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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| 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 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 78 | 60 | 78 | 58 | 63 | 55 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 15 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 76% | 53% | 49% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 61% | 48% | 56% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 62 | 55 | 67 | 55 | 68 | 54 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 3 mph WNW | 6 mph NNW | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 66% | 61% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 86% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 53 | 47 | 54 | 46 | 63 | 42 | 43 | 36 |
| Wind | 14 mph NNE | 17 mph NNE | 13 mph NNE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 79% | 75% | 44% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 62% | 23% | 17% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Clear | 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 | 30 | 59 | 40 | 65 | 47 | 44 | 40 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph North | 4 mph NE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 61% | 48% | 52% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 1% | 8% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| 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 | 38 | 54 | 43 | 60 | 45 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 71% | 62% | 56% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 56% | 41% | 97% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 51 | 46 | 61 | 48 | 65 | 50 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 8 mph East | 12 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 86% | 62% | 57% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 76% | 97% | 81% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly 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 | 56 | 46 | 68 | 53 | 70 | 54 | 56 | 50 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 68% | 57% | 58% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 90% | 93% | 70% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 56 | 71 | 65 | 86 | 69 | 68 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 82% | 56% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 99% | 100% | 16% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| 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 | 78 | 64 | 85 | 67 | 87 | 71 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 65% | 57% | 58% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 67% | 19% | 95% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Fog |
| 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 | 70 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 70% | 62% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 57% | 67% | 60% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Mostly 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 | 71 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 82 | 69 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 71% | 65% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 29% | 38% | 49% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 67 | 65 | 73 | 69 | 80 | 72 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 2 mph WSW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 84% | 76% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KRFD) | 73 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KRFD) | 93 °F (1934) | 29 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 64 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10 | ||
| 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 | 5:29 AM CDT | 8:17 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:56 AM CDT | 8:50 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:15 AM CDT | 9:31 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:27 AM CDT | 10:19 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:27 PM CDT | 3:01 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 53m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 1m 45s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
82 °F
Robinson
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60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Litchfield
61 °F
Rochelle
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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 | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:54 PM CDT |
| Janesville | 81 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:45 PM CDT |
| Freeport | 79 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:35 PM CDT |
| Rochelle | 79 °F | Scattered Clouds | 3:35 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 (KJVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 210° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KJVL 211945Z 21008G23KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 27/11 A2965
| 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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| 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 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Rockford Plaza, Rockford, IL | 79.7 °F | 80 °F | 54 °F | 41% | South at 6.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cunningham and Westfield, Winnebago, IL | 78.4 °F | 79 °F | 53 °F | 41% | WSW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 3:56 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rockford, IL | 77.3 °F | 79 °F | 59 °F | 53% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 3:45 PM CDT | Normal | |
| 3 Mi. SE of Winnebago, Winnebago, IL | 78.1 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 49% | West at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 838 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Resh Farms, Winnebago, IL | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 50% | SSE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 899 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rock River, Roscoe, IL | 79.0 °F | 77 °F | - | - | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest I-39 @ Kishwaukee River Bridge , Rockford, IL | 79 °F | 80 °F | 56 °F | 45% | SSW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 717 ft | 3:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Glen Abbey South, Belvidere, Rockford, IL | 76.9 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 57% | West at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 863 ft | 3:56 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Aberdeen, Belvidere, IL | 75.9 °F | 78 °F | 61 °F | 60% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 3:41 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Rayz Rescue Be-ver Kreek, Belvidere, IL | 78.4 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 52% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Highland Elementary, Stillman Valley, IL | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 60 °F | 53% | WSW at 11.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 3:56 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Harvest Glen, Davis Junction, IL | 79.5 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 49% | SSW at 17.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 3:56 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hawkeye Observatory, Durand, IL | 78.2 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 49% | WSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 758 ft | 3:54 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Belvidere, Belvidere, IL | 80.6 °F | 82 °F | 62 °F | 53% | SW at 9.9 mph | - / hr | 817 ft | 3:46 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Newark Township, Beloit, WI | 77.6 °F | 79 °F | 56 °F | 48% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 3:48 PM CDT | Normal | |
| PG Elementary School, Poplar Grove, IL | 78.5 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 57% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| WIDOT Beloit - I-90 @ Colley Rd., South Beloit, IL | 78 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 69% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 815 ft | 1:14 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Country Meadows, Kirkland, IL | 79.7 °F | 80 °F | 56 °F | 45% | SW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 764 ft | 3:53 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Read Road, Janesville, WI | 78.6 °F | 80 °F | 58 °F | 49% | WSW at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 3:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest SHARON , Sharon, WI | 84 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 949 ft | 3:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Out On the Farm, Clare, IL | 80.1 °F | 81 °F | 60 °F | 51% | WSW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 3:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| WB9NJJ, Rochelle, IL | 78.1 °F | 78 °F | 46 °F | 32% | ENE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 12:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Genoa Road, Genoa, IL | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 56% | NNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 814 ft | 3:48 PM CDT | Normal | |
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