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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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| Overcast with a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. 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 | 67 | 67 | 81 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 70% | 82% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 68% | 69% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 80 | 70 | 81 | 72 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 71% | 72% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 36% | 37% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 75 | 67 | 73 | 71 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 12 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 78% | 93% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 66 | 52 | 55 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 7 mph West | 11 mph NW | 11 mph NW |
| Humidity | 94% | 93% | 57% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 9% | 77% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 38 | 73 | 37 | 66 | 43 | 53 | 38 |
| Wind | 14 mph NW | 16 mph NNW | 11 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 60% | 27% | 41% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 51% | 87% | 99% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 37 | 67 | 40 | 73 | 43 | 55 | 41 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNW | 6 mph NNW | 4 mph NNW | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 66% | 38% | 34% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 0% | 100% | 32% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 43 | 65 | 51 | 62 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 60% | 58% | 78% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 60% | 14% | 60% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 56 | 60 | 60 | 71 | 63 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 100% | 76% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 70% | 24% | 33% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Fog | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 75 | 65 | 73 | 68 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 71% | 85% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 55% | 55% | 52% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 77 | 67 | 79 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 69% | 72% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 46% | 52% | 48% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 67 | 79 | 67 | 76 | 69 | 70 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 68% | 77% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 33% | 45% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 (KOFP) | 77 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KOFP) | 90 °F (1962) | 38 °F (1950) |
| Yesterday | 83.0 °F | 64.0 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Washington, DC | 68.0 °F |
| Lewisetta, VA | 69.1 °F |
| Solomons Island, MD | 66.9 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:54 AM EDT | 8:18 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:24 AM EDT | 8:48 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:47 AM EDT | 9:25 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:06 AM EDT | 10:06 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:32 PM EDT | 3:17 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 24m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 24m
Tomorrow will be 1m 29s 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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83 °F
Martinsville
82 °F
Winchester
82 °F
Staunton
81 °F
Roanoke
80 °F
Chesapeake
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57 °F
Dublin
57 °F
Marion
59 °F
Jonesville
59 °F
Abingdon
60 °F
Hot Springs
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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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| Fredericksburg | 75 °F | Overcast | 11:55 AM EDT |
| Richmond Hanover County | 74 °F | Overcast | 11:54 AM EDT |
| Tappahannock | 78 °F | Overcast | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Stafford | 75 °F | Overcast | 12:15 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: | MVFR (KEZF) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 227° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 1700 ft |
METAR KEZF 211555Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM OVC017 24/20 A3000 RMK AO2 T02400198
| 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 |
| Federated Auto Parts 400 | 7:44 PM EDT on September 07, 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| McQ Farm, Bowling Green, VA | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MountCloud, Bowling Green, VA | 79.0 °F | 82 °F | 69 °F | 72% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 203 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Oliver VA. Near Doswell VA, Beaverdam, VA | 74.3 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 88% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mantico Hill, Beaverdam, VA | 73.6 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 89% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 265 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ruffins Pond, Fredericksburg, VA | 75.0 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 82 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dogue, King George, VA | 75.0 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 86% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 110 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Watford Villiage, Fredericksburg, VA | 72.3 °F | 72 °F | 67 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 168 ft | 12:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Virginia Heritage at Lees Parke, Fredericksburg, VA | 75.6 °F | 76 °F | 72 °F | 87% | North at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 236 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jersey, King George, VA | 75.1 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 178 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| The Meadows, Fredericksburg, VA | 74.1 °F | 74 °F | 69 °F | 85% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 230 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, Fredericksburg, VA | 73.6 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 87% | SSW at 0.4 mph | - / hr | 130 ft | 11:46 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Ashland, VA | 74.7 °F | 74 °F | 72 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Goshen Woods, Montpelier, VA | 72.1 °F | - | 69 °F | 89% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rose Garden Estates, Aylett, VA | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 80% | SW at 1.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 154 ft | 12:33 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Fredericksburg VA , Fredericksburg, VA | 74 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 82% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 137 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| River Will-Liquid Weather, Spotsylvania, VA | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 71 °F | 82% | East at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 269 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lone Oak, Montpelier, VA | 75.0 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 12:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Ridge Pointe, Fredericksburg, VA | 75.9 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 81% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fitzhugh, Fredericksburg, VA | 75.6 °F | 77 °F | 69 °F | 79% | SSE at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 197 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hills At Snowden, Fredericksburg, VA | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 80% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 187 ft | 12:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Clearview Heights, Fredericksburg, VA | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 79% | SSW at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 154 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Weedonville, King George, VA | 74.4 °F | 74 °F | 69 °F | 84% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 12:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Oak Forest, Mechanicsville, VA | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 77% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 206 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Conniebunkport, Bumpass, VA | 73.1 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 85% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Oak Grove, Colonial Beach, VA | 76.2 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 81% | West at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Spotsylvania (K4DDR), Fredericksburg, VA | 75.3 °F | 76 °F | 70 °F | 83% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 308 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Truslow Rd Apiary, Fredericksburg, VA | 79.3 °F | 82 °F | 70 °F | 74% | SSE at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 213 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Glen Allen Woodman 295, Glen Allen, VA | 78.8 °F | 81 °F | 69 °F | 72% | SW at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 223 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Haleys Hollow, Glen Allen, VA | 81.6 °F | 86 °F | 72 °F | 72% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 202 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| McQ Inc, Fredericksburg, VA | 74.9 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 81% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 145 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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