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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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| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 57F. Windy. Winds from the NNE at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 49 | 51 | 42 | 52 | 35 | 44 | 35 |
| Wind | 12 mph North | 21 mph North | 18 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 98% | 73% | 52% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 100% | 44% | 6% |
| 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 | 36 | 56 | 36 | 56 | 34 | 42 | 34 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph East | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 74% | 45% | 44% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 5% | 11% | 19% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 44 | 38 | 57 | 40 | 53 | 41 | 51 | 35 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 6 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 78% | 53% | 61% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 55% | 56% | 5% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 40 | 62 | 47 | 58 | 49 | 50 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 69% | 58% | 70% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 0% | 78% | 93% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| 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 | 50 | 46 | 63 | 53 | 62 | 54 | 53 | 53 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 87% | 67% | 74% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 20% | 93% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 59 | 54 | 71 | 62 | 76 | 67 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 72% | 74% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 96% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 59 | 77 | 65 | 79 | 69 | 73 | 61 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 66% | 71% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 68% | 68% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 70 | 57 | 80 | 62 | 77 | 67 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 14 mph South |
| Humidity | 63% | 53% | 74% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 71% | 73% | 63% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 70 | 64 | 80 | 67 | 79 | 71 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSW | 16 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 63% | 77% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 34% | 38% | 34% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 70 | 67 | 80 | 68 | 81 | 70 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 67% | 68% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 30% | 64% | 78% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 58 | 74 | 55 | 77 | 54 | 62 | 51 |
| Wind | 1 mph WSW | 1 mph NNW | 3 mph ENE | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 78% | 51% | 44% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPWK) | 72 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KPWK) | 89 °F (2007) | 39 °F (2006) |
| Yesterday | 73 °F | 52 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 2 | ||
| 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. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:23 AM CDT | 8:14 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:50 AM CDT | 8:47 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:09 AM CDT | 9:29 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:20 AM CDT | 10:18 PM CDT |
| Moon | 6:45 PM CDT | 4:10 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 57m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 97% 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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First Quarter
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76 °F
Cairo
72 °F
Metropolis
69 °F
Mount Carmel
69 °F
Carmi
68 °F
Olney-Noble
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43 °F
Chicago Lansing
46 °F
Waukegan
46 °F
Chicago Midway
48 °F
Chicago
48 °F
Romeoville
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Chicago Executive | 52 °F | Overcast | 2:52 PM CDT |
| Waukegan | 48 °F | Scattered Clouds | 3:26 PM CDT |
| Chicago | 52 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:51 PM CDT |
| Kenosha | 52 °F | Scattered Clouds | 3:12 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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UAL244 Washington, DC |
KORD | 03:30PM | On Time |
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SKW6456 Detroit, MI |
KORD | 03:32PM | On Time |
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EGF3747 Philadelphia, PA |
KORD | 03:32PM | On Time |
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ASQ5834 Raleigh/Durham, NC |
KORD | 03:32PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KPWK) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 20° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 2500 ft |
METAR KPWK 231952Z 02012KT 10SM OVC025 11/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01110044
| 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 |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Cubs vs. Pirates | 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| 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 | Chance of Rain, 50 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 51° F/ 11° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °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, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| CLA, Mundelein, IL | 50.7 °F | - | 43 °F | 76% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 3:43 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Hawthorn Woods IL , Lake Zurich, IL | 52 °F | - | 38 °F | 59% | North at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 3:10 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| N.E. Side Bangs Lake, Wauconda, IL | 50.9 °F | - | 45 °F | 79% | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 3:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Arrowhead Drive, Mundelein, IL | 52.9 °F | - | 44 °F | 70% | East at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Drive, Forest Lake, IL | 54.1 °F | - | 45 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Timberlake Estates, Lake Zurich, IL | 50.8 °F | - | 45 °F | 81% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 781 ft | 3:37 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Grayslake IL , Grayslake, IL | 51 °F | - | 44 °F | 78% | NNW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 718 ft | 3:18 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| New Century Town, Vernon Hills, IL | 52.2 °F | - | 44 °F | 73% | NW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 706 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Highlands, Libertyville, IL | 54.0 °F | - | 42 °F | 64% | West at 8.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 720 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Prairie Crossing, Grayslake, IL | 51.2 °F | - | 44 °F | 75% | North at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 780 ft | 3:45 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old Mill Grove, Lake Zurich, IL | 52.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 75% | SE at 6.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North, Barrington, IL | 52.2 °F | - | 44 °F | 74% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:41 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Biltmore Estates, NORTH BARRINGTON, IL | 51.3 °F | - | 46 °F | 81% | WNW at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deerpath, Vernon Hills, IL | 52.7 °F | - | 52 °F | 98% | NE at 11.4 mph | - / hr | 690 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| S Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL | 49.8 °F | 50 °F | 43 °F | 78% | NNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Haryan Farms, Grayslake, IL | 53.6 °F | - | 45 °F | 73% | NE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 780 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Lake Barrington IL , Barrington, IL | 50 °F | 48 °F | 45 °F | 83% | NE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 3:09 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Braemar, Lake Zurich, IL | 50.8 °F | - | 45 °F | 80% | North at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 837 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Merit Club, Libertyville, IL | 52.1 °F | - | 42 °F | 68% | NW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 742 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Delaware Crossing, Gurnee, IL | 52.0 °F | - | 41 °F | 65% | NNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cary (IL) Gazeebo Top, Cary, IL | 52.7 °F | - | 46 °F | 77% | North at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sunshine Subdivision, Third Lake, IL | 53.1 °F | - | 44 °F | 71% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 792 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near 83&Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL | 51.7 °F | - | 44 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cemetery, Barrington, IL | 50.7 °F | - | 27 °F | 40% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Prairie Ridge Rd (CW7113), Green Oaks, IL | 51.3 °F | - | 41 °F | 67% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 696 ft | 3:43 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Oaks, Barrington, IL | 52.5 °F | - | 47 °F | 81% | NE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 801 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| VictorN Station, Barrington, IL | 51.4 °F | - | 51 °F | 98% | West at 6.8 mph | - / hr | 837 ft | 3:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake Forest, IL | 50.6 °F | - | 42 °F | 72% | North at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Barrington IL , Barrington, IL | 51 °F | - | 44 °F | 77% | North at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 3:14 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Staples Corner Palatine IL, Palatine, IL | 53.2 °F | - | 40 °F | 61% | NNE at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 3:43 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Concord Oaks East, Gurnee, IL | 50.9 °F | - | 42 °F | 72% | NNE at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 3:45 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 14 & 59, Barrington, IL | 51.1 °F | - | 44 °F | 75% | NE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 760 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Providence Farm, McHenry, IL | 51.9 °F | - | 45 °F | 76% | NNE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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