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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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| Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F with a heat index of 88F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 54 | 66 | 56 | 69 | 56 | 68 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 13 mph South | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 85% | 66% | 64% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 80% | 90% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 99% | 98% | 94% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 62 | 56 | 72 | 60 | 75 | 61 | 69 | 61 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 4 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 65% | 60% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 80% | 73% | 68% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 67 | 62 | 79 | 65 | 80 | 66 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 63% | 62% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 72% | 76% | 97% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 67 | 65 | 75 | 71 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 7 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 88% | 75% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 89% | 72% | 37% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 72 | 71 | 77 | 72 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 95% | 84% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 50% | 97% | 95% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 67 | 66 | 71 | 65 | 63 | 53 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph WSW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 99% | 97% | 81% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 95% | 78% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 49 | 62 | 53 | 69 | 55 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph North | 6 mph NNE | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 97% | 71% | 63% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 50% | 89% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 49 | 62 | 55 | 62 | 54 | 59 | 49 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 4 mph NE | 4 mph NE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 97% | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 23% | 11% | 5% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 45 | 58 | 45 | 66 | 47 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph NE | 3 mph NE | 3 mph East | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 74% | 64% | 52% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 4% | 2% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 43 | 66 | 45 | 72 | 51 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 2 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 63% | 45% | 46% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 3% | 13% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 54 | 68 | 56 | 75 | 60 | 66 | 60 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 65% | 58% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly 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 (KHGR) | 73 °F | 53 °F |
| Yesterday | 69 °F | 57 °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 | 5:51 AM EDT | 8:21 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:21 AM EDT | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:42 AM EDT | 9:30 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:00 AM EDT | 10:12 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:24 PM EDT | 2:12 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 30m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 29m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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| First Quarter, 60% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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71 °F
Baltimore Martin
71 °F
Cumberland
69 °F
Westminster
69 °F
Hagerstown
68 °F
Oakland
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51 °F
Oakland
55 °F
Cambridge
57 °F
Westminster
57 °F
Hagerstown
57 °F
Easton
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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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| Thurmont | 54 °F | Fog | 12:54 AM EDT |
| Fountain Dale | 57 °F | Mist | 12:53 AM EDT |
| Frederick | 59 °F | Overcast | 1:25 AM EDT |
| Hagerstown | 59 °F | Overcast | 12:53 AM 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: | LIFR (KRSP) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 175° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KRSP 190454Z AUTO 15005KT M1/4SM FG VV001 12/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP238 T01220117 401720117 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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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| Bought The Farm, Thurmont, MD | 57.3 °F | 57 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 431 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN MD, Sabillasville, MD | 55 °F | 55 °F | 100% | ENE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1484 ft | 1:12 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Blacks Hilltop Orchard, Thurmont, MD | 57.2 °F | 57 °F | 100% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 815 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| On "the mountain", Cascade, MD | 54.7 °F | 55 °F | 100% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1505 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cannon Bluff, Frederick, MD | 57.5 °F | 56 °F | 96% | NNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 367 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Clover Ridge, Frederick, MD | 58.1 °F | 58 °F | 100% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Smithsburg MD , Cavetown, MD | 59 °F | 56 °F | 90% | ENE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 698 ft | 1:15 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Ringgold, Smithsburg, MD | 58.5 °F | 58 °F | 99% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 745 ft | 1:34 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Walkersville, Walkersville, MD | 59.1 °F | 57 °F | 93% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 308 ft | 1:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Carroll Valley, Fairfield, PA | 57.0 °F | 56 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 745 ft | 10:45 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Walnut Ridge, Frederick, MD | 58.6 °F | 58 °F | 99% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 395 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Orionis Observatory, Middletown, MD | 56.6 °F | 56 °F | 96% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 702 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Old Forge Rd & Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA | 56.6 °F | 55 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 768 ft | 1:30 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| SmithsburgWeather.com, Smithsburg, MD | 59.0 °F | 56 °F | 90% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 680 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Waynesboro, Waynesboro, PA | 57.8 °F | 56 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 725 ft | 1:34 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Frederick, MD, FREDERICK, MD | 58.9 °F | 53 °F | 82% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 341 ft | 1:29 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| East Frederick, Frederick, MD | 61.1 °F | 57 °F | 88% | North at - | - / hr | 276 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Robinwood, Hagerstown, MD | 58.8 °F | 55 °F | 88% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 545 ft | 1:28 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Beaver Creek, Hagerstown, MD | 59.7 °F | 32 °F | 35% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 540 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Boonsboro Weather Station, Boonsboro, MD | 59.7 °F | 55 °F | 85% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 520 ft | 1:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Zittlestown, Boonsboro, MD | 57.1 °F | 56 °F | 95% | East at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1201 ft | 1:29 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Bridgeport, Hagerstown, MD | 58.4 °F | 57 °F | 94% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Union Bridge, Union Bridge, MD | 58.6 °F | 58 °F | 99% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 420 ft | 1:31 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| RenoMonument, Boonsboro, MD | 58.6 °F | 52 °F | 80% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 1:28 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Colebrook, Middletown, MD | 58.0 °F | 57 °F | 96% | NE at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 1E - Pangborn Blvd., Hagerstown, MD | 59.1 °F | 56 °F | 90% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 537 ft | 1:33 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Lake Linganore, New Market, MD | 59.4 °F | 56 °F | 88% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 473 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Hurds Development, Hagerstown, MD | 58.5 °F | 56 °F | 93% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 591 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Gambrill Park, Frederick, MD | 53.9 °F | 53 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1631 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Catoctin Mountain, Sabillasville, MD | 54.7 °F | 52 °F | 91% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1800 ft | 1:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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