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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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 77 | 67 | 81 | 66 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 9 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 88% | 71% | 60% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 70% | 70% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 77% | 79% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 72 | 53 | 69 | 45 | 58 | 44 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 17 mph NW | 14 mph NNW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 83% | 51% | 42% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 40% | 17% | 5% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 41 | 67 | 35 | 71 | 36 | 57 | 37 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 12 mph NNW | 8 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 68% | 29% | 28% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 3% | 4% | 77% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 38 | 70 | 39 | 72 | 43 | 61 | 41 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 5 mph NNW | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph West |
| Humidity | 58% | 33% | 33% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 38 | 71 | 47 | 78 | 48 | 64 | 48 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 2 mph NE | 3 mph SW | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 54% | 41% | 35% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 1% | 64% | 85% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 77 | 63 | 78 | 66 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 60% | 65% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 16% | 51% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 78 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 65% | 62% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 29% | 36% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 80 | 65 | 80 | 69 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 60% | 64% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 30% | 20% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 82 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 60% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 18% | 6% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 91 | 67 | 76 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 54% | 45% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 84 | 67 | 91 | 70 | 80 | 70 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 55% | 48% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KRDU) | 81 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KRDU) | 98 °F (1941) | 38 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 69 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 11 | ||
| 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 | 6:03 AM EDT | 8:19 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:34 AM EDT | 8:48 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:59 AM EDT | 9:23 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:20 AM EDT | 10:02 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:52 PM EDT | 4:43 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 13m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 15m
Tomorrow will be 1m 18s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 96% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
New Bern
77 °F
Fayetteville
77 °F
Elizabeth City
76 °F
Erwin
75 °F
Whiteville
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56 °F
Jefferson
58 °F
Franklin
59 °F
Morganton
60 °F
Andrews
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
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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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| Raleigh-Durham Airport | 76 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:51 AM EDT |
| Smithfield | 72 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:55 AM EDT |
| Erwin | 78 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:15 AM EDT |
| Sanford | 77 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:15 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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GJS6193 New York, NY |
KRDU | 10:21AM | On Time |
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JBU1227 Boston, MA |
KRDU | 10:30AM | On Time |
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SWA402 Houston, TX |
KRDU | 10:36AM | On Time |
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SWA1649 Baltimore, MD |
KRDU | 10:36AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KRDU) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 20000 ft |
METAR KRDU 231351Z 23009KT 10SM FEW020 SCT120 BKN200 24/19 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02440189
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Historic Raleigh Tour **Monday - Wednesday - Friday** | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Colonial Heights, Raleigh, NC | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 72 °F | 79% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Lake Wheeler, Raleigh, NC | 75.9 °F | 78 °F | 55 °F | 43% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 380 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Swiftbrook Cir., Raleigh, NC | 78.1 °F | 79 °F | 53 °F | 42% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 430 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Landing, Garner, NC | 81.3 °F | 88 °F | 77 °F | 86% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 308 ft | 10:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| SW Raleigh-Nuttree Place, Raleigh, NC | 81.1 °F | 84 °F | 68 °F | 65% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 374 ft | 10:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Ridgebrook Bluffs, Raleigh, NC | 74.9 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 81% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 10:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Ivory Hills, Apex, NC | 78.3 °F | 81 °F | 68 °F | 72% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Raleigh, NC | 79.3 °F | 82 °F | 69 °F | 70% | SSW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 371 ft | 10:14 AM EDT | Normal | |
| NC State Area, Raleigh, NC | 77.1 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brighton Forest, Apex, NC | 78.1 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 71% | SW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Back Yard on 10th fairway of Crooked Cre, Fuquay-Varina, NC | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 69% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 394 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Bentcreek, Fuquay Varina, NC | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 78% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 417 ft | 10:22 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Garner NC , Garner, NC | 77 °F | 78 °F | 71 °F | 83% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 328 ft | 10:03 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Longbranch Farm, Raleigh, NC | 85.1 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 56% | ENE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pine Valley, Cary, NC | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 65 °F | 66% | SSW at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Huntleigh Dr., Raleigh, NC | 74.2 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 79% | West at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 289 ft | 10:09 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hearthstone Farms, Cary, NC | 80.2 °F | 83 °F | 67 °F | 65% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 499 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mingo Creek, Knightdale, NC | 88.5 °F | 94 °F | 71 °F | 56% | NW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 217 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fair Oaks, Apex, NC | 82.2 °F | 84 °F | 65 °F | 56% | NW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 433 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NC 50/42 Intersection, Raleigh, NC | 83.0 °F | 81 °F | - | - | West at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hedingham, Raleigh, NC | 79.5 °F | 82 °F | 70 °F | 72% | SW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 222 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kendall Hills, Willow Spring, NC | 76.9 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 77% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ogburn Farms, Willow Spring, NC | 76.8 °F | 77 °F | 77 °F | 99% | SE at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 315 ft | 9:16 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Buckingham, Apex, NC | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 70% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 410 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cobble Ridge, Holly Springs, NC | 82.7 °F | 86 °F | 69 °F | 64% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 397 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Surrey Meadows, APEX, NC | 79.9 °F | 85 °F | 77 °F | 90% | SW at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 476 ft | 10:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Dutchess Village, Cary, NC | 71.4 °F | - | 70 °F | 96% | SW at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 436 ft | 7:36 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Fuquay Varina NC , Holly Springs, NC | 76 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 69% | WSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 410 ft | 9:51 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Winchester - NE Raleigh, Raleigh, NC | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 75% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 280 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Northwest Fuquay, Fuquay Varina, NC | 80.5 °F | 83 °F | 68 °F | 67% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 398 ft | 10:21 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Wessex, Cary, NC | 74.7 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 335 ft | 10:24 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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