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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 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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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers. High of 64F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Low of 41F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 54 | 49 | 56 | 46 | 51 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph SSE | 10 mph WSW | 12 mph North |
| Humidity | 89% | 83% | 68% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 71% | 87% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 60 | 46 | 58 | 45 | 51 | 43 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 2 mph SSE | 6 mph NNE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 80% | 62% | 57% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 60% | 49% | 29% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 43 | 69 | 43 | 61 | 44 | 53 | 45 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph NNW | 0 mph NNE | 4 mph North |
| Humidity | 86% | 40% | 53% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 34% | 41% | 55% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 45 | 61 | 46 | 52 | 47 | 44 | 42 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph NW | 8 mph West | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 91% | 57% | 87% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 60% | 70% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 83% | 84% | 50% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 38 | 58 | 42 | 53 | 45 | 43 | 38 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 13 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 78% | 53% | 69% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 99% | 70% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 35 | 60 | 41 | 58 | 46 | 48 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph WNW | 7 mph SW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 72% | 48% | 63% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 48% | 42% | 92% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 40 | 62 | 42 | 61 | 45 | 44 | 41 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph West | 2 mph NW | 1 mph East |
| Humidity | 70% | 48% | 55% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 8% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 39 | 58 | 46 | 57 | 45 | 48 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 3 mph NNW | 3 mph North | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 60% | 64% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 99% | 52% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 43 | 56 | 45 | 54 | 45 | 48 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 3 mph West | 5 mph West | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 81% | 61% | 69% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 35% | 55% | 62% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 41 | 58 | 41 | 60 | 42 | 50 | 40 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 92% | 55% | 49% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 84% | 98% | 90% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 40 | 63 | 42 | 64 | 43 | 52 | 42 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 69% | 45% | 44% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 84% | 86% | 75% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 52 | 42 | 65 | 47 | 67 | 49 | 54 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 67% | 50% | 53% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KSEA) | 65 °F | 48 °F |
| Record (KSEA) | 89 °F (1958) | 37 °F (1950) |
| Yesterday | 63 °F | 53 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 7 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Port Townsend, WA | 50.0 °F |
| Seattle, WA | 51.1 °F |
| Friday Harbor, WA | 48.9 °F |
| Tacoma, WA | 48.0 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:29 AM PDT | 8:44 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:52 AM PDT | 9:21 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:04 AM PDT | 10:09 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:03 AM PDT | 11:11 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:25 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:53 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 28m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 14m
Tomorrow will be 2m 19s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Yakima
70 °F
Moses Lake
69 °F
Walla Walla
68 °F
Wenatchee
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
39 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Burnt Mountain | 10 in | 4200 ft |
| Mount Crag | 35 in | 4050 ft |
| Cougar Mountain | 5 in | 3200 ft |
| Mowich | 0 in | 3150 ft |
| Rex River | 44 in | 4000 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 58 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Tacoma Narrows | 55 °F | Overcast | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Seattle Boeing | 61 °F | Overcast | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Renton | 60 °F | Overcast | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASA527 Ontario, CA |
KSEA | 08:16PM | On Time |
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UAL1641 Houston, TX |
KSEA | 08:22PM | On Time |
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UAL1665 Chicago, IL |
KSEA | 08:24PM | On Time |
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QXE2401 Billings, MT |
KSEA | 08:24PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KSEA) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 53° (NE) |
| Ceiling: | 4500 ft |
METAR KSEA 190253Z 24005KT 10SM FEW030 BKN045 BKN070 14/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01440083 53008 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| 5th Annual Earth Day Dinner & Auction | 6:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 57°F |
| MoZo | 2:00 PM PDT 2013-04-21 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Rangers vs. Mariners | 7:10 PM PDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 54 °F |
