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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 22, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 69 | 84 | 69 | 87 | 63 | 78 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 7 mph WNW | 8 mph NW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 58% | 45% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 36% | 59% | 29% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 69 | 78 | 64 | 88 | 60 | 73 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 8 mph WNW | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 89% | 69% | 38% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 30% | 30% | 71% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 81 | 59 | 75 | 55 | 64 | 55 |
| Wind | 11 mph NE | 14 mph NNE | 14 mph NE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 84% | 46% | 48% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 16% | 26% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 78 | 61 | 82 | 61 | 64 | 59 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 8 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 79% | 54% | 48% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 8% | 21% | 40% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 79 | 63 | 81 | 62 | 66 | 61 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 9 mph East | 11 mph East | 6 mph East |
| Humidity | 82% | 55% | 50% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 32% | 42% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 81 | 64 | 83 | 64 | 68 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 11 mph East | 12 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 83% | 57% | 53% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 52% | 51% | 42% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 83 | 66 | 83 | 67 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph ENE | 12 mph East | 12 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 87% | 59% | 58% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 45% | 60% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 69 | 83 | 70 | 77 | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 7 mph ENE | 9 mph East | 10 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 91% | 63% | 77% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 28% | 63% | 90% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 83 | 70 | 78 | 69 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 9 mph East | 10 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 85% | 63% | 75% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 81% | 57% | 37% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 83 | 69 | 82 | 68 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 7 mph ENE | 8 mph East | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 84% | 61% | 62% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 14% | 23% | 21% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 68 | 84 | 68 | 83 | 70 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 5 mph ENE | 6 mph East | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 80% | 59% | 61% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KGIF) | 89 °F | 66 °F |
| Record (KGIF) | 96 °F (1960) | 58 °F (1972) |
| Yesterday | 86 °F | 72 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:33 AM EDT | 8:14 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:07 AM EDT | 8:40 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:36 AM EDT | 9:11 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:03 AM EDT | 9:44 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:51 PM EDT | 5:08 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 41m
Tomorrow will be 0m 55s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 96% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Full
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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87 °F
Marathon
82 °F
Key West NAF
82 °F
Key West
81 °F
Miami
81 °F
Homestead AFB
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62 °F
Zephyrhills
64 °F
Panama City
64 °F
Pensacola NAS
64 °F
Cecil Field
64 °F
Okeechobee
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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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| Winter Haven | 76 °F | Clear | 8:53 AM EDT |
| Bartow | 75 °F | Haze | 9:35 AM EDT |
| Lakeland Region | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:54 AM EDT |
| Kissimmee | 73 °F | Scattered Clouds | 8:50 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: | VFR (KISM) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
SPECI KISM 231250Z 00000KT 9SM SCT003 23/21 A3002
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Cubs vs. Pirates | 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 46° F/ 8° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °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 | Mostly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Lake Alfred Fire Dept., Lake Alfred, FL | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 73 °F | 88% | NNW at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 177 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| FL_Meso Lake Alfred , Lake Alfred, FL | 75 °F | 73 °F | 73 °F | 96% | WNW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 149 ft | 9:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| SW Auburndale, Jones Corner, Auburndale, FL | 79.2 °F | 83 °F | 73 °F | 82% | NW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Polk County EOC, Winter Haven, FL | 78.7 °F | 82 °F | 73 °F | 83% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lonesome Oak Farms, Winter Haven, FL | 77.8 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 50% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Roeville, Eagle Lake, FL | 74.1 °F | 71 °F | 74 °F | 98% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 9:41 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Bartow Airport FL , Winter Haven, FL | 81 °F | 87 °F | 76 °F | 85% | WNW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 124 ft | 9:17 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Polkdale Farms, Holiday Manor, FL | 78.9 °F | 83 °F | 77 °F | 94% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Summit East, Winter Haven, FL | 84.6 °F | 94 °F | 77 °F | 77% | West at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 135 ft | 9:35 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Mount Olive Shores, Polk City, FL | 71.4 °F | - | 71 °F | 99% | West at 0.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 148 ft | 8:23 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Highland City, Lakeland, FL | 76.0 °F | 75 °F | 74 °F | 95% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 118 ft | 9:46 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Carlton Arms-Winter Haven, Winter Haven, FL | 83.8 °F | 91 °F | 74 °F | 72% | SW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 131 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Polk City FL US, Polk City, FL | 74 °F | - | 74 °F | 100% | WNW at 4 mph | 152.19 in / hr | 121 ft | 9:18 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lake Bonny Heights, Lakeland, FL | 79.5 °F | 83 °F | 74 °F | 82% | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 185 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Dundee FL US, Dundee, FL | 74 °F | - | 74 °F | 100% | NW at 4 mph | 0.48 in / hr | 226 ft | 9:19 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL | 78.4 °F | 81 °F | 72 °F | 82% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 166 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Summerland Hills, Lakeland, FL | 78.4 °F | 81 °F | 75 °F | 89% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Polk County, Davenport, FL | 79.7 °F | 84 °F | 74 °F | 83% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 116 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Lake Deeson, Lakeland, FL | 80.2 °F | 80 °F | 50 °F | 35% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 154 ft | 9:46 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Edgehill, Davenport, FL | 81.7 °F | 89 °F | 76 °F | 84% | WNW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 128 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Grenelefe Florida Landscapes, Local Area, Fl | 86.7 °F | 95 °F | 74 °F | 65% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 118 ft | 9:37 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Lakeland FL , Lakeland, FL | 75 °F | 73 °F | 74 °F | 98% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 232 ft | 9:18 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lakeland Highlands, FL | 76.1 °F | 76 °F | 73 °F | 91% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 265 ft | 9:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Bartow FL US, Nichols, FL | 79 °F | 84 °F | 79 °F | 100% | NW at 3 mph | 172.51 in / hr | 118 ft | 9:19 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland, FL | 76.9 °F | 78 °F | 73 °F | 89% | WSW at 4.6 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 218 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Grandview @ Eaglebrooke, Lakeland, FL | 74.7 °F | 77 °F | 60 °F | 61% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 240 ft | 9:40 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Davenport FL US, Kissimmee, FL | 74 °F | - | 74 °F | 100% | NW at 5 mph | 235.83 in / hr | 173 ft | 9:20 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bartow, FL | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 75 °F | 90% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 210 ft | 9:46 AM EDT | Normal | |
| SOUTHWEST LAKELAND, Lakeland, FL | 72.0 °F | - | 72 °F | 100% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.20 in / hr | 120 ft | 8:56 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Davenport FL , Kissimmee, FL | 76 °F | 76 °F | 74 °F | 94% | West at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 186 ft | 9:07 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hawks Ridge, Lakeland, FL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 73 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 9:47 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Country Oaks, Lake Wales, FL | 79.9 °F | 85 °F | 76 °F | 87% | NW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 9:40 AM EDT | Normal | |
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