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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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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| Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the North 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 with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Windy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. 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 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. 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 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 62 | 78 | 61 | 73 | 59 | 65 | 59 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 71% | 55% | 60% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 84% | 62% | 48% | 66% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 68 | 59 | 67 | 58 | 59 | 54 | 52 | 51 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph SSE | 6 mph NNW | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 73% | 70% | 82% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 90% | 86% | 87% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| 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 | 51 | 49 | 56 | 48 | 49 | 40 | 44 | 34 |
| Wind | 14 mph North | 21 mph North | 17 mph North | 14 mph North |
| Humidity | 90% | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 79% | 44% | 0% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 35 | 54 | 37 | 49 | 38 | 42 | 33 |
| Wind | 12 mph North | 9 mph NNE | 7 mph NE | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 69% | 55% | 66% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 89% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Clear | 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 | 44 | 35 | 57 | 38 | 47 | 41 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph East | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 68% | 51% | 81% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 15% | 82% | 98% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 53 | 45 | 62 | 46 | 61 | 47 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 55% | 61% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 100% | 13% | 94% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Overcast |
| 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 | 56 | 45 | 64 | 49 | 61 | 50 | 52 | 49 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 65% | 56% | 71% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 88% | 92% | 1% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 55 | 65 | 60 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 85% | 88% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 96% | 77% | 55% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 63 | 75 | 64 | 73 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 70% | 84% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 54% | 54% | 51% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 65 | 63 | 72 | 64 | 71 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 76% | 89% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 46% | 52% | 46% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 72 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 78% | 96% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 22% | 35% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 2 mph WSW | 14 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 89% | 99% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Fog | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPWK) | 71 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KPWK) | 85 °F (2009) | 33 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 89 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| 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 | 8:11 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:51 AM CDT | 8:44 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:10 AM CDT | 9:26 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:23 AM CDT | 10:13 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:21 PM CDT | 2:56 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 52m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 47m
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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| Chicago Executive | 82 °F | Partly Cloudy | 4:52 PM CDT |
| Waukegan | 80 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 4:52 PM CDT |
| Chicago | 79 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 4:51 PM CDT |
| Kenosha | 81 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 4:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWE5 Phoenix, AZ |
KORD | 05:35PM | On Time |
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SKW4803 Detroit, MI |
KORD | 05:36PM | On Time |
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ASQ1340 Kansas City, MO |
KORD | 05:37PM | On Time |
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SKW4819 Salt Lake City, UT |
KORD | 05:37PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPWK) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 249° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPWK 212152Z 22012G18KT 10SM FEW060 28/15 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 20029/2110 SLP048 T02780150
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Alice In Wonderland A Musical Adventure | 10:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Lee Dewyze | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 40°F |
| Think Floyd USA | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 40°F |
| National Nanny Training Day Chicago for ALL NANNIES | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 37°F |
| 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, 77 °F |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °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, 77 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 85 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Public Works, Highland Park, IL | 81.5 °F | 83 °F | 62 °F | 52% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 660 ft | 5:34 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Fort Sheridan Base Housing, Highland Park, IL | 84.2 °F | 84 °F | 60 °F | 44% | NE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 5:45 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deerfield, Deerfield, IL | 79.7 °F | 79 °F | 50 °F | 36% | SSW at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 670 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chantilly, Highland Park, IL | 82.2 °F | 83 °F | 61 °F | 48% | South at 4.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest VALLY1 , Highland Park, IL | 93 °F | 89 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 4:50 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Deerfield Southwest, Deerfield, IL | 78.8 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 56% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Forest Water Plant, Lake Forest, IL | 81.4 °F | 82 °F | 59 °F | 47% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 5:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| near lake michigan, Lake Bluff, IL | 78.4 °F | 78 °F | 31 °F | 18% | WSW at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Northbrook, IL | 80.3 °F | 82 °F | 64 °F | 58% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 683 ft | 5:43 PM CDT | Normal | |
| East Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff, IL | 79.7 °F | 80 °F | 56 °F | 44% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Northbrook IL US, Glencoe, IL | 80 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 55% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 5:24 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lake Forest, IL | 80.0 °F | 81 °F | 60 °F | 50% | SW at 17.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 5:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| A and G's street, Lake Bluff, IL | 82.8 °F | 97 °F | 82 °F | 98% | SSW at 4.2 mph | - / hr | 600 ft | 5:31 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Northfield, Northfield, IL | 83.2 °F | 84 °F | 61 °F | 47% | SW at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 5:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Deerpath, Vernon Hills, IL | 82.8 °F | 97 °F | 82 °F | 98% | SW at 11.4 mph | - / hr | 690 ft | 5:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Winnetka, IL | 80.9 °F | 82 °F | 64 °F | 56% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 655 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| New Century Town, Vernon Hills, IL | 81.1 °F | 81 °F | 59 °F | 47% | East at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 706 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near 83&Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL | 80.1 °F | 81 °F | 63 °F | 56% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Highlands, Libertyville, IL | 82.0 °F | 82 °F | 59 °F | 45% | NW at 10.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 720 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Greggs Landing, Vernon Hills, IL | 82.0 °F | 81 °F | 55 °F | 40% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 715 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Prairie Ridge Rd (CW7113), Green Oaks, IL | 81.9 °F | 81 °F | 56 °F | 41% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 696 ft | 5:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Glenview IL , Golf, IL | 80 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 55% | SW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 5:28 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| HADS WAUKEGAN HARBOR , Waukegan, IL | 78 °F | 76 °F | - | - | SSW at 20 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 5:10 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Arrowhead Drive, Mundelein, IL | 83.3 °F | 83 °F | 57 °F | 41% | WNW at 4.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest I-53 @ Dundee Road , Kildeer, IL | 82 °F | 82 °F | 60 °F | 48% | WSW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 721 ft | 5:16 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Prospect Manor, Mt Prospect, IL | 83.8 °F | 84 °F | 61 °F | 46% | SW at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 1:52 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Staples Corner Palatine IL, Palatine, IL | 79.7 °F | 79 °F | 50 °F | 36% | NW at 6.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 5:45 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 | |
| Merit Club, Libertyville, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 55 °F | 46% | NW at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 742 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arlington Heights Historical District, Arlington Heights, IL | 82.8 °F | 83 °F | 59 °F | 45% | SW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SCARSDALE, Arlington Heights, IL | 79.9 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 55% | SSE at 3.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Winston Park, Palatine, IL | 79.7 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 49% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| the continuum, Des Plaines, IL | 79.9 °F | 82 °F | 64 °F | 59% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 655 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Drive, Forest Lake, IL | 85.8 °F | 86 °F | 61 °F | 44% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 5:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CLA, Mundelein, IL | 79.4 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 50% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 5:45 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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