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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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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 61 | 46 | 65 | 45 | 52 | 43 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 2 mph North | 8 mph NNW | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 80% | 55% | 46% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 61% | 36% | 21% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 43 | 66 | 43 | 64 | 44 | 52 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph NE | 4 mph NNW | 4 mph West | 3 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 42% | 46% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 32% | 36% | 55% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 45 | 55 | 46 | 61 | 46 | 44 | 39 |
| Wind | 3 mph North | 4 mph South | 4 mph NW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 72% | 73% | 60% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 60% | 70% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 80% | 84% | 92% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 37 | 60 | 40 | 58 | 43 | 47 | 35 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 11 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 58% | 48% | 56% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 91% | 85% | 77% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 34 | 62 | 38 | 64 | 45 | 50 | 43 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 5 mph WNW | 6 mph WSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 71% | 41% | 49% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 53% | 56% | 92% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 39 | 64 | 41 | 66 | 46 | 50 | 41 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 4 mph West | 4 mph NW | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 61% | 43% | 48% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 4% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 39 | 62 | 45 | 60 | 46 | 49 | 41 |
| Wind | 0 mph South | 5 mph NW | 3 mph North | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 58% | 52% | 59% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 98% | 67% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 43 | 62 | 44 | 62 | 44 | 47 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 3 mph West | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 51% | 51% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 37% | 65% | 70% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 41 | 57 | 41 | 65 | 41 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph West | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 80% | 53% | 41% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 87% | 98% | 92% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 39 | 61 | 41 | 70 | 42 | 52 | 41 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 69% | 46% | 37% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 86% | 86% | 78% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 42 | 68 | 45 | 71 | 48 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 1 mph WSW | 3 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 68% | 43% | 44% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KSEA) | 65 °F | 48 °F |
| Record (KSEA) | 89 °F (1958) | 37 °F (1950) |
| Yesterday | 63 °F | 53 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 7 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Port Townsend, WA | 48.9 °F |
| Seattle, WA | 51.1 °F |
| Friday Harbor, WA | 48.9 °F |
| Tacoma, WA | 48.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:27 AM PDT | 8:43 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:50 AM PDT | 9:20 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:02 AM PDT | 10:09 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:01 AM PDT | 11:11 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:24 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:52 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 29m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 15m
Tomorrow will be 2m 19s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Moses Lake
70 °F
Yakima
69 °F
Walla Walla
69 °F
Wenatchee
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
39 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Rex River | 43 in | 4000 ft |
| Cougar Mountain | 5 in | 3200 ft |
| Mount Gardner | 0 in | 3000 ft |
| Skookum Creek | 24 in | 3920 ft |
| Alpine Meadows | 97 in | 3500 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Renton | 57 °F | Overcast | 9:53 PM PDT |
| Seattle | 56 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:53 PM PDT |
| Seattle Boeing | 59 °F | Overcast | 9:53 PM PDT |
| Tacoma Narrows | 54 °F | Overcast | 10:13 PM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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QXE2174 Portland, OR |
KSEA | 10:11PM | On Time |
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ACA541 Toronto, Ontario |
KSEA | 10:15PM | On Time |
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JBU296 Long Beach, CA |
KSEA | 10:16PM | On Time |
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DAL1557 Salt Lake City, UT |
KSEA | 10:27PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KRNT) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 158° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | 3500 ft |
METAR KRNT 190453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC035 14/09 A3026
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (revised) | 7:00 PM PDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 52°F |
| 5th Annual Earth Day Dinner & Auction | 6:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 56°F |
| Bring a Buddy Guided On-Leash Nature Walk | 1:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Overcast, 53°F |
| You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (revised) | 7:00 PM PDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 55°F |
| You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (revised) | 3:00 PM PDT 2013-04-21 |
