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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 75 | 65 | 76 | 63 | 73 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 4 mph SW | 2 mph WSW | 0 mph West |
| Humidity | 91% | 73% | 63% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 46% | 45% | 29% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 63 | 74 | 64 | 78 | 63 | 72 | 63 |
| Wind | 0 mph West | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 75% | 58% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 45% | 65% | 77% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 62 | 73 | 60 | 78 | 57 | 67 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 10 mph WNW | 12 mph WNW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 81% | 62% | 49% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 40% | 40% | 6% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:29 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 55 | 65 | 52 | 71 | 46 | 60 | 42 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 14 mph NW | 13 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 71% | 62% | 42% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:29 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 38 | 66 | 47 | 71 | 51 | 61 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 53% | 51% | 48% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 74% | 0% | 92% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:28 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 45 | 66 | 52 | 78 | 55 | 65 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 67% | 59% | 45% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 3% | 92% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:28 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 49 | 68 | 55 | 74 | 58 | 66 | 56 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 6 mph WSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 65% | 61% | 57% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 7% | 24% | 51% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 71 | 60 | 77 | 62 | 67 | 59 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 69% | 59% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | 37% | 32% | 2% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 60 | 74 | 63 | 79 | 65 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 77% | 68% | 62% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:27 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 75 | 64 | 81 | 66 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 83% | 66% | 60% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 4% | 9% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:26 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 64 | 77 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 1 mph SSW | 1 mph SSW | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 68% | 68% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 71 | 66 | 77 | 66 | 80 | 67 | 76 | 66 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 1 mph SW | 1 mph SSW | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 88% | 69% | 63% | 70% |
| 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 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPDK) | 81 °F | 60 °F |
| Record (KPDK) | 91 °F (2011) | 42 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| 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 | 6:30 AM EDT | 8:35 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:02 AM EDT | 9:03 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:28 AM EDT | 9:37 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:52 AM EDT | 10:14 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:56 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:47 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 00m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 17s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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95 °F
Bainbridge
94 °F
Valdosta Regional
93 °F
Albany
91 °F
Waycross
91 °F
Blakely
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59 °F
Blakely
60 °F
Carrollton
62 °F
Dalton
62 °F
Fort Benning
62 °F
Macon
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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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| Lawrenceville | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Atlanta Dekalb | 79 °F | Partly Cloudy | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Winder | 77 °F | N/A | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Covington Municipal | 75 °F | Light Rain | 9:35 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 (KPDK) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 112° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPDK 220053Z 20005KT 10SM FEW050 26/19 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E TSE06 SLP127 T02610194
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Romeo Santos | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 61°F |
| 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 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Twins vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F |
| Twins vs. Braves | 12:10 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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 |
| AdvoCare 500 | 7:46 PM EDT on September 01, 2013 | Average High 84° F/ 28° 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| PGA Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 08, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| PGA Championship | 8:30 AM EDT on August 09, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Gloster, Lawrenceville, GA | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 72 °F | 82% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 997 ft | 9:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Brookwood Area, Lawrenceville, GA | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 66 °F | 73% | East at 8.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1013 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brookwood, Lawrenceville, GA | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 74% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| River Ridge, Larewnceville, GA | 78.6 °F | 82 °F | 78 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 935 ft | 9:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lilburn/Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville, GA | 78.1 °F | 81 °F | 78 °F | 100% | West at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| River Colony, Lawrenceville, GA | 76.7 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 74% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 927 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cedar Creek Crossing, Lilburn, GA | 76.4 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 75% | SW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 918 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lilburn, GA | 74.6 °F | 74 °F | 71 °F | 89% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 920 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cobblestone Subdivision, Lilburn, GA | 74.0 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 917 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mountain Park, Lilburn, GA | 74.1 °F | 70 °F | 74 °F | 99% | East at 1.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 922 ft | 8:50 PM EST | Rapid Fire | |
| Duluth, GA | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 81% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 951 ft | 9:48 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lakeview / Pinehurst, Grayson, GA | 74.2 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1043 ft | 9:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Stone Mountain/Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, GA | 75.0 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 930 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Berkeley Lake, GA | 78.2 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 74% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1010 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Annistown Valley, Snellville, GA | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 81% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 892 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Hyde Manor, Norcross, GA | 77.3 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 74% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1043 ft | 9:44 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Centerville - Rosebud, Loganville, GA | 75.2 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 83% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rose Arbor, Atlanta, GA | 80.2 °F | 83 °F | 70 °F | 71% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 980 ft | 9:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Neely Farm, Norcross, GA | 76.9 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 75% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 9:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westbrook Commons, Suwanee, GA | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 72% | South at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1089 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cameron Forest Subdivision, Johns Creek, GA | 75.7 °F | 78 °F | 60 °F | 59% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1112 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Whispering Pines Airpark, Conyers, GA | 75.7 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 78% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 9:47 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Country Club Of The South, Alpharetta, GA | 74.3 °F | 73 °F | 71 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Johns Creek GA, Alpharetta, GA | 78 °F | 80 °F | 69 °F | 75% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1092 ft | 9:24 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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