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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. Low of 66F. 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. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 81 | 63 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 12 mph West | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 89% | 62% | 54% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | 43% | 49% | 42% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:25 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 63 | 76 | 64 | 80 | 61 | 71 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 73% | 65% | 53% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 66% | 66% | 77% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 74 | 60 | 74 | 55 | 63 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 11 mph WSW | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 84% | 63% | 51% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 55% | 74% | 3% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:24 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 52 | 59 | 44 | 66 | 41 | 55 | 37 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 8 mph North | 9 mph North | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 90% | 56% | 40% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 36 | 64 | 38 | 69 | 45 | 58 | 39 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 6 mph NE | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 59% | 38% | 41% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 96% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:23 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 39 | 66 | 46 | 70 | 49 | 65 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph ENE | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 55% | 48% | 48% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 38% | 100% | 75% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 49 | 73 | 57 | 76 | 61 | 67 | 56 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 63% | 56% | 61% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 62% | 51% | 97% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:22 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 76 | 64 | 79 | 61 | 73 | 56 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 65% | 53% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 92% | 26% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 56 | 80 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 65% | 55% | 50% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 1% | 3% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:21 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 62 | 79 | 63 | 83 | 65 | 76 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 73% | 55% | 52% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:20 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 79 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 78% | 60% | 61% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| 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 | 69 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 81 | 67 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 85% | 59% | 62% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KTYS) | 79 °F | 58 °F |
| Record (KTYS) | 95 °F (1941) | 41 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 60 °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 | 6:25 AM EDT | 8:39 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:56 AM EDT | 9:08 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:20 AM EDT | 9:44 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:42 AM EDT | 10:23 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:58 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:45 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 12m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 14m
Tomorrow will be 1m 22s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Chattanooga
88 °F
Knoxville
87 °F
Winchester
86 °F
Nashville
86 °F
Sparta
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57 °F
Elizabethton
59 °F
Tri-Cities
60 °F
Sparta
62 °F
Tullahoma
62 °F
Chattanooga
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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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| Knoxville | 67 °F | Scattered Clouds | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Oak Ridge | 68 °F | Clear | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Middlesboro | 65 °F | Clear | 7:55 PM CDT |
| Jonesville | 64 °F | N/A | 8:55 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ5969 Chicago, IL |
KTYS | 09:31PM | On Time |
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FLG4096 Detroit, MI |
KTYS | 09:41PM | On Time |
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FLG4033 New York, NY |
KTYS | 10:20PM | On Time |
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ASQ5964 Denver, CO |
KTYS | 10:58PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KTYS) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 360° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KTYS 220053Z 05006KT 10SM FEW045 SCT110 19/17 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP134 TS MOV NE T01940172 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Ben Rector | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Partly Cloudy, 81°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Fountain City, Knoxville, TN | 68.4 °F | - | 59 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1288 ft | 9:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sharps Ridge, Knoxville, TN | 67.9 °F | - | 61 °F | 78% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1247 ft | 9:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| North Hills, Knoxville, TN | 68.0 °F | - | 60 °F | 77% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1073 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sterchi Hills, Knoxville, TN | 70.0 °F | - | 61 °F | 73% | WNW at 0.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Powell, TN | 70.9 °F | 74 °F | 60 °F | 69% | East at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norwood, Knovxille, TN | 72.1 °F | 75 °F | 60 °F | 65% | SE at 1.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maloneyville, Corryton, TN | 75.4 °F | 76 °F | 69 °F | 80% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1066 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Island Home Riverside, Knoxville, TN | 67.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 833 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Powell, Knoxville, TN | 68.7 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1102 ft | 9:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Holiday Hills, Knoxville, TN | 68.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 79% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1086 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Paulette, Maynardville, TN | 65.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1036 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hidden Hills, Knoxville, TN | 69.3 °F | - | 60 °F | 73% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1175 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kimberlin Heights, Knoxville, TN | 66.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 98% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 984 ft | 10:58 PM GST | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Andersonville TN, Maynardville, TN | 68 °F | - | 68 °F | 100% | ESE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1151 ft | 8:20 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Deane Hill, Knoxville, TN | 68.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Marble Springs, Knoxville, TN | 65.7 °F | - | 60 °F | 81% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 939 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Duncans Glen, Knoxville, TN | 68.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1049 ft | 8:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Karns Camelot Subdivision, Knoxville, TN | 68.7 °F | - | 68 °F | 99% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carriage Hill, Clinton, TN | 66.9 °F | - | 65 °F | 95% | North at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 906 ft | 9:07 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Echo Valley, Knoxville, TN | 68.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 85% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 896 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norris Farms, Norris, TN | 64.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 98% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1044 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| EnerNex at Waters Edge, Knoxville, TN | 69.6 °F | - | 64 °F | 82% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 985 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lost Bottom, Clinton, TN | 66.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 897 ft | 9:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Poplar Place, Knoxville, TN | 68.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 85% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 945 ft | 9:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Shenandoah, Seymour, TN | 64.9 °F | - | 65 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1076 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Briarcliff, Oak Ridge, TN | 72.0 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 8:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Farragut, TN, Farragut, TN | 69.3 °F | - | - | - | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1022 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Clinton TN , Devonia, TN | 65 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 921 ft | 8:42 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Everest Circle, Oak Ridge, TN | 65.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1125 ft | 9:08 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maynardville, TN | 66.6 °F | - | 50 °F | 56% | SE at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1706 ft | 9:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
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