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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 20, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
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May 20, 2013
Photos and social media reports of severe weather damage over the weekend in Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas.
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May 20, 2013
Homes and subdivisions were decimated by a tornado outbreak that struck the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 19, 2013
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
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May 19, 2013
State emergency officials are monitoring a tornado in the Wichita area.
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May 20, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 19, 2013
Mice and other critters return from a month long stay in space.
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May 20, 2013
Some locations have seen 5 to 6 inches of rainfall.
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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 19, 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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 78 | 65 | 84 | 64 | 76 | 65 | 74 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 16 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 63% | 52% | 69% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 61% | 56% | 69% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 63 | 86 | 64 | 74 | 63 | 72 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 14 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 67% | 50% | 68% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 84% | 79% | 64% | 69% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 80 | 60 | 71 | 57 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph WSW | 7 mph NW | 10 mph North |
| Humidity | 78% | 50% | 61% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 78% | 75% | 99% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 48 | 62 | 47 | 60 | 41 | 54 | 36 |
| Wind | 11 mph North | 19 mph NNE | 16 mph NNE | 13 mph North |
| Humidity | 67% | 60% | 50% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 29% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 38 | 65 | 40 | 59 | 39 | 49 | 36 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNE | 12 mph NE | 9 mph NNE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 62% | 40% | 48% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 44 | 65 | 48 | 55 | 49 | 56 | 49 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 74% | 54% | 84% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 50 | 71 | 53 | 68 | 55 | 63 | 51 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 9 mph East |
| Humidity | 70% | 53% | 63% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 99% | 51% | 45% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 51 | 74 | 60 | 72 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 80% | 61% | 78% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 99% | 99% | 88% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 80 | 65 | 75 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 4 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 63% | 85% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 74% | 67% | 59% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 82 | 67 | 76 | 69 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 6 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 59% | 77% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 48% | 49% | 42% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 72 | 66 | 83 | 67 | 78 | 68 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 9 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 57% | 73% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 17% | 19% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 20, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMDW) | 72 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KMDW) | 95 °F (1977) | 36 °F (1981) |
| Yesterday | 87 °F | 62 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 20, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:26 AM CDT | 8:09 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:53 AM CDT | 8:42 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:13 AM CDT | 9:22 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:26 AM CDT | 10:09 PM CDT |
| Moon | 3:12 PM CDT | 2:25 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 48m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 43m
Tomorrow will be 1m 47s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 76% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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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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| Chicago Midway | 86 °F | Scattered Clouds | 12:51 PM CDT |
| Chicago | 84 °F | Scattered Clouds | 12:51 PM CDT |
| Chicago Executive | 85 °F | Clear | 12:52 PM CDT |
| Romeoville | 88 °F | Clear | 1:15 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA2006 Columbus, OH |
KMDW | 01:22PM | On Time |
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SWA47 Boston, MA |
KMDW | 01:30PM | On Time |
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SWA1294 Pittsburgh, PA |
KMDW | 01:32PM | On Time |
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SWA336 Nashville, TN |
KMDW | 01:43PM | On Time |
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ASQ5958 Syracuse, NY |
KORD | 01:21PM | On Time |
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EGF4134 Fort Wayne, IN |
KORD | 01:25PM | On Time |
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AUA65 Vienna |
KORD | 01:27PM | On Time |
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IBE6275 Madrid |
KORD | 01:27PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMDW) |
| Wind Speed: | 21.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 247° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KMDW 201751Z 21021G28KT 10SM FEW065 SCT200 SCT250 30/13 A2979
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Epilepsy support group | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 56°F |
| YMCA Teen Night Out | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 56°F |
| Female Funnies | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 50°F |
| Carl Weathersby | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 50°F |
| Stickney Ladies Auxiliary of VFW | 1:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 61°F |
| James Barrie's Quartets | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 86.0 °F | 85 °F | 56 °F | 37% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL | 90.1 °F | 90 °F | 60 °F | 36% | SW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL | 86.0 °F | 86 °F | 60 °F | 41% | SSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 615 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL | 92.3 °F | 91 °F | 58 °F | 32% | East at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL | 91.8 °F | 91 °F | 59 °F | 33% | WSW at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL | 87.3 °F | 88 °F | 61 °F | 42% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 90.5 °F | 88 °F | 52 °F | 27% | SSW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Brookfield, IL | 86.7 °F | 87 °F | 62 °F | 43% | North at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 1:28 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Mr. Hammes's Weather, Westchester, IL | 90.0 °F | 86 °F | 45 °F | 21% | SSW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 641 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., Westchester, IL | 86.4 °F | 86 °F | 58 °F | 39% | West at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| La Grange, La Grange, IL | 87.4 °F | 86 °F | 55 °F | 33% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL | 88.0 °F | 86 °F | 54 °F | 31% | South at 16.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gladstone Park Area, Westchester, IL | 86.1 °F | 84 °F | 54 °F | 34% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 1:03 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Bucktown, Chicago, IL | 88.4 °F | 88 °F | 60 °F | 39% | West at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Loop, Chicago, IL | 85.4 °F | 85 °F | 58 °F | 39% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Normal | |
| River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL | 89.2 °F | 88 °F | 59 °F | 36% | SSE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 1:27 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Chicago, IL | 84.7 °F | 85 °F | 62 °F | 46% | ENE at 7.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Lakeview, Chicago, IL | 85.6 °F | 85 °F | 59 °F | 40% | WSW at 20.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 636 ft | 1:19 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL | 79.0 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 43% | West at 19.0 mph | - / hr | 595 ft | 11:48 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Irving Park, Chicago, IL | 87.1 °F | 87 °F | 60 °F | 41% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL | 87.1 °F | 88 °F | 64 °F | 46% | South at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Lakeview, Chicago, IL | 86.3 °F | 84 °F | 50 °F | 29% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 13.93 in / hr | 607 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Irving Park Rd & Pacific Ave, Chicago, IL | 87.0 °F | 87 °F | 60 °F | 40% | South at 11.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KA9UMG 91th and Mobile, Oak Lawn, IL | 90.9 °F | 92 °F | 64 °F | 41% | WSW at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ridgewood, Western Springs, IL | 92.1 °F | 93 °F | 62 °F | 37% | ESE at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 595 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Historic East Side, Harwood Heights, IL | 84.8 °F | 84 °F | 56 °F | 38% | SW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL | 89.4 °F | 88 °F | 56 °F | 32% | SSE at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 1:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL | 88.5 °F | 88 °F | 60 °F | 38% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 1:29 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Hickory Hills IL , Hickory Hills, IL | 88 °F | 89 °F | 64 °F | 45% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 702 ft | 1:04 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lincoln Square, CHICAGO, IL | 88.5 °F | 87 °F | 57 °F | 35% | SW at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 84 °F | 84 °F | 58 °F | 42% | SW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 1:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| E Crescent and S Poplar, Elmhurst, IL | 86.4 °F | 87 °F | 62 °F | 44% | SW at 7.0 mph | - / hr | 685 ft | 1:23 PM CDT | Normal | |
| North Park University, Chicago, IL | 88.9 °F | 88 °F | 59 °F | 37% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL | 87 °F | 86 °F | 58 °F | 37% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 1:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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