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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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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| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 40 | 55 | 39 | 54 | 37 | 52 | 40 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 9 mph NNE | 9 mph NE | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 78% | 54% | 54% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 5% | 10% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 39 | 55 | 40 | 56 | 41 | 54 | 40 |
| Wind | 2 mph ENE | 5 mph ESE | 7 mph East | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 62% | 57% | 58% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | 55% | 58% | 4% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 42 | 59 | 47 | 60 | 50 | 57 | 48 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 7 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 60% | 67% | 69% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 0% | 48% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 50 | 61 | 54 | 67 | 57 | 59 | 56 |
| Wind | 13 mph ESE | 14 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 12 mph SE |
| Humidity | 77% | 78% | 69% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 8% | 87% | 55% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 59 | 71 | 62 | 73 | 64 | 67 | 60 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 14 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 75% | 77% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 94% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 58 | 77 | 64 | 76 | 64 | 71 | 62 |
| Wind | 14 mph SSW | 17 mph SW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 71% | 63% | 67% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 89% | 65% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 58 | 80 | 62 | 79 | 63 | 75 | 62 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 16 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 17 mph South |
| Humidity | 59% | 52% | 57% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 61% | 89% | 66% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 62 | 79 | 65 | 77 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 18 mph SSW | 17 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 63% | 64% | 81% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 85% | 85% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 68 | 77 | 65 | 75 | 62 | 71 | 56 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 79% | 64% | 63% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 53% | 52% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 51 | 77 | 65 | 75 | 62 | 70 | -9998 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 45% | 64% | 63% | -9998% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | 53% | 52% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 51 | 81 | 63 | 76 | 71 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SE | 3 mph ESE | 13 mph South |
| Humidity | 45% | 54% | 85% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 24, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMDW) | 72 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KMDW) | 92 °F (1977) | 35 °F (1931) |
| Yesterday | 73 °F | 56 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
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| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:23 AM CDT | 8:11 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:50 AM CDT | 8:44 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:09 AM CDT | 9:26 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:21 AM CDT | 10:13 PM CDT |
| Moon | 6:43 PM CDT (5/23) | 4:09 AM CDT (5/23) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 54m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
Cairo
72 °F
Metropolis
69 °F
Macomb
69 °F
Carmi
69 °F
Mount Carmel
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43 °F
Waukegan
43 °F
Chicago Lansing
46 °F
Chicago Midway
46 °F
Chicago
46 °F
Romeoville
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Chicago Midway | 44 °F | Clear | 10:51 PM CDT |
| Chicago | 43 °F | Clear | 10:51 PM CDT |
| Chicago Executive | 43 °F | Clear | 10:52 PM CDT |
| Gary | 45 °F | Clear | 9:45 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA1911 Kansas City, MO |
KMDW | 10:58PM | On Time |
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SWA2306 Denver, CO |
KMDW | 11:09PM | On Time |
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SWA1662 Detroit, MI |
KMDW | 11:16PM | On Time |
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SWA1103 Baltimore, MD |
KMDW | 11:17PM | On Time |
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AMX682 Mexico City |
KORD | 11:01PM | On Time |
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AAL1870 Los Angeles, CA |
KORD | 11:05PM | On Time |
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DAL1812 Atlanta, GA |
KORD | 11:05PM | On Time |
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CLX658 Anchorage, AK |
KORD | 11:08PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMDW) |
| Wind Speed: | 14.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 97° (East) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KMDW 240351Z 01014G19KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP256 T00670000
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Twins vs. Tigers | 7:08 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 45 °F |
| Marlins vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Clear, 54 °F |
| Marlins vs. White Sox | 6:15 PM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 54 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Angers vs. Sedan | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| Dijon vs. Guingamp | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| GEICO 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on September 15, 2013 | Average High 74° F/ 23° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 68 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| West Loop, Chicago, IL | 44.4 °F | 44 °F | 37 °F | 75% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Chicago, IL | 43.3 °F | 43 °F | 37 °F | 78% | NNW at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL | 44.4 °F | 41 °F | 33 °F | 65% | NE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL | 39.0 °F | 35 °F | 8 °F | 15% | North at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 595 ft | 9:48 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Bucktown, Chicago, IL | 42.8 °F | 43 °F | 35 °F | 74% | NNE at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL | 43.5 °F | 41 °F | 39 °F | 84% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Lakeview, Chicago, IL | 42.6 °F | 43 °F | 34 °F | 70% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Lakeview, Chicago, IL | 42.6 °F | 38 °F | 36 °F | 77% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 636 ft | 10:57 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL | 42.4 °F | 39 °F | 34 °F | 73% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lincoln Square, CHICAGO, IL | 43.2 °F | 39 °F | 36 °F | 77% | North at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Irving Park, Chicago, IL | 42.6 °F | 43 °F | 37 °F | 79% | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Park University, Chicago, IL | 43.3 °F | 39 °F | 36 °F | 77% | NE at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL | 43.5 °F | 44 °F | 36 °F | 74% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 42.0 °F | 42 °F | 36 °F | 77% | NNE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Peterson Woods, Chicago, IL | 43.9 °F | 44 °F | 36 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 614 ft | 11:03 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 43.0 °F | 38 °F | 30 °F | 61% | NNE at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Normal | |
| West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL | 43.7 °F | 41 °F | 31 °F | 60% | NW at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 595 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL | 43.2 °F | 43 °F | 37 °F | 80% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Historic East Side, Harwood Heights, IL | 40.7 °F | 35 °F | 34 °F | 77% | NE at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL | 42.2 °F | 40 °F | 34 °F | 72% | NNE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Evanston KU9Z.Net, Evanston, IL | 42.6 °F | 43 °F | 36 °F | 76% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL | 43.5 °F | 39 °F | 36 °F | 74% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 615 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL | 42.5 °F | 39 °F | 35 °F | 75% | NNE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 10:54 PM CDT | Normal | |
| South Evanston, Evanston, IL | 42.5 °F | 42 °F | 37 °F | 81% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL | 43.5 °F | 42 °F | 37 °F | 77% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Irving Park Rd & Pacific Ave, Chicago, IL | 42.6 °F | 40 °F | 36 °F | 79% | North at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL | 42.7 °F | 43 °F | 36 °F | 77% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:05 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MARITIME , Chicago, IL | 43 °F | 33 °F | - | - | North at 26 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 577 ft | 10:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Brookfield, IL | 42.9 °F | 39 °F | 36 °F | 76% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 11:06 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL | 43 °F | 43 °F | 38 °F | 82% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 10:44 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 43 °F | 39 °F | 35 °F | 74% | NE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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