | 64 °F | 91% | ESE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 898 ft | 2:56 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| PEBBLE CREEK AREA, Greenville, SC | 66.8 °F | 64 °F | 90% | SSW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1025 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Glassy Mountain, Landrum, SC | 68.3 °F | 64 °F | 86% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1620 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hills of Cliffside, Cliffside, NC | 65.9 °F | 64 °F | 95% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 962 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Paris Mountain Base, Greenville, SC | 67.3 °F | 63 °F | 86% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1234 ft | 3:20 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Greenville SC , Greenville, SC | 68 °F | 65 °F | 89% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 2:51 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Augusta Rd / Riverside Dr Area, Greenville, SC | 64.5 °F | 60 °F | 87% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest Church Street Bridge , Greenville, SC | 69 °F | 68 °F | 95% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 2:50 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Tryon, NC | 69.3 °F | 61 °F | 76% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1073 ft | 3:19 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Greenville SC , Greenville, SC | 68 °F | 63 °F | 84% | NE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 961 ft | 3:05 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| McCauley Mountain, Travelers Rest, SC | 66.6 °F | 65 °F | 95% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1151 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Longcreek Plantation, Simpsonville, SC | 64.5 °F | 64 °F | 97% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 741 ft | 3:21 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Greenville SC , Travelers Rest, SC | 67 °F | 65 °F | 93% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1049 ft | 2:50 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Paris Mountain, Greenville, SC | 64.5 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1801 ft | 3:20 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum, SC | 63.5 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2290 ft | 3:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Hogback Mtn SC , Tryon, NC | 64 °F | 61 °F | 90% | WNW at 16 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3205 ft | 3:01 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
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