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May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 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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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 22, 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 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 22, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 55 | 71 | 54 | 70 | 54 | 56 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 7 mph SW | 8 mph West | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 55% | 57% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 71% | 88% | 94% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Rain Showers |
| 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 | 54 | 49 | 59 | 44 | 59 | 37 | 44 | 35 |
| Wind | 12 mph NNW | 17 mph North | 12 mph NNE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 84% | 57% | 42% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 78% | 33% | 12% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| 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 | 42 | 34 | 65 | 34 | 67 | 38 | 49 | 42 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph ESE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 71% | 32% | 34% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 7% | 15% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 35 | 56 | 40 | 63 | 44 | 51 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 61% | 54% | 47% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 44% | 57% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 46 | 59 | 51 | 64 | 54 | 56 | 52 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 90% | 77% | 68% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 90% | 43% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 53 | 70 | 58 | 72 | 61 | 61 | 59 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 96% | 64% | 70% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 0% | 78% | 91% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 76 | 67 | 74 | 69 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 73% | 83% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 69% | 35% | 48% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 81 | 69 | 78 | 70 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 66% | 77% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 69% | 74% | 83% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 86 | 71 | 74 | 69 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 64% | 59% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 61% | 57% | 40% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 87 | 73 | 73 | 71 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 66% | 62% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 28% | 55% | 63% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 87 | 73 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SW |
| Humidity | 86% | 68% | 62% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 53% | 69% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KRFD) | 74 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KRFD) | 94 °F (1925) | 33 °F (1967) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 5 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:28 AM CDT | 8:18 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:55 AM CDT | 8:51 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:14 AM CDT | 9:33 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:26 AM CDT | 10:21 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:38 PM CDT | 3:35 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 55m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 49m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 90% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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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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| Rockford | 64 °F | Light Rain | 7:54 AM CDT |
| Janesville | 64 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:45 AM CDT |
| Freeport | 64 °F | Light Drizzle | 8:35 AM CDT |
| Rochelle | 64 °F | Light Drizzle | 8:35 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AAY970 Punta Gorda, FL |
KRFD | 10:20AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KFEP) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 170° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KFEP 221335Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM -DZ CLR 18/16 A2965 RMK AO2 T01780160
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Zeola Gaye Presents \" My Brother Marvin\" | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 49°F |
| Original Women's Conference 2013 | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 50°F |
| Theresa Caputo | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-22 |
Overcast, 59°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Twins vs. Braves | 12:10 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Brewers | 12:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 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 | Scattered Clouds, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Mostly 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, 65 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Rockford Plaza, Rockford, IL | 65.1 °F | 60 °F | 85% | SSE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cunningham and Westfield, Winnebago, IL | 66.7 °F | 62 °F | 85% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rockford, IL | 63.3 °F | 61 °F | 93% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 879 ft | 8:45 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| 3 Mi. SE of Winnebago, Winnebago, IL | 63.1 °F | 63 °F | 99% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 838 ft | 8:49 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Resh Farms, Winnebago, IL | 61.1 °F | 58 °F | 89% | SSW at 4.6 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 899 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rock River, Roscoe, IL | 63.9 °F | - | - | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 728 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest I-39 @ Kishwaukee River Bridge , Rockford, IL | 64 °F | 61 °F | 92% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 717 ft | 8:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Glen Abbey South, Belvidere, Rockford, IL | 64.1 °F | 61 °F | 90% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 863 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Aberdeen, Belvidere, IL | 62.6 °F | 62 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 873 ft | 8:42 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Rayz Rescue Be-ver Kreek, Belvidere, IL | 63.9 °F | 62 °F | 94% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Highland Elementary, Stillman Valley, IL | 65.2 °F | 62 °F | 89% | South at 4.6 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 755 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Harvest Glen, Davis Junction, IL | 65.3 °F | 59 °F | 81% | SSW at 5.8 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 810 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hawkeye Observatory, Durand, IL | 64.1 °F | 60 °F | 85% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 758 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Belvidere, Belvidere, IL | 63.9 °F | 63 °F | 96% | SSW at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 817 ft | 8:41 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Newark Township, Beloit, WI | 62.1 °F | 61 °F | 96% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 8:48 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| PG Elementary School, Poplar Grove, IL | 64.4 °F | 63 °F | 96% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 906 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| WIDOT Beloit - I-90 @ Colley Rd., South Beloit, IL | 64 °F | 63 °F | 99% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 815 ft | 6:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Country Meadows, Kirkland, IL | 64.5 °F | 63 °F | 93% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 764 ft | 8:47 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Read Road, Janesville, WI | 63.7 °F | 61 °F | 90% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 840 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest SHARON , Sharon, WI | 66 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 949 ft | 7:20 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Out On the Farm, Clare, IL | 64.5 °F | 63 °F | 93% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 860 ft | 8:45 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| WB9NJJ, Rochelle, IL | 67.3 °F | 56 °F | 68% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest US-20 near Freeport , Freeport, IL | 62 °F | 59 °F | 89% | SE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 807 ft | 8:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Genoa Road, Genoa, IL | 63.9 °F | 63 °F | 96% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 814 ft | 8:49 AM CDT | Normal | ||
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