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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. 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 | 59 | 66 | 63 | 71 | 63 | 66 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 84% | 71% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 99% | 97% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 58 | 74 | 62 | 77 | 60 | 66 | 60 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph NW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 67% | 57% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 60% | 50% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 56 | 77 | 59 | 79 | 60 | 65 | 59 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 1 mph NNE | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 53% | 52% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 45% | 50% | 84% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 59 | 70 | 65 | 73 | 65 | 65 | 59 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 84% | 77% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 90% | 69% | 53% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 60 | 67 | 64 | 71 | 63 | 63 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph South | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 92% | 89% | 78% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 93% | 59% | 4% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 55 | 72 | 55 | 73 | 56 | 64 | 55 |
| Wind | 5 mph WNW | 9 mph NW | 10 mph WNW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 88% | 55% | 59% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 7% | 25% | 32% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:19 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 54 | 71 | 55 | 72 | 56 | 61 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 5 mph NNW | 6 mph North | 4 mph North |
| Humidity | 79% | 57% | 59% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 47 | 68 | 57 | 66 | 57 | 58 | 56 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 4 mph ESE | 4 mph SSE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 73% | 67% | 73% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 33% | 59% | 62% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 55 | 68 | 57 | 65 | 59 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 2 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 65% | 78% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 53% | 40% | 37% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 68 | 60 | 67 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 70% | 84% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 46% | 44% | 51% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 72 | 63 | 73 | 65 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 71% | 75% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 67% | 55% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAVL) | 75 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KAVL) | 93 °F (1996) | 33 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 67 °F | 59 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 2 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:22 AM EDT | 8:31 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:53 AM EDT | 9:00 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:18 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:40 AM EDT | 10:13 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:46 PM EDT | 2:32 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 06m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 09m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 64% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
Lumberton
77 °F
Jacksonville
76 °F
Manteo
75 °F
Beaufort
75 °F
Clinton
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59 °F
Jefferson
60 °F
Roxboro
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
60 °F
Franklin
61 °F
Andrews
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Asheville | 66 °F | Overcast | 9:57 AM EDT |
| Rutherfordton | 67 °F | Overcast | 10:15 AM EDT |
| Greenville/Spartanburg | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:53 AM EDT |
| Greenville Downtown | 70 °F | Overcast | 10:12 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ4175 Newark, NJ |
KAVL | 10:10AM | On Time |
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ASQ5226 Atlanta, GA |
KAVL | 10:20AM | On Time |
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FLG3826 New York, NY |
KAVL | 11:13AM | On Time |
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CHQ6031 Detroit, MI |
KGSP | 10:14AM | On Time |
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EGF2972 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KGSP | 11:58AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 123° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 6500 ft |
SPECI KAVL 191357Z 16004KT 10SM FEW006 BKN065 OVC080 19/17 A3015 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Common Foundation | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 71°F |
| GENIASS PRESENTS: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad w/Common Foundation | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 71°F |
| The Deadstring Brothers | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Deadstring Brothers w/ special guest Blue Jeans & Khaki Pants | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Jeff Sipe Trio | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| Asheville Symphony: Mozart's Requiem | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 55°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Sunset Mountain, Asheville, NC | 65.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 90% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2470 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sunset Summit, Asheville, NC | 63.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 100% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3040 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Reynolds Mountain West, Asheville, NC | 63.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 99% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2720 ft | 10:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Sherwood Heights, Asheville, NC | 66.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 90% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2440 ft | 10:17 AM EDT | Normal | |
| MSD, Asheville, NC | 68.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 87% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1952 ft | 10:09 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Mount Carmel Acres, Asheville, NC | 73.8 °F | 75 °F | 65 °F | 75% | NE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2220 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Hills--Baird Mtn, Weaverville, NC | 67.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2244 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Hills, Asheville, NC | 67.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2120 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Hills/New Stock, Asheville, NC | 67.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2190 ft | 10:17 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Merrill's Cove, Asheville, NC | 63.6 °F | - | 63 °F | 97% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 10:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Reems Creek Valley - Weaverville, NC, Weaverville, NC | 69.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 83% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2140 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Enka, Candler, NC | 65.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Autumn Hills-Dry Ridge, Weaverville, NC | 70.1 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2129 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hawks Landing, Weaverville, NC | 65.5 °F | - | 62 °F | 90% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hayes Cove, Leicester, NC | 66.2 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2475 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Billy Cove, Candler, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 67 °F | 97% | West at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2398 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Avery Creek, Arden, NC | 67.6 °F | - | 59 °F | 74% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2516 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Central Fairview, Fairview, NC | 66.1 °F | - | 66 °F | 98% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2533 ft | 10:18 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Camby Drive, Fairview, NC | 66.9 °F | - | 67 °F | 99% | NE at 0.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 2566 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverbirch, Fletcher, NC | 65.2 °F | - | 65 °F | 100% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Niki's High Vista Weather, Mills River, NC | 63.5 °F | - | 63 °F | 99% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2825 ft | 10:15 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Northern Horizons - Windy Oaks, Alexander, NC | 66.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 91% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2215 ft | 10:20 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SouthChase, Fletcher, NC | 68.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 90% | ESE at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 2126 ft | 10:13 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Addison Creek, Fletcher, NC | 68.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 90% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2208 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hooper's Creek, Fletcher, NC | 67.0 °F | - | -23 °F | - | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2200 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fairview- Near Echo Lake, Fairview, NC | 68.6 °F | - | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2703 ft | 10:18 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Black Mountain Digital Media, Black Mountain, NC | 66.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2378 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Black Mountain, NC | 64.7 °F | - | 65 °F | 101% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2400 ft | 10:16 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Skylorr, Fairview, NC | 68.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 88% | West at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2959 ft | 10:16 AM EDT | Normal | |
| White Rock Mountain, Candler, NC | 66.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2580 ft | 10:19 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Montreat NC , Montreat, NC | 62 °F | - | 61 °F | 98% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2640 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS 7 MILE RIDGE NC, Marshall, NC | 62 °F | - | 62 °F | 99% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2149 ft | 8:08 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Black Mountain NC , Black Mountain, NC | 61 °F | - | 61 °F | 100% | SW at 1 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3799 ft | 9:46 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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