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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
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
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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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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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. 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 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 78 | 65 | 78 | 64 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 67% | 64% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 54% | 75% | 1% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 79 | 65 | 80 | 64 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 64% | 58% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 59% | 78% | 24% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 79 | 63 | 67 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 5 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW | 8 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 62% | 57% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 56% | 44% | 41% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 56 | 72 | 52 | 69 | 45 | 61 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 13 mph NW | 14 mph NNW | 8 mph North |
| Humidity | 73% | 49% | 43% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 16% | 22% | 4% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 36 | 69 | 38 | 71 | 45 | 60 | 41 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 53% | 31% | 39% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 100% | 10% | 96% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 38 | 69 | 47 | 73 | 51 | 63 | 48 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph East | 4 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 53% | 45% | 44% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 19% | 42% | 35% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 51 | 72 | 58 | 76 | 61 | 64 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 68% | 59% | 58% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 32% | 74% | 52% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 74 | 63 | 77 | 64 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 67% | 64% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 14% | 47% | 24% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 77 | 65 | 77 | 69 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 65% | 75% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 41% | 50% | 29% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 80 | 66 | 81 | 69 | 76 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 62% | 64% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 26% | 33% | 34% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 81 | 66 | 83 | 67 | 76 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 58% | 59% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 25% | 27% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | 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 (KCLT) | 80 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KCLT) | 97 °F (1941) | 41 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10 | ||
| 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 | 6:14 AM EDT | 8:23 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:46 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:11 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:33 AM EDT | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:43 PM EDT | 3:32 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 06m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 19s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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84 °F
Jacksonville
84 °F
Piney Island
82 °F
Fort Bragg
81 °F
Manteo
81 °F
Cherry Point
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56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
59 °F
Asheville
59 °F
Andrews
59 °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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| Monroe | 79 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:53 PM EDT |
| Lancaster | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Charlotte | 82 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:52 PM EDT |
| Wadesboro | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:55 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASH2651 Covington, KY |
KCLT | 01:00PM | On Time |
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DAL1652 Atlanta, GA |
KCLT | 01:02PM | On Time |
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JIA2317 Jackson, MS |
KCLT | 01:03PM | On Time |
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EGF3568 Miami, FL |
KCLT | 01:04PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KEQY) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 0° (Variable) |
| Ceiling: | 1900 ft |
METAR KEQY 211653Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM BKN019 26/22 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP175 T02610217
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Weddington Ridge-Tom's Backyard, Wesley Chapel, NC | 78.8 °F | 82 °F | 72 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 670 ft | 12:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC | 80.6 °F | 86 °F | 74 °F | 80% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 602 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Park, Indian Trail, NC | 80.7 °F | 85 °F | 72 °F | 76% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Monroe, NC | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 65 °F | 64% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Willow Oaks, Weddington, NC | 81.1 °F | 86 °F | 74 °F | 78% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 710 ft | 12:48 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest W56A Indian Trail , Matthews, NC | 80 °F | 83 °F | 70 °F | 70% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 580 ft | 12:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Stevens MIll, Matthews, NC | 82.5 °F | 85 °F | 67 °F | 60% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 661 ft | 1:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Union Road, Matthews, NC | 81.1 °F | 79 °F | 32 °F | 17% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 666 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Providence Country Club, Charlotte, NC | 82.9 °F | 90 °F | 75 °F | 76% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 700 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Hunter Oaks, Waxhaw, NC | 88.7 °F | 94 °F | 70 °F | 55% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| OSGP # 16, Mint Hill, NC | 68.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | SW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 514 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Alton, Monroe, NC | 74.0 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | SE at 5.8 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 713 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Oakbrook, Marvin, NC | 81.8 °F | 88 °F | 75 °F | 79% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 560 ft | 12:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sardis View Lane, Charlotte, NC | 81.6 °F | 86 °F | 72 °F | 72% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 666 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MintHillWeather.com, Mint Hill, NC | 82.0 °F | 88 °F | 74 °F | 76% | West at 0.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Providence Springs, Charlotte, NC | 84.5 °F | 90 °F | 71 °F | 64% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 12:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Farmwood, Charlotte, NC | 79.3 °F | 83 °F | 74 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 700 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chastain Village, Fort Mill, SC | 92.1 °F | 101 °F | 73 °F | 54% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 620 ft | 12:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Deerwoods/JAARS, Waxhaw, NC | 89.6 °F | 104 °F | 78 °F | 69% | ENE at 0.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 643 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NC | 83.3 °F | 89 °F | 72 °F | 69% | SW at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 597 ft | 12:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bridgehampton, Charlotte, NC | 82.5 °F | 88 °F | 73 °F | 74% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 701 ft | 12:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Clear Creek, Mint Hill, NC | 79.9 °F | 84 °F | 74 °F | 82% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 751 ft | 12:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Farmbrook, Waxhaw, NC | 85.3 °F | 87 °F | 65 °F | 51% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Roney SouthPark Mountainbrook, Charlotte, NC | 80.4 °F | 83 °F | 69 °F | 68% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Walnut Creek, Charlotte, NC | 83.4 °F | 89 °F | 73 °F | 71% | WSW at 1.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 546 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Innisfree, Charlotte, NC | 84.2 °F | 90 °F | 72 °F | 67% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 554 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cloisters, Charlotte, NC | 83.0 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 67% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 676 ft | 12:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cardinal Woods, Pineville, NC | 85.5 °F | 95 °F | 76 °F | 73% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 1.5 ML W of New Salem, Monroe, NC | 81.4 °F | 87 °F | 74 °F | 78% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 551 ft | 12:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Beverly Woods Neighborhood (PWS), Charlotte, NC | 81.8 °F | 86 °F | 72 °F | 72% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 684 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Quail Hollow, Charlotte, NC | 82.6 °F | 87 °F | 71 °F | 69% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bradfield Farms, Charlotte, NC | 83.0 °F | 90 °F | 74 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 1:02 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Myers Park, Charlotte, NC | 83.3 °F | 90 °F | 75 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 566 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Van Wyck, SC | 80.9 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 72% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Regent Park Hole #4, Fort Mill, SC | 86.4 °F | 95 °F | 74 °F | 67% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 668 ft | 12:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
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