| Rangers vs. Mariners | 7:10 PM PDT on May 25, 2013 | Average High 66° F/ 18° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| Chicago vs. Philadelphia | 7:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °F |
| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Vancouver vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on June 08, 2013 | Average High 66° F/ 18° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| South Vashon Island, Vashon, WA | 54.4 °F | 50 °F | 86% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 320 ft | 8:28 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Point Richmond Ridge, Gig Harbor, WA | 57.4 °F | 50 °F | 76% | WSW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Browns Point, Tacoma, WA | 54.4 °F | 51 °F | 88% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 230 ft | 8:28 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Burien WA , Burien, WA | 57 °F | 51 °F | 80% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 318 ft | 8:04 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Marine View, Federal Way, WA | 57.2 °F | 50 °F | 78% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 175 ft | 8:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Gig Harbor North, Gig Harbor, WA | 54.3 °F | 50 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 377 ft | 8:28 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Marine View Estates, Federal Way, WA | 56.0 °F | - | - | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Dash Point State Park / Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA | 55.6 °F | 48 °F | 77% | SE at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 240 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA | 56.3 °F | 51 °F | 82% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 322 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Peacock Hill, Gig Harbor, WA | 56.5 °F | 44 °F | 62% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 376 ft | 8:28 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Snyder House, Normandy Park, WA | 56.7 °F | 50 °F | 78% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 8:21 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Point Ruston, Ruston, WA | 57.0 °F | 50 °F | 78% | WSW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 8:25 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Gig Harbor, Gig Harbor, WA | 54.6 °F | 49 °F | 82% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 291 ft | 8:28 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Des Moines, Seattle, WA | 55.9 °F | 50 °F | 82% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 445 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 1 Mile SW of Decatur High School, Federal Way, WA | 57.6 °F | 45 °F | 64% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Des Moines WA , Burien, WA | 56 °F | 49 °F | 77% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 357 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Woodmont, Des Moines, WA | 56.7 °F | 51 °F | 82% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| South Burien, Burien, WA | 56.5 °F | 51 °F | 81% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 387 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| @ BP Nerdorium, Tacoma, WA | 55.5 °F | 51 °F | 85% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 412 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Tacoma, WA | 56.4 °F | 51 °F | 83% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 214 ft | 8:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Tacoma, Tacoma, WA | 57.0 °F | 30 °F | 36% | SSE at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North End, Tacoma, WA | 56.6 °F | 52 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 246 ft | 8:15 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Alderbrook, Federal Way, WA | 56.6 °F | 50 °F | 79% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 365 ft | 8:25 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Salmon Beach, Tacoma, WA | 60.4 °F | 51 °F | 70% | South at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Purdy, Gig Harbor, WA | 56.7 °F | 50 °F | 79% | NE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:13 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Alderdale, Federal Way, WA | 57.2 °F | 48 °F | 71% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 440 ft | 8:28 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Henderson Bay, Gig Harbor, WA | 55.8 °F | 52 °F | 87% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 98 ft | 8:15 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Gig Harbor WA , Tacoma, WA | 55 °F | 52 °F | 89% | SW at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 249 ft | 8:03 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| North Tacoma, Tacoma, WA | 54.8 °F | 52 °F | 89% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 8:25 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Gig Harbor, WA | 57.7 °F | 51 °F | 78% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Burien WA , Seahurst, WA | 56 °F | 49 °F | 77% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 419 ft | 8:01 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Burien, Seattle, WA | 55.4 °F | 49 °F | 79% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 415 ft | 8:19 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Bow Lake Mobile Home Park, SeaTac, WA | 58.1 °F | 38 °F | 47% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest Southworth , Southworth, WA | 58 °F | - | - | SSE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 7:20 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| NOS_PORTS Tacoma, WA, Tacoma, WA | 57 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:54 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Kent WA, Kent, WA | 57 °F | 47 °F | 70% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 416 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Proctor District, Tacoma, WA | 55.6 °F | 55 °F | 99% | NW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 357 ft | 8:27 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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