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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 72F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight. Chance of rain 20% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 87 | 69 | 85 | 68 | 76 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 9 mph SE | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 53% | 58% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 42% | 56% | 51% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:39 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 68 | 84 | 69 | 80 | 68 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 9 mph SE | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 85% | 57% | 65% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 49% | 63% | 60% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:38 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 86 | 70 | 84 | 71 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 5 mph ESE | 3 mph West | 10 mph East |
| Humidity | 88% | 59% | 64% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 38% | 38% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:38 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 87 | 71 | 84 | 72 | 77 | 71 |
| Wind | 8 mph East | 5 mph ESE | 3 mph ENE | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 84% | 59% | 67% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 53% | 59% | 27% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 70 | 85 | 72 | 81 | 72 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 5 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 9 mph West | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 83% | 64% | 71% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 41% | 17% | 2% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 70 | 87 | 70 | 81 | 70 | 77 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 7 mph West | 11 mph West | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 66% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 68 | 88 | 68 | 82 | 68 | 76 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 6 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 79% | 51% | 62% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 12% | 29% | 5% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 69 | 86 | 70 | 80 | 70 | 76 | 71 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 4 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 83% | 56% | 69% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 5% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 80 | 72 | 78 | 72 |
| Wind | 3 mph NE | 1 mph ENE | 1 mph WNW | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 84% | 66% | 73% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 46% | 63% | 71% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 81 | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 3 mph East | 2 mph East | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 84% | 64% | 72% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 73% | 86% | 94% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:35 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 81 | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 5 mph East | 4 mph East | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 85% | 64% | 73% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KFMY) | 90 °F | 69 °F |
| Record (KFMY) | 98 °F (1989) | 56 °F (1917) |
| Yesterday | 91 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 14 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Fort Myers, FL | 84.9 °F |
| Naples, FL | 82.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:39 AM EDT | 8:09 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:13 AM EDT | 8:34 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:43 AM EDT | 9:04 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:12 AM EDT | 9:36 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:48 PM EDT (5/18) | 1:51 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 20m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 30m
Tomorrow will be 0m 59s longer.
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93 °F
Winter Haven
93 °F
Plant City
92 °F
Orlando International
91 °F
Leesburg
91 °F
Cross City
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59 °F
Tallahassee
60 °F
Perry
62 °F
Zephyrhills
62 °F
Cross City
62 °F
Cecil Field
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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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| Fort Myers | 79 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Fort Myers Airport | 78 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Naples | 79 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:09 PM EDT |
| Punta Gorda | 77 °F | Partly Cloudy | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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DAL878 Detroit, MI |
KRSW | 10:21PM | On Time |
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JBU469 Boston, MA |
KRSW | 10:22PM | On Time |
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TRS143 Atlanta, GA |
KRSW | 10:30PM | On Time |
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AAL1205 Chicago, IL |
KRSW | 10:56PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KFMY) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 261° (West) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KFMY 190153Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02610194
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Trusted Business Advisor Series - IMA Southwest FL - April Chapter Meeting | 5:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Partly Cloudy, 84°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Columbus vs. Toronto FC | 5:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| FMB Golf Club, Fort Myers Beach, FL | 78.9 °F | 82 °F | 71 °F | 76% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| S. Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL | 79.6 °F | 83 °F | 72 °F | 79% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 9:21 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Yachtsman, Sanibel, FL | 81.2 °F | 85 °F | 70 °F | 70% | West at 0.4 mph | - / hr | 13 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Cove, Fort Myers, FL | 76.4 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 80% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 10:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| San Carlos Park (Central), Fort Myers, FL | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 7 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carriedale, Fort Myers, FL | 78.1 °F | 80 °F | 71 °F | 78% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 10:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Corkscrew, Estero, FL | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 72 °F | 81% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 7 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cape Harbour, Cape Coral, FL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 78% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 11 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fort Myers, FL | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 79% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Cape Coral FL , Cape Coral, FL | 78 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 72% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 7 ft | 9:54 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET St. James City FL , Saint James City, FL | 79 °F | 82 °F | 70 °F | 73% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6 ft | 10:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| St. James City, FL | 78.9 °F | 82 °F | 70 °F | 74% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5 ft | 10:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Gold Coast, Cape Coral, FL | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 70 °F | 80% | SW at 2.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 10:23 PM EDT | Normal | |
| South Fort Myers, Oakbrook, Fort Myers, FL | 74.5 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 80% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 14 ft | 10:18 PM EDT | Normal | |
| IWA on Sanibel Island, Sanibel, FL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 76% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 7 ft | 10:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Rocks, Sanibel, FL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 72 °F | 85% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Veterans / Santa Barbara, Cape Coral, FL | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 77% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Chantrey Canal, Cape Coral, FL | 78.5 °F | 81 °F | 69 °F | 73% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8 ft | 10:24 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Shamrock lakes, Cape Coral, FL | 79.2 °F | 82 °F | 70 °F | 73% | SW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NOS_NWLON Fort Myers, FL , Fort Myers, FL | 81 °F | 79 °F | - | - | West at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 9:54 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hidden Acres - WB4WMJ, North Fort Myers, FL | 77.9 °F | 78 °F | 36 °F | 22% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Grandma-Grandpa House, North Fort Myers, FL | 81.3 °F | 83 °F | 66 °F | 60% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mariner/NW Softball Complex, Cape Coral, FL | 76.0 °F | 77 °F | 69 °F | 80% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tice, Fort Myers, FL | 80.1 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 61% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 9:34 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Buccaneer Test Station, North Fort Myers, FL | 75.0 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 75% | South at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Buccaneer Estates, North Fort Myers, FL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 75% | SSW at 0.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tice Fire Department, Tice, FL | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 65% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cape Coral, FL | 76.2 °F | 74 °F | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 25 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Morse Shores, Fort Myers, FL | 78.4 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 68% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 20 ft | 10:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Golden Gate Estates, Naples, FL | 78.6 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 56% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 10:24 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET N. Ft. Myers FL , Fort Myers, FL | 77 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 73% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Buckingham, Fort Myers, FL | 76.1 °F | 76 °F | 74 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL | 74.5 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 66% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wigert's Bonsai Nursery, North Ft. Myers, FL | 76.8 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 71% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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