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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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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 79 | 63 | 64 | 59 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 11 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 4 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 56% | 56% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 13% | 40% | 19% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
7:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 74 | 53 | 68 | 50 | 55 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNW | 14 mph North | 9 mph North | 1 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 92% | 48% | 48% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
7:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 46 | 73 | 47 | 74 | 47 | 60 | 46 |
| Wind | 0 mph West | 5 mph ENE | 3 mph NNE | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 72% | 38% | 39% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 80% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 50 | 78 | 54 | 76 | 61 | 63 | 51 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 2 mph SE | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 70% | 42% | 60% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 32% | 44% | 26% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 52 | 76 | 58 | 76 | 62 | 65 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 67% | 52% | 61% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 87% | 45% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 58 | 80 | 59 | 79 | 64 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph SSE | 6 mph South | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 78% | 49% | 60% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 21% | 60% | 50% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 61 | 82 | 64 | 78 | 65 | 69 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 79% | 54% | 64% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 60 | 80 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 73 | 60 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 80% | 56% | 58% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 0% | 6% | 49% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
7:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 64 | 86 | 66 | 82 | 69 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 52% | 62% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 7% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
7:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 86 | 69 | 83 | 73 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 58% | 71% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 9% | 5% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
7:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 86 | 69 | 83 | 73 | 73 | -9998 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 58% | 71% | -9998% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | 9% | 5% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 72 | 65 | 88 | 71 | 83 | 72 | 82 | 72 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 1 mph East | 2 mph ENE | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 79% | 56% | 67% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBHM) | 83 °F | 62 °F |
| Record (KBHM) | 95 °F (1970) | 47 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 84 °F | 70 °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. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:42 AM CDT | 7:47 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:15 AM CDT | 8:15 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:41 AM CDT | 8:49 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:04 AM CDT | 9:26 PM CDT |
| Moon | 6:22 PM CDT (5/23) | 4:22 AM CDT (5/23) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 00m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 11s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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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91 °F
Florala
91 °F
Dothan
91 °F
Fort Rucker / Ozark
91 °F
Andalusia
91 °F
Evergreen
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59 °F
Huntsville Madison
59 °F
Haleyville
59 °F
Cullman
60 °F
Muscle Shoals
60 °F
Scottsboro
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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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| Birmingham | 82 °F | Partly Cloudy | 6:53 PM CDT |
| Alabaster | 79 °F | Clear | 6:53 PM CDT |
| Tuscaloosa | 84 °F | Clear | 6:53 PM CDT |
| Jasper | 81 °F | Clear | 7:15 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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DAL1033 Atlanta, GA |
KBHM | 07:23PM | On Time |
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ASQ4233 Houston, TX |
KBHM | 07:35PM | On Time |
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SWA2795 Dallas, TX |
KBHM | 07:46PM | On Time |
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FLX690 Mobile, AL |
KBHM | 07:59PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBHM) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 309° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBHM 232353Z 30009KT 10SM FEW060 28/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02780133 10306 20278 53002
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Twins vs. Tigers | 7:08 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 45 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 51° F/ 11° 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 |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| McCalla, Judson Valley, McCalla, AL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 60% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 521 ft | 7:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| alabama, Bessemer, AL | 78.8 °F | 80 °F | 61 °F | 55% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 525 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bentwood, Bessemer, AL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 60% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 528 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest SELMA , Shannon, AL | 86 °F | 86 °F | 60 °F | 41% | WNW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 6:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL | 78.8 °F | 80 °F | 60 °F | 52% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 676 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | Normal | |
| High Point Trace, Hoover, AL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 61 °F | 58% | SSE at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 869 ft | 7:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Bluff Park, Hoover, AL | 75.8 °F | 78 °F | 58 °F | 54% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake View, Lake View, AL | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 74% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 590 ft | 8:27 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Helena AL , Helena, AL | 81 °F | 82 °F | 62 °F | 53% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 449 ft | 7:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Saulter Rd @ Raymond Dr, Birmingham, AL | 77.4 °F | 78 °F | 41 °F | 27% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 730 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Brandywine, Helena, AL | 78.9 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 57% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 484 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rocky Ridge, Helena, AL | 81.0 °F | 82 °F | 63 °F | 55% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 479 ft | 7:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| 2nd St SW, Graysville, AL | 77.9 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 55% | South at 1.6 mph | - / hr | 574 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL | 80 °F | 81 °F | 60 °F | 51% | ENE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 672 ft | 6:56 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Helena AL , Alabaster, AL | 80 °F | 81 °F | 61 °F | 53% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 7:03 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Kingwood, Alabaster, AL | 80.0 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 54% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 466 ft | 7:14 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Holland Lakes, Pelham, AL | 79.3 °F | 80 °F | 60 °F | 52% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 452 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Nucor Steel Birmingham, Birmingham, AL | 83.7 °F | 83 °F | 58 °F | 42% | WNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 562 ft | 4:42 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| apache ridge, Alabaster, AL | 81.1 °F | 82 °F | 61 °F | 50% | South at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 522 ft | 7:12 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Summer Brook, Alabaster, AL | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 61 °F | 55% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 505 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maylene, AL | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 74% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 596 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deer Springs, Pelham, AL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 67% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 426 ft | 7:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 65 °F | 61% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 547 ft | 7:24 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL | 77.7 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 49% | NNE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1079 ft | 7:21 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL | 80.3 °F | 81 °F | 60 °F | 51% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Normal | |
| HWY 280 @ Valleydale, Birmingham, AL | 79.5 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 56% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| TES Weather, Gardendale, AL | 78.1 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 48% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hickory Ln, West Blocton, AL | 79.9 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 55% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 459 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Parks Hwy280/CR43, Sterrett, AL | 77.6 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 58% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gardendale, Gardendale, AL | 77.1 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 52% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 671 ft | 7:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Chesser Park, Chelsea, AL | 78.1 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 59% | East at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 6:27 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
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