Chance of Rain, 56°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Red Sox vs. Twins | 11:10 PM UTC on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 79 °F |
| Rangers vs. Mariners | 7:10 PM PDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 54 °F |
| Rangers vs. Mariners | 7:10 PM PDT on May 25, 2013 | Average High 66° F/ 18° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Chicago vs. Philadelphia | 7:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °F |
| New England vs. Houston | 8:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Vancouver vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on June 08, 2013 | Average High 66° F/ 18° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Renton Hill, Renton, WA | 57.0 °F | 49 °F | 74% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 10:01 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Cascade-Fairwood, Renton, WA | 54.2 °F | 50 °F | 86% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 437 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| HADS SPRING BROOK CREEK NEAR ORILLIA WA, Renton, WA | 57 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 13 ft | 8:45 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Fairwood, Renton, WA | 54.7 °F | 50 °F | 84% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 490 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Johnson Braund Design Group, Seattle, WA | 56.7 °F | 51 °F | 80% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 475 ft | 10:21 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Kent WA , Renton, WA | 56 °F | 47 °F | 73% | NE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 445 ft | 10:05 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest SB I-5 144th , Seattle, WA | 58 °F | 49 °F | 72% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 216 ft | 9:10 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Linda Highlands, Kent, WA | 54.3 °F | 50 °F | 86% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 430 ft | 10:12 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Renton Highlands - Park Terrace, Renton, WA | 55.4 °F | 48 °F | 76% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 443 ft | 10:19 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Kent, Wa, Kent, WA | 53.7 °F | 49 °F | 83% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 509 ft | 10:00 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Renton, Renton, WA | 54.7 °F | 49 °F | 82% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 515 ft | 10:09 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bow Lake Mobile Home Park, SeaTac, WA | 56.1 °F | 45 °F | 66% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 10:17 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| East Renton Highlands, Renton, WA | 54.0 °F | 34 °F | 46% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Seattle, WA | 56.9 °F | 49 °F | 76% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 10:12 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest KENT JAMES ST AND CENTRAL AVENU, Kent, WA | 61 °F | - | - | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 65 ft | 8:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| East Hill, Kent, WA | 58.0 °F | - | - | SE at 3.0 mph | - / hr | 500 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SE King County, Renton, WA | 53.2 °F | 51 °F | 92% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 588 ft | 10:18 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| Lake Kathleen, Renton, WA | 54.5 °F | 10 °F | 17% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 531 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Wandering Creek, Kent, WA | 54.4 °F | 49 °F | 83% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 437 ft | 10:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Newcastle WA , Bellevue, WA | 55 °F | 49 °F | 80% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 462 ft | 10:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Jim-East Hill, Kent, WA | 54.4 °F | 50 °F | 85% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 10:21 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| East Hill, Kent, WA | 56.3 °F | 41 °F | 56% | SSW at 16.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lower Scenic Hill, Kent, WA | 57.6 °F | 49 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 10:20 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellevue WA , Bellevue, WA | 57 °F | 43 °F | 59% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 492 ft | 9:51 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| South Burien, Burien, WA | 54.3 °F | 52 °F | 90% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 387 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Des Moines WA , Burien, WA | 54 °F | 50 °F | 86% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 357 ft | 10:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Burien WA , Seahurst, WA | 54 °F | 50 °F | 85% | West at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 419 ft | 10:01 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Des Moines, Seattle, WA | 54.1 °F | 51 °F | 90% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 445 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Beverly Park, Seattle, WA | 58.5 °F | 48 °F | 69% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 233 ft | 10:21 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Snyder House, Normandy Park, WA | 54.9 °F | 51 °F | 86% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 325 ft | 10:21 PM PDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest Meridian Heights , Kent, WA | 56 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 9:00 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Kirkland WA , Kent, WA | 57 °F | 47 °F | 70% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 360 ft | 10:04 PM PDT | MADIS | ||
| Horseshoe Acres, Kent, WA | 54.0 °F | 50 °F | 86% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 46 ft | 10:22 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maple Hills (a.k.a. Maple Station), Renton, WA | 53.5 °F | 49 °F | 84% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 550 ft | 10:21 PM PDT | Normal | ||
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