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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 in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 37 | 36 | 66 | 34 | 66 | 34 | 48 | 34 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 5 mph North | 5 mph NNE | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 30% | 28% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 36% | 42% | 33% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 34 | 68 | 37 | 70 | 37 | 55 | 43 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 6 mph East | 3 mph East | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 69% | 31% | 29% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 14% | 48% | 41% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 64 | 45 | 61 | 45 | 57 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 9 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 83% | 47% | 53% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 56% | 52% | 57% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 41 | 79 | 39 | 82 | 28 | 61 | 25 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 3 mph South | 3 mph WNW | 11 mph West |
| Humidity | 82% | 22% | 13% | 25% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 16% | 36% | 63% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 28 | 79 | 25 | 79 | 23 | 63 | 25 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 5 mph ESE | 5 mph East | 10 mph West |
| Humidity | 39% | 12% | 12% | 24% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 90% | 72% | 65% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 19 | 81 | 21 | 84 | 21 | 64 | 21 |
| Wind | 9 mph West | 6 mph ESE | 5 mph East | 12 mph West |
| Humidity | 24% | 10% | 9% | 19% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 74% | 58% | 78% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 18 | 79 | 21 | 75 | 23 | 61 | 23 |
| Wind | 9 mph WSW | 6 mph East | 7 mph WNW | 10 mph West |
| Humidity | 23% | 12% | 13% | 23% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 100% | 66% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 21 | 79 | 28 | 82 | 28 | 61 | 34 |
| Wind | 7 mph WSW | 14 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 27% | 15% | 14% | 34% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 71% | 100% | 94% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 36 | 70 | 37 | 64 | 39 | 46 | 37 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 7 mph SE | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 61% | 29% | 39% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 48% | 79% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 36 | 72 | 32 | 70 | 28 | 59 | 28 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 74% | 23% | 20% | 31% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 27% | 33% | 34% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 30 | 68 | 28 | 68 | 27 | 59 | 27 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 1 mph SE | 5 mph NW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 52% | 21% | 20% | 30% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 40% | 45% | 30% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 46 | 28 | 70 | 25 | 70 | 19 | 52 | 28 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 2 mph ESE | 2 mph NNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 48% | 17% | 14% | 39% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KBJC) | 70 °F | 46 °F |
| Record (KBJC) | 89 °F (2005) | 32 °F (2001) |
| Yesterday | 65 °F | 48 °F |
| 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 | 5:40 AM MDT | 8:14 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:09 AM MDT | 8:45 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:30 AM MDT | 9:24 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:47 AM MDT | 10:07 PM MDT |
| Moon | 4:31 PM MDT (5/21) | 3:09 AM MDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 35m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 34s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% 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
Delta
77 °F
Lamar
75 °F
Pueblo
75 °F
La Junta
74 °F
Grand Junction
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23 °F
Monarch Pass
26 °F
Copper Mountain
27 °F
Alamosa
30 °F
Leadville
30 °F
Durango
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Echo Lake | 17 in | 10600 ft |
| Niwot | 22 in | 9910 ft |
| University Camp | 44 in | 10300 ft |
| Arrow | 0 in | 9680 ft |
| Berthoud Summit | 53 in | 11300 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Broomfield | 63 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:53 PM MDT |
| Erie | 61 °F | Clear | 8:35 PM MDT |
| Aurora | 61 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:55 PM MDT |
| Denver Centennial | 61 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:53 PM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KEIK) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 80° (East) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KEIK 220235Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 T01621020
| 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, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Diamondbacks vs. Rockies | 6:40 PM MDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Diamondbacks vs. Rockies | 1:10 PM MDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Chivas USA vs. Colorado | 7:00 PM MDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 79 °F |
| FC Dallas vs. Colorado | 7:00 PM MDT on June 01, 2013 | Average High 74° F/ 23° 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 |
