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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 71 | 60 | 72 | 57 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 13 mph WSW | 13 mph West | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 84% | 67% | 60% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 60% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 86% | 72% | 73% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 56 | 53 | 62 | 47 | 50 | 38 |
| Wind | 10 mph West | 15 mph NW | 14 mph North | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 92% | 83% | 56% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 65% | 61% | 21% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 37 | 60 | 42 | 68 | 45 | 52 | 38 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNE | 5 mph NE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph East |
| Humidity | 75% | 49% | 41% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 17% | 19% | 76% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 32 | 54 | 42 | 64 | 51 | 56 | 52 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 6 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 60% | 63% | 61% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 29% | 37% | 50% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 51 | 68 | 53 | 69 | 54 | 61 | 52 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 11 mph SE | 10 mph East | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 87% | 61% | 57% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 82% | 96% | 47% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 52 | 71 | 60 | 73 | 63 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 96% | 67% | 66% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 98% | 99% | 87% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 75 | 68 | 77 | 69 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 10 mph South | 9 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 80% | 77% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 43% | 38% | 59% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 64 | 82 | 67 | 89 | 70 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 59% | 54% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 36% | 33% | 30% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 89 | 71 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 66% | 52% | 53% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 30% | 37% | 39% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 65 | 86 | 67 | 89 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 73% | 53% | 55% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 36% | 41% | 42% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 82 | 69 | 87 | 72 | 73 | 71 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 63% | 60% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 85 °F | 42 °F |
| Record | 87 °F (2004) | 33 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 88 °F | 64 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:33 AM CDT | 8:12 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:01 AM CDT | 8:44 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:22 AM CDT | 9:23 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:37 AM CDT | 10:08 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:24 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:02 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 42m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 38m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% 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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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
83 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
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60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Rochelle
61 °F
Bloomington
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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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| Bloomington | 71 °F | Clear | 9:56 PM CDT |
| Pontiac | 73 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:15 PM CDT |
| Lacon | 70 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:55 PM CDT |
| Peoria | 71 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:54 PM CDT |
| 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 (KBMI) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 190° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBMI 220256Z 19012KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2972 RMK AO2 50006 60000 T02160188 RAB25E40 P0000 SLPNO
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °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 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET El Paso IL , El Paso, IL | 72 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 85% | South at 0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 734 ft | 9:48 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Letcher Basin, Secor, IL | 67.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 94% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 773 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Hudson IL , Hudson, IL | 72 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 76% | SSE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 774 ft | 9:39 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Minonk IL , Woodford, IL | 70 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 9:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Webster Ave., Eureka, IL | 68.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 92% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 734 ft | 10:13 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest TOWNDA , Towanda, IL | 70 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 777 ft | 9:10 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| H2G Chenoa, IL, Chenoa, IL | 71.2 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 85% | South at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 722 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Brandt Lexington, Lexington, IL | 71.0 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 84% | SSE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 741 ft | 10:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Eagle's Landing, Normal, IL | 70.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | SSW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Oak Valley, Goodfield, IL | 71.1 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 79% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 764 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Center of Town, Normal, IL | 70.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 781 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Eagle Ridge, Bloomington, IL | 70.7 °F | 71 °F | 64 °F | 80% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Danvers IL , Danvers, IL | 71 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 84% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 803 ft | 9:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Across from IWU, Bloomington, IL | 71.7 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 85% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 871 ft | 10:18 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Vap0rz Garage, Bloomington, IL | 73.0 °F | 75 °F | 62 °F | 68% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 791 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lexington, Illinois, Lexington, IL | 70.1 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | South at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 731 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Southeast Bloomington, Bloomington, IL | 71.3 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 80% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Bloomington IL , Bloomington, IL | 73 °F | 75 °F | 62 °F | 68% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 10:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| White Bros. Farms, Washburn, IL | 71.8 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 82% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 699 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ridgewood Subdivision, Bloomington, IL | 70.3 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | South at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 702 ft | 10:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Strle's at South Bloomington, Bloomington, IL | 69.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 829 ft | 10:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cooksville, IL | 70.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 86% | South at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 801 ft | 10:17 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Pontiac IL , Pontiac, IL | 73 °F | 74 °F | 66 °F | 78% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 9:49 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| KB9LNR, Germantown Hills, IL | 70.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 809 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Colfax, Colfax, IL | 71.7 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 85% | South at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 10:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Sunnyland, Washington, IL | 71.1 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 77% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Metamora IL, Rome, IL | 69 °F | - | 63 °F | 81% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 10:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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