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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 thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 95F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 67 | 83 | 67 | 82 | 66 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 2 mph ESE | 3 mph ENE | 9 mph WSW | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 94% | 57% | 59% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 7% | 45% | 32% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:38 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 | 84 | 67 | 81 | 65 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 1 mph ESE | 4 mph WNW | 10 mph West | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 87% | 54% | 58% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 7% | 41% | 10% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:38 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 | 85 | 68 | 82 | 70 | 75 | 70 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 6 mph NW | 6 mph NW | 4 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 89% | 55% | 65% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 7% | 35% | 20% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 69 | 85 | 70 | 81 | 68 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 9 mph ENE | 13 mph NE | 11 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 84% | 60% | 65% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 0% | 53% | 1% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 86 | 63 | 80 | 64 | 73 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph NE | 12 mph ENE | 12 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 83% | 45% | 58% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 46% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 85 | 67 | 82 | 70 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph NE | 10 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 88% | 56% | 65% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 17% | 71% | 26% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 69 | 83 | 71 | 81 | 71 | 73 | 71 |
| Wind | 9 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 96% | 67% | 71% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 19% | 65% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 70 | 83 | 72 | 81 | 72 | 74 | 72 |
| Wind | 9 mph ENE | 10 mph East | 10 mph East | 11 mph East |
| Humidity | 95% | 67% | 72% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 4% | 12% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 83 | 70 | 81 | 72 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 11 mph East | 10 mph East | 10 mph East | 11 mph East |
| Humidity | 89% | 66% | 70% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 9% | 10% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:35 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 83 | 70 | 81 | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 9 mph ENE | 8 mph East | 9 mph East |
| Humidity | 86% | 65% | 71% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 10% | 9% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:35 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 83 | 71 | 81 | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 6 mph East | 5 mph East | 6 mph East |
| Humidity | 87% | 67% | 71% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KFMY) | 90 °F | 70 °F |
| Record (KFMY) | 96 °F (1998) | 54 °F (1917) |
| Yesterday | 92 °F | 71 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 17 | ||
| 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 | 84.0 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:38 AM EDT | 8:12 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:12 AM EDT | 8:37 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:42 AM EDT | 9:08 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:10 AM EDT | 9:40 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:42 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:44 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 24m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 33m
Tomorrow will be 0m 57s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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93 °F
Marianna
92 °F
Tallahassee
91 °F
Fort Myers
91 °F
Cross City
91 °F
Crestview
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61 °F
West Palm Beach
62 °F
Perry
62 °F
Cross City
62 °F
Crestview
62 °F
Crestview
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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 | 69 °F | Clear | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Punta Gorda | 70 °F | Clear | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Fort Myers Airport | 67 °F | Partly Cloudy | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Venice | 72 °F | Clear | 10:55 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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TRS143 Atlanta, GA |
KRSW | 10:51PM | On Time |
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TRS710 Baltimore, MD |
KRSW | 11:03PM | On Time |
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CPZ5741 New York, NY |
KRSW | 11:08PM | On Time |
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AAL1205 Chicago, IL |
KRSW | 11:28PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KRSW) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 110° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KRSW 220253Z 11004KT 10SM FEW049 19/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01940189 51005
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Pine Island, Bokeelia, FL | 72.3 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 87% | ESE at 5.8 mph | - / hr | 26 ft | 10:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cape Coral, FL | 72.1 °F | - | - | - | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 25 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mariner/NW Softball Complex, Cape Coral, FL | 71.2 °F | - | 68 °F | 88% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 10:56 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Veterans / Santa Barbara, Cape Coral, FL | 71.2 °F | - | 67 °F | 87% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 10:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cape Harbour, Cape Coral, FL | 72.1 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 85% | ESE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 11 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| St. James City, FL | 73.7 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | East at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5 ft | 11:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Shamrock lakes, Cape Coral, FL | 72.3 °F | - | 72 °F | 99% | SSE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 11:04 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET St. James City FL , Saint James City, FL | 74 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | ESE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6 ft | 10:41 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Chantrey Canal, Cape Coral, FL | 71.4 °F | - | 68 °F | 89% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Cape Coral FL , Cape Coral, FL | 72 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | ESE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 7 ft | 10:39 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Gold Coast, Cape Coral, FL | 70.5 °F | - | 70 °F | 99% | SE at 5.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 9:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| IWA on Sanibel Island, Sanibel, FL | 73.4 °F | 74 °F | 66 °F | 78% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 7 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS DING DARLING NWR FL, Sanibel, FL | 73 °F | 73 °F | 67 °F | 82% | ESE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 10:17 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| S. Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL | 71.5 °F | - | 70 °F | 95% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 11:06 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Rocks, Sanibel, FL | 73.2 °F | 71 °F | 70 °F | 89% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 11:04 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Wigert's Bonsai Nursery, North Ft. Myers, FL | 70.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 99% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 11:06 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET N. Ft. Myers FL , Fort Myers, FL | 70 °F | - | 65 °F | 85% | ESE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 10:48 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| South Yachtsman, Sanibel, FL | 74.2 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | East at 2.5 mph | - / hr | 13 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Grandma-Grandpa House, North Fort Myers, FL | 73.0 °F | 73 °F | 66 °F | 79% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Buccaneer Estates, North Fort Myers, FL | 70.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 91% | ESE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Buccaneer Test Station, North Fort Myers, FL | 69.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 90% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 33 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Cove, Fort Myers, FL | 70.3 °F | - | 67 °F | 90% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 9 ft | 10:57 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NOS_NWLON Fort Myers, FL , Fort Myers, FL | 71 °F | - | - | - | ESE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:36 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Orangewood, Fort Myers, FL | 69.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Punta Gorda Isles, Punta Gorda, FL | 71.8 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 11:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Isles Observatory, Punta Gorda, FL | 71.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5 ft | 11:06 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Fort Myers, Oakbrook, Fort Myers, FL | 67.6 °F | - | 67 °F | 98% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 14 ft | 11:03 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Rotonda West, Rotonda West, FL | 71.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Morse Shores, Fort Myers, FL | 68.9 °F | - | 67 °F | 95% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 20 ft | 11:02 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tice Fire Department, Tice, FL | 69.1 °F | - | 66 °F | 91% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 11:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Tice, Fort Myers, FL | 72.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 91% | SE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 23 ft | 8:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Port Charlotte Arlington Ct Canal, Port Charlotte, FL | 71.7 °F | - | 69 °F | 90% | SE at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8 ft | 11:06 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carriedale, Fort Myers, FL | 69.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 92% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 10:57 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 69.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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