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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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 76 | 64 | 74 | 63 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 5 mph West | 8 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 65% | 67% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 57% | 65% | 49% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 74 | 63 | 72 | 61 | 67 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 67% | 66% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 24% | 48% | 84% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 59 | 67 | 61 | 72 | 60 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph WSW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 79% | 76% | 67% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 69% | 56% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 49 | 53 | 40 | 53 | 37 | 49 | 33 |
| Wind | 10 mph WNW | 18 mph NW | 16 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 96% | 61% | 55% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 0% | 13% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 27 | 58 | 27 | 62 | 34 | 50 | 36 |
| Wind | 9 mph NW | 13 mph NNW | 11 mph NNW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 46% | 30% | 36% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 38 | 56 | 43 | 64 | 47 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 3 mph NW | 2 mph WNW | 3 mph North |
| Humidity | 69% | 59% | 53% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 100% | 85% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 47 | 66 | 55 | 65 | 56 | 50 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph North | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph West | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 65% | 76% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 95% | 92% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 62 | 60 | 62 | 53 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph East | 1 mph ESE | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 96% | 100% | 92% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 96% | 96% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 67 | 62 | 73 | 63 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 82% | 69% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 74 | 62 | 75 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 86% | 63% | 65% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 15% | 16% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 76 | 63 | 77 | 65 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 85% | 62% | 66% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 16% | 26% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 67 | 64 | 76 | 65 | 77 | 68 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 0 mph West |
| Humidity | 87% | 67% | 74% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBCB) | 73 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KBCB) | 88 °F (1996) | 34 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 77 °F | 58 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:08 AM EDT | 8:27 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:39 AM EDT | 8:56 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:03 AM EDT | 9:33 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:23 AM EDT | 10:12 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:44 PM EDT | 3:30 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 17m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Roanoke
88 °F
Staunton
88 °F
Martinsville
88 °F
Lynchburg
87 °F
Winchester
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57 °F
Dublin
57 °F
Marion
59 °F
Jonesville
59 °F
Abingdon
60 °F
Hot Springs
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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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| Blacksburg | 84 °F | Clear | 5:35 PM EDT |
| Dublin | 84 °F | Clear | 5:35 PM EDT |
| Martinsville | 87 °F | Clear | 5:35 PM EDT |
| Galax | 84 °F | Clear | 5:35 PM 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 (KBCB) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 160° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBCB 212135Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 29/19 A3001 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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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Floyd Co. Dept. of Emer. Mgmt. EOC - VA, Floyd, VA | 78.7 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | SSE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2470 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sandy Flat Farm, Floyd, VA | 79.9 °F | 83 °F | 69 °F | 70% | ESE at 5.3 mph | - / hr | 2457 ft | 5:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Terry's Fork, Check, VA | 84.0 °F | 85 °F | 63 °F | 49% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 5:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Buffalo View Farm, Willis, VA | 79.6 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 54% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3063 ft | 5:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Duncan Chapel NW, Willis, VA | 79.5 °F | 81 °F | 63 °F | 58% | SSW at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 2615 ft | 5:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Copper Hill, Copper Hill, VA | 86.2 °F | 88 °F | 64 °F | 48% | WNW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 2687 ft | 5:08 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Christiansburg VA , Christiansburg, VA | 82 °F | 83 °F | 61 °F | 50% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1935 ft | 5:16 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Blue Springs, Snowville, VA, Snowville, VA | 77.6 °F | - | - | - | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2487 ft | 5:39 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Walnut Creek, Christiansburg, VA | 85.0 °F | 86 °F | 63 °F | 48% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2091 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Vista Via, Christiansburg, VA | 88.0 °F | 113 °F | 85 °F | 90% | SW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 2067 ft | 5:33 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mulberry farm, Stuart, VA | 74.8 °F | 73 °F | 74 °F | 96% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1604 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fairlawn, Fairlawn, VA | 86.0 °F | 87 °F | 64 °F | 48% | East at 3.0 mph | - / hr | 1900 ft | 5:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Western Montgomery County, Christiansburg, VA | 80.9 °F | 83 °F | 67 °F | 62% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2057 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| High Meadows Near Radford University, Radford, VA | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 63% | South at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2005 ft | 2:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bent Mountain, VA | 82.9 °F | 84 °F | 63 °F | 51% | ESE at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 2730 ft | 5:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Bent Mountain VA US, Bent Mountain, VA | 79 °F | 80 °F | 60 °F | 52% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3129 ft | 5:06 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Terry N4RQ Hillsville, VA | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 2750 ft | 5:27 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Whispering Ridge, Hillsville, VA | 77.6 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 73% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2598 ft | 5:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Blacksburg , Blacksburg, VA | 83 °F | 84 °F | 63 °F | 51% | WSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2086 ft | 5:09 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lost Mountain SW, Roanoke, VA | 87.4 °F | 86 °F | 57 °F | 36% | West at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1827 ft | 4:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Patrick Henry and Progress St, Blacksburg, VA | 83.2 °F | 84 °F | 63 °F | 50% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2136 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Dublin, VA | 87.3 °F | 88 °F | 63 °F | 45% | South at 4.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2110 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest T56A Rocky Mt , Callaway, VA | 85 °F | 86 °F | 62 °F | 46% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1269 ft | 5:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Near High School, Elliston, VA | 84.0 °F | 90 °F | 73 °F | 69% | NW at 1.6 mph | - / hr | 1286 ft | 5:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Elliston Station, Elliston, VA | 85.6 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 57% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1260 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest REYNOLDS HOMESTEAD , Critz, VA | 83 °F | 84 °F | 62 °F | 48% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1126 ft | 4:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| WHEO Radio / NEWS 5, Stuart, VA | 78.5 °F | 81 °F | 70 °F | 76% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1100 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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