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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 17, 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 17, 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 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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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 65 | 59 | 67 | 60 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 7 mph South | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 83% | 78% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 90% | 90% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 100% | 47% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 57 | 68 | 60 | 72 | 60 | 64 | 60 |
| Wind | 1 mph WNW | 4 mph South | 8 mph South | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 91% | 74% | 63% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 70% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 58 | 74 | 61 | 76 | 62 | 67 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 60% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 84% | 79% | 65% | 31% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 57 | 78 | 69 | 73 | 69 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 72% | 83% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 18% | 69% | 42% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 71 | 67 | 71 | 67 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 86% | 85% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 88% | 63% | 46% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly 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 | 62 | 62 | 65 | 63 | 70 | 63 | 63 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 90% | 81% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 73% | 69% | 14% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 56 | 72 | 63 | 71 | 64 | 62 | 55 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph SSE | 1 mph SSW | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 70% | 81% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 8% | 69% | 97% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 69 | 58 | 69 | 57 | 62 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW | 1 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 96% | 66% | 65% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 43% | 75% | 14% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 54 | 70 | 54 | 68 | 55 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 2 mph North | 2 mph NE | 2 mph East | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 90% | 56% | 61% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 44% | 40% | 37% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 47 | 70 | 49 | 70 | 53 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 1 mph ENE | 2 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 2 mph SE |
| Humidity | 73% | 45% | 56% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 6% | 10% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 54 | 70 | 54 | 71 | 56 | 60 | 55 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 55% | 58% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 25% | 13% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 75 °F | 52 °F |
| Record | 90 °F (1996) | 30 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 79 °F | 53 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 1 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:21 AM EDT | 8:29 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:52 AM EDT | 8:57 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:17 AM EDT | 9:32 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:40 AM EDT | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:45 PM EDT | 1:58 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 05m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 07m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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84 °F
Southern Pines
84 °F
Lumberton
84 °F
Jacksonville
84 °F
Fayetteville
83 °F
Mackall AAF
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56 °F
Franklin
56 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Sanford
59 °F
Kenansville
59 °F
Lincolnton
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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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| Rutherfordton | 67 °F | Light Drizzle | 1:15 PM EDT |
| Asheville | 66 °F | Light Rain | 12:54 PM EDT |
| Morganton | 68 °F | Overcast | 1:15 PM EDT |
| Shelby | 68 °F | Light Rain | 1:15 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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JIA2293 Charlotte, NC |
KAVL | 01:46PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 2000 ft |
METAR KAVL 181654Z 18006KT 8SM -RA SCT014 BKN020 OVC075 19/17 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB01 SLP192 P0000 T01890167
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Black Mountain, NC | 63.1 °F | 64 °F | 102% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 63.0 °F | 62 °F | 95% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 2378 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS GRANDFATHER NC, Marion, NC | 65 °F | 64 °F | 97% | WNW at 1 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1600 ft | 1:05 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Pinnacle Elementary, Rutherfordton, NC | 66.7 °F | 65 °F | 95% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1148 ft | 1:22 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Paw Paw Preserve, Lake Lure, NC | 65.3 °F | 65 °F | 97% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1434 ft | 1:34 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest V54A Nebo , Marion, NC | 66 °F | 63 °F | 90% | SSE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1469 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Central Fairview, Fairview, NC | 64.8 °F | 64 °F | 98% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2533 ft | 1:32 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Camby Drive, Fairview, NC | 65.3 °F | 64 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2566 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS NORTH COVE PINNACLE (FR1) NC, Little Switzerland, NC | 63 °F | 62 °F | 98% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2560 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| RAWS RUTHERFORD COUNTY NC, Rutherfordton, NC | 70 °F | 66 °F | 88% | SSE at 2 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 1056 ft | 1:10 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Reems Creek Valley - Weaverville, NC, Weaverville, NC | 65.8 °F | 61 °F | 85% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North Ridge, Hendersonvlle, NC | 61.0 °F | 60 °F | 98% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 2205 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Sequoyah Hills, Fletcher, NC | 64.6 °F | 62 °F | 90% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2380 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pace Farm, Edneyville, NC | 65.2 °F | 63 °F | 94% | SSE at 2.1 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2228 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Addison Creek, Fletcher, NC | 66.9 °F | 62 °F | 84% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2208 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hooper's Creek, Fletcher, NC | 66.0 °F | 48 °F | 53% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2200 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC | 62.3 °F | 60 °F | 93% | South at 2.3 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2470 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 61 °F | 60 °F | 97% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 2640 ft | 12:17 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Fairview- Near Echo Lake, Fairview, NC | 65.9 °F | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2703 ft | 1:33 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS BUSICK NC, Little Switzerland, NC | 64 °F | 62 °F | 92% | ESE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2892 ft | 1:05 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| High Rock Acres, Black Mountain, NC | 60.8 °F | 59 °F | 95% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3215 ft | 1:28 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 61 °F | 60 °F | 96% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3298 ft | 1:13 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Little Bearwallow MOUNTAIN, Hendersonville, NC | 61.6 °F | 60 °F | 95% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2820 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Winter Star Environmental, Burnsville, NC | 61.8 °F | 60 °F | 92% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2875 ft | 1:33 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hawks Landing, Weaverville, NC | 61.1 °F | 60 °F | 95% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 1:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Merrill's Cove, Asheville, NC | 61.7 °F | 60 °F | 95% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 1:35 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 58 °F | 58 °F | 99% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3799 ft | 1:17 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Downtown, LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC | 60.6 °F | 61 °F | 100% | East at 5.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 3455 ft | 1:35 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC | 60.1 °F | 60 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3040 ft | 1:37 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| View Looking North, Little Switzerland, NC | 58.1 °F | 58 °F | 98% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3720 ft | 1:27 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Mountain Air, Burnsville, NC | 58.3 °F | 57 °F | 94% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 4390 ft | 1:25 PM EDT | Normal | ||
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