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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
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
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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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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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 83 | 64 | 80 | 63 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 3 mph South | 8 mph SSE | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 53% | 57% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 60% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 57% | 31% | 53% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 82 | 65 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 5 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 89% | 65% | 58% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 35% | 52% | 40% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 69 | 83 | 65 | 84 | 65 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 5 mph WSW | 6 mph WNW | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 56% | 53% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 26% | 51% | 20% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 87 | 68 | 86 | 69 | 74 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 5 mph WNW | 6 mph NNW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 76% | 53% | 56% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 16% | 37% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 83 | 65 | 84 | 58 | 71 | 56 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNE | 12 mph NE | 13 mph NE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 72% | 55% | 42% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 8% | 37% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 60 | 81 | 62 | 80 | 63 | 71 | 61 |
| Wind | 7 mph NE | 13 mph ENE | 12 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 69% | 52% | 55% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 14% | 31% | 28% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 62 | 81 | 62 | 85 | 63 | 72 | 61 |
| Wind | 7 mph NE | 12 mph ENE | 12 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 70% | 52% | 46% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 13% | 36% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 81 | 64 | 79 | 64 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 73% | 56% | 59% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 38% | 38% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 82 | 66 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 9 mph ENE | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 75% | 54% | 59% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 18% | 51% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 83 | 68 | 86 | 70 | 73 | 70 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 9 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 84% | 62% | 57% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 7% | 10% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 83 | 69 | 86 | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 6 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 86% | 63% | 57% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 5% | 5% | % |
| 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 (KBOW) | 89 °F | 67 °F |
| Record (KBOW) | 100 °F (1953) | 59 °F (1977) |
| Yesterday | 91 °F | 66 °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 | 6:33 AM EDT | 8:12 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:07 AM EDT | 8:37 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:36 AM EDT | 9:08 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:04 AM EDT | 9:41 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:40 PM EDT | 3:41 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 30m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 38m
Tomorrow will be 0m 58s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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88 °F
Tallahassee
87 °F
Crestview
87 °F
Marathon
87 °F
Marianna
87 °F
Milton
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62 °F
Crestview
62 °F
Zephyrhills
62 °F
Perry
62 °F
Crestview
62 °F
Cross City
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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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| Bartow | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:55 PM EDT |
| Winter Haven | 80 °F | Scattered Clouds | 12:53 PM EDT |
| Lakeland Region | 81 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:53 PM EDT |
| Kissimmee | 81 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:45 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: | VFR (KGIF) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 210° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KGIF 211653Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM SCT120 27/20 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02670200 TSNO
| 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 |
| 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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| FL_Meso Frostproof , Frostproof, FL | 82 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 68% | ESE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 145 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Frostproof FL US, Frostproof, FL | 83 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 66% | South at 3 mph | 147.72 in / hr | 134 ft | 12:49 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Country Oaks, Lake Wales, FL | 90.1 °F | 99 °F | 74 °F | 59% | East at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:09 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Carlton Arms-Winter Haven, Winter Haven, FL | 83.5 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 66% | NNE at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 131 ft | 1:07 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cherry Pocket, Lake Wales, FL | 86.5 °F | 96 °F | 76 °F | 70% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 1:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Summit East, Winter Haven, FL | 86.9 °F | 94 °F | 72 °F | 62% | East at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 135 ft | 1:04 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Indian Lake Estates FL US, Lake Wales, FL | 74 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | SE at 2 mph | 241.65 in / hr | 121 ft | 12:47 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Dundee FL US, Dundee, FL | 83 °F | 85 °F | 67 °F | 58% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.48 in / hr | 226 ft | 12:44 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Grenelefe Florida Landscapes, Local Area, Fl | 82.2 °F | 86 °F | 69 °F | 65% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 118 ft | 1:06 PM EDT | Normal | |
| SFWMD WRWX, Poinciana, FL | 83 °F | 86 °F | 67 °F | 59% | South at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 63 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Bartow FL US, Nichols, FL | 75 °F | 73 °F | 74 °F | 97% | West at 2 mph | 172.17 in / hr | 118 ft | 12:49 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Bartow Airport FL , Winter Haven, FL | 76 °F | 75 °F | 74 °F | 95% | SW at 6 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 124 ft | 12:47 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Roeville, Eagle Lake, FL | 78.7 °F | 82 °F | 73 °F | 82% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:08 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Blue Eagle Farms Station 1, Homeland, FL | 73.9 °F | 71 °F | 73 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 120 ft | 1:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bayberry Acres, Wauchula, FL | 86.5 °F | 93 °F | 72 °F | 63% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 1:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Polk County EOC, Winter Haven, FL | 80.8 °F | 84 °F | 70 °F | 69% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 1:12 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| FL_Meso Lake Alfred , Lake Alfred, FL | 83 °F | 87 °F | 71 °F | 65% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 149 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lake Alfred Fire Dept., Lake Alfred, FL | 81.3 °F | 85 °F | 71 °F | 71% | SW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 177 ft | 1:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| W4GON Northwest, Sebring, FL | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 79% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.12 in / hr | 145 ft | 1:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lonesome Oak Farms, Winter Haven, FL | 82.9 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 65% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 1:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| SW Auburndale, Jones Corner, Auburndale, FL | 81.8 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 69% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 1:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Welcome FL US, Bradley, FL | 85 °F | 91 °F | 72 °F | 65% | SSE at 6 mph | 195.87 in / hr | 150 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| North Lake Jackson, Sebring, FL | 83.8 °F | 88 °F | 70 °F | 62% | SW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 1:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Highland City, Lakeland, FL | 79.4 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 79% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 118 ft | 1:12 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kissimmee-Poinciana, Kissimmee-Poinciana, FL | 86.5 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 54% | West at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 62 ft | 1:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SFWMD S61W, Saint Cloud, FL | 79 °F | 81 °F | 68 °F | 70% | East at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 51 ft | 12:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Clubhouse Heritage, Lakeland, FL | 81.6 °F | 86 °F | 71 °F | 71% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 1:12 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Summerland Hills, Lakeland, FL | 81.8 °F | 87 °F | 73 °F | 74% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 1:11 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Lakeland FL , Lakeland, FL | 81 °F | 87 °F | 75 °F | 82% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 232 ft | 12:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Polkdale Farms, Holiday Manor, FL | 84.1 °F | 91 °F | 74 °F | 71% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 1:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Polk County, Davenport, FL | 86.0 °F | 91 °F | 70 °F | 59% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 116 ft | 1:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
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