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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 a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 83 | 63 | 77 | 62 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 16 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 48% | 58% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 62% | 48% | 64% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 59 | 70 | 59 | 67 | 55 | 52 | 51 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 2 mph ESE | 4 mph North | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 73% | 66% | 67% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 89% | 86% | 89% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 53 | 40 | 44 | 33 |
| Wind | 13 mph North | 19 mph North | 16 mph NNE | 10 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 95% | 96% | 63% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 79% | 41% | 0% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 33 | 57 | 38 | 58 | 41 | 42 | 31 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 6 mph ENE | 1 mph SE |
| Humidity | 62% | 49% | 50% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 96% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 34 | 62 | 40 | 55 | 41 | 46 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 6 mph SE | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 74% | 43% | 60% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 9% | 84% | 97% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 63 | 47 | 63 | 48 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 83% | 55% | 57% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 100% | 18% | 92% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 66 | 49 | 66 | 51 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 71% | 56% | 58% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 88% | 92% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 55 | 66 | 63 | 74 | 67 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 87% | 77% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 95% | 79% | 48% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 77 | 66 | 74 | 69 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 69% | 86% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 57% | 57% | 54% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 74 | 65 | 74 | 67 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 73% | 80% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 50% | 58% | 51% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 74 | 65 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 76% | 87% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 23% | 36% | 46% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 71 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 72 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 2 mph WSW | 13 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 87% | 90% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KUGN) | 67 °F | 46 °F |
| Record (KUGN) | 84 °F (2009) | 28 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 87 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9 | ||
| 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. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:24 AM CDT | 8:13 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:52 AM CDT | 8:45 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:10 AM CDT | 9:27 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:23 AM CDT | 10:15 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:22 PM CDT (5/21) | 2:57 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 53m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 46s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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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| 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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| Waukegan | 77 °F | Clear | 6:52 PM CDT |
| Chicago Executive | 79 °F | Clear | 6:52 PM CDT |
| Kenosha | 78 °F | Clear | 6:53 PM CDT |
| Chicago | 77 °F | Scattered Clouds | 6:51 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ6151 Savannah, GA |
KORD | 07:05PM | On Time |
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ASQ5832 Louisville, KY |
KORD | 07:07PM | On Time |
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TCF3552 South Bend, IN |
KORD | 07:08PM | On Time |
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AAL631 Raleigh/Durham, NC |
KORD | 07:08PM | On Time |
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SKQ221 Columbus, OH |
KPWK | 07:27PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KUGN) |
| Wind Speed: | 15.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 224° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KUGN 212352Z 21015G21KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2965 RMK AO2 PK WND 22027/2302 SLP032 T02500133 10272 20250 57003
| 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 |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 65 °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 |
| 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 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 Grayslake IL , Grayslake, IL | 77 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 52% | SW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 718 ft | 7:03 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Prairie Crossing, Grayslake, IL | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 56 °F | 48% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 780 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Haryan Farms, Grayslake, IL | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 61 °F | 58% | SW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 780 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Delaware Crossing, Gurnee, IL | 78.3 °F | 79 °F | 53 °F | 42% | WSW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Merit Club, Libertyville, IL | 75.2 °F | 78 °F | 53 °F | 46% | WNW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 742 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Concord Oaks East, Gurnee, IL | 77.9 °F | 79 °F | 59 °F | 52% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Country Place, Lindenhurst, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 56% | SSE at 6.8 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 7:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Deerpath, Lake Villa, IL | 76.8 °F | 79 °F | 59 °F | 54% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 817 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mundelein, IL | 81.0 °F | 82 °F | 62 °F | 52% | SW at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 774 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Normal | |
| The Highlands, Libertyville, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 54 °F | 45% | SSW at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 720 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CountryPlace, Lindenhurst, IL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 58 °F | 53% | North at 1.6 mph | - / hr | 801 ft | 7:14 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Greggs Landing, Vernon Hills, IL | 78.3 °F | 79 °F | 54 °F | 43% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 715 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CLA, Mundelein, IL | 77.3 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 51% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Linden, Lindenhurst, IL | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 56% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 779 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Prairie Ridge Rd (CW7113), Green Oaks, IL | 78.6 °F | 79 °F | 53 °F | 41% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 696 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Normal | |
| N.E. Side Bangs Lake, Wauconda, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 50% | West at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 7:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Arrowhead Drive, Mundelein, IL | 80.3 °F | 80 °F | 56 °F | 43% | WSW at 4.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| New Century Town, Vernon Hills, IL | 78.3 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 50% | NNE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 706 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| K9RUF Stanton Point Subdivision, Ingleside, IL | 78.0 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 53% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 758 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chesney Shores, Lake Villa, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 59% | WSW at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 750 ft | 7:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Hawthorn Woods IL , Lake Zurich, IL | 75 °F | 77 °F | 42 °F | 31% | South at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 7:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Deerpath, Vernon Hills, IL | 80.8 °F | 86 °F | 75 °F | 82% | West at 6.3 mph | - / hr | 690 ft | 7:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Timberlake Estates, Lake Zurich, IL | 79.0 °F | 80 °F | 57 °F | 47% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 781 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Forest Drive, Forest Lake, IL | 78.8 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 51% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 7:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CLUBLANDS ANTIOCH, ANTIOCH, IL | 78.6 °F | 79 °F | 56 °F | 45% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 805 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Forest, IL | 79.6 °F | 80 °F | 58 °F | 47% | SW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:06 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Providence Farm, McHenry, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 55 °F | 47% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Lake Zurich IL , Lake Zurich, IL | 78 °F | 79 °F | 51 °F | 39% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 846 ft | 6:27 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| A and G's street, Lake Bluff, IL | 81.3 °F | 91 °F | 81 °F | 98% | West at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 600 ft | 7:03 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Old Mill Grove, Lake Zurich, IL | 77.6 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 49% | SSW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North, Barrington, IL | 78.3 °F | 79 °F | 56 °F | 47% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stilling Woods, McHenry, IL | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 57 °F | 51% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 797 ft | 7:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| East Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 53 °F | 43% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 7:17 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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