| 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Crown Hill Park, Wheat Ridge, CO | 62.1 °F | 34 °F | 35% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 5480 ft | 8:31 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Wheat Ridge CO , Denver, CO | 62 °F | 31 °F | 31% | NE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5416 ft | 8:06 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Lena Gulch @ 38th St, Wheat Ridge, CO | 63.5 °F | 32 °F | 30% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5413 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest Arvada , Arvada, CO | 67 °F | - | - | NNE at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5380 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Rainbow Ridge, Arvada, CO | 60.4 °F | 32 °F | 34% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5497 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 60th and Simms, Arvada, CO | 60.9 °F | 34 °F | 37% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5454 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Eagle Pointe, Arvada, CO | 60.4 °F | 33 °F | 35% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5471 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge, CO | 62.8 °F | 31 °F | 30% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5430 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| NW Denver, Wheat Ridge, CO | 60.9 °F | 32 °F | 34% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5390 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| AFPD Station 6, Arvada, CO | 62.4 °F | 30 °F | 29% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5492 ft | 8:30 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Cottage Hill, Denver, CO | 62.8 °F | 33 °F | 33% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5476 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Arvada, CO | 68.4 °F | 26 °F | 20% | NE at 2.9 mph | - / hr | 5587 ft | 8:36 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Hoyt Ct, Arvada, CO | 59.9 °F | 26 °F | 27% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5512 ft | 8:37 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Wadsworth Station, Lakewood, CO | 63.2 °F | 28 °F | 26% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5440 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Arvada, CO, Arvada, CO | 62.2 °F | 30 °F | 30% | NE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5472 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Denver, Denver, CO | 63.5 °F | 33 °F | 32% | NNE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5335 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Highland, Denver, CO | 64.1 °F | 31 °F | 29% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5377 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| 75th & Alkire, Arvada, CO | 58.1 °F | 28 °F | 32% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5479 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Club Crest, Arvada, CO | 61.7 °F | 30 °F | 30% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5505 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| AFPD Training Center, Arvada, CO | 62.0 °F | 30 °F | 30% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5574 ft | 8:37 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Pleasant View, Golden, CO | 60.4 °F | 31 °F | 33% | ENE at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5842 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| O' Kane Park, Lakewood, CO | 63.7 °F | 28 °F | 26% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5459 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| AFPD Station 5, Arvada, CO | 62.2 °F | 29 °F | 28% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5440 ft | 8:27 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Westwoods Weather, Arvada, CO | 60.4 °F | 27 °F | 28% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5620 ft | 8:32 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| UDFCD Diamond_Hill, Denver, CO | 65 °F | 27 °F | 23% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5299 ft | 8:15 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| INTERNET Solar Radiation Research Lab , Golden, CO | 60 °F | 30 °F | 32% | NE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6000 ft | 8:19 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Lakewood City Hall, Lakewood, CO | 63.2 °F | 36 °F | 37% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5595 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Golden CO , Lakewood, CO | 61 °F | 30 °F | 31% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5905 ft | 8:10 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Lake Arbor, Aravada, CO | 61.3 °F | 32 °F | 33% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5430 ft | 8:30 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Northwood Acres, Arvada, CO | 57.3 °F | 33 °F | 39% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5627 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mesa View Estates, Golden, CO | 61.4 °F | 30 °F | 31% | NE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6058 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Deane Elementary, Lakewood, CO | 62.4 °F | 31 °F | 31% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5469 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Lakewood, Denver, CO | 62.2 °F | 34 °F | 34% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5582 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Belmar Gardens, Lakewood, CO | 62.7 °F | 30 °F | 29% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5568 ft | 8:27 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| 90th and Carr St, Westminster, CO | 61.7 °F | 31 °F | 31% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5525 ft | 8:29 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Geography and Env. Sciences, CU Denver, Denver, CO | 65.6 °F | 31 °F | 27% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5225 ft | 8:40 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Standley Lake, Westminster, CO | 59.2 °F | 31 °F | 35% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5590 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Trendwood, Westminster, CO | 57.9 °F | 30 °F | 35% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5446 ft | 8:39 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest CAMP Denver , Denver, CO | 70 °F | - | - | NNE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5226 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Lakewood, CO | 61.0 °F | 32 °F | 33% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5876 ft | 8:37 PM MDT | Normal | ||
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