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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 91F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 58 | 77 | 67 | 81 | 64 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph West | 7 mph South | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 89% | 71% | 56% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 54% | 57% | 60% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 80 | 64 | 82 | 63 | 73 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 59% | 52% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 44% | 59% | 94% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 67 | 62 | 72 | 60 | 66 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 9 mph SW | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 86% | 80% | 68% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 76% | 82% | 49% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 50 | 57 | 41 | 60 | 38 | 51 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 13 mph WNW | 17 mph NW | 11 mph NW |
| Humidity | 87% | 56% | 45% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 6% | 23% | 0% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 35 | 65 | 33 | 68 | 36 | 53 | 34 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 14 mph NW | 13 mph NW | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 73% | 29% | 31% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 70% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 34 | 61 | 35 | 71 | 38 | 60 | 34 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 58% | 36% | 30% | 37% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 36 | 65 | 44 | 71 | 49 | 60 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNE | 4 mph ESE | 4 mph SE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 69% | 45% | 45% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 3% | 36% | 6% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 43 | 70 | 57 | 71 | 61 | 64 | 61 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 4 mph SE | 3 mph South | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 67% | 63% | 69% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 1% | 43% | 39% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 61 | 74 | 62 | 73 | 63 | 71 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 97% | 67% | 71% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 70% | 50% | 41% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 76 | 62 | 80 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 87% | 61% | 56% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 47% | 51% | 50% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 58 | 77 | 63 | 85 | 64 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 59% | 49% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 44% | 56% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KEKN) | 72 °F | 47 °F |
| Record (KEKN) | 92 °F (1911) | 29 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 78 °F | 54 °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. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:57 AM EDT | 8:28 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM EDT | 8:58 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:49 AM EDT | 9:37 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:06 AM EDT | 10:19 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:41 PM EDT | 3:23 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 31m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 30m
Tomorrow will be 1m 33s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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80 °F
Point Pleasant
80 °F
Huntington
79 °F
Martinsburg
78 °F
Parkersburg
77 °F
Wheeling
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53 °F
Lewisburg
55 °F
Elkins
57 °F
Beckley
60 °F
Buckhannon
61 °F
Pineville
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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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| Petersburg | 83 °F | Clear | 11:55 AM EDT |
| Oakland | 73 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:55 AM EDT |
| Cumberland | 82 °F | Clear | 11:58 AM EDT |
| Elkins | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:11 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 (KW99) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 158° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KW99 211555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A3000 RMK AO2 T02850193
| 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, 77 °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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| Old Fields Rd., Old Fields, WV | 81.3 °F | 83 °F | 66 °F | 59% | SSE at 3.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1200 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Maysville WV , Maysville, WV | 79 °F | 81 °F | 68 °F | 69% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1444 ft | 11:07 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Grant County, WV, Maysville, WV | 82.9 °F | 85 °F | 67 °F | 58% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1500 ft | 12:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Top of Knobbly Mountain, New Creek, WV | 79.4 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 55% | NNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1745 ft | 11:38 AM EDT | Normal | |
| 4829 N Fork Hwy, Cabins, WV | 85.6 °F | 88 °F | 66 °F | 53% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1075 ft | 12:12 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Stony Run ,2 MI SW, Keyser, WV | 85.7 °F | 93 °F | 73 °F | 66% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 967 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Stoney Run Station, Keyser, WV | 84.8 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 57% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1275 ft | 12:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Lost River WV , Lost River, WV | 80 °F | 82 °F | 66 °F | 63% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2209 ft | 11:46 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lost City, WV | 81.0 °F | 83 °F | 65 °F | 59% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1865 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Horse Rock, Westernport, MD | 83.5 °F | 86 °F | 67 °F | 57% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1550 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crescent Crossing, Delray, WV | 82.4 °F | 84 °F | 65 °F | 56% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 981 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mountain Meadows, Mathias, WV | 75.6 °F | 77 °F | 64 °F | 66% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2700 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS NATHANIEL MOUNTAIN WV, Rio, WV | 79 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | WNW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3003 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| WVDOH Field Office, Mt. Storm, WV | 74.1 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3240 ft | 12:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Canaan Valley Institute, Davis, WV | 71.6 °F | 74 °F | 63 °F | 74% | WNW at 4.0 mph | - / hr | 3140 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Dogs Run Farm, Dryfork, WV | 76.1 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 70% | NW at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 2910 ft | 12:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Black Bear Resort in Cannan Valley, Davis, WV | 74.5 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 65% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3281 ft | 12:13 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old Timberline, Davis, WV | 72.6 °F | 74 °F | 64 °F | 74% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3308 ft | 12:12 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS DAVIS (BEARDEN) WV, Davis, WV | 70 °F | - | 62 °F | 75% | ESE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3853 ft | 10:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Davis WV , Davis, WV | 67 °F | - | 62 °F | 83% | West at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4058 ft | 11:39 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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