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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. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 61F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 80 | 62 | 76 | 60 | 65 | 57 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 15 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 53% | 54% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 36% | 54% | 70% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 63 | 57 | 71 | 57 | 66 | 56 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 6 mph WSW | 7 mph WNW | 6 mph North |
| Humidity | 81% | 64% | 69% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 48 | 58 | 44 | 45 | 38 |
| Wind | 13 mph North | 17 mph North | 13 mph NNE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 84% | 68% | 57% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 100% | 58% | 40% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 41 | 32 | 59 | 41 | 63 | 47 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph East | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 68% | 50% | 55% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 96% | 16% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | 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 | 35 | 62 | 40 | 61 | 44 | 54 | 44 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 60% | 42% | 52% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 100% | 61% | 75% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 54 | 47 | 68 | 51 | 68 | 54 | 58 | 52 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 11 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 79% | 56% | 59% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 81% | 82% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 59 | 53 | 67 | 56 | 69 | 59 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 67% | 71% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 98% | 64% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| 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 | 64 | 61 | 76 | 66 | 76 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 10 mph South | 11 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 67% | 74% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 77% | 91% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| 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 | 68 | 63 | 78 | 65 | 82 | 71 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 66% | 66% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| 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 | 69 | 62 | 79 | 65 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 62% | 62% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 69% | 78% | 82% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly 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 | 70 | 65 | 79 | 67 | 81 | 70 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 68% | 68% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 79% | 77% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 73 °F | 50 °F |
| Record | 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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83 °F
Danville
82 °F
Olney-Noble
82 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Paris
80 °F
Lincoln
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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 | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:54 PM CDT |
| Janesville | 79 °F | Scattered Clouds | 12:45 PM CDT |
| Freeport | 79 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:15 PM CDT |
| Rochelle | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:15 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 (KRFD) |
| Wind Speed: | 21.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 210° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 7000 ft |
METAR KRFD 211854Z 21021G30KT 10SM SCT044 SCT060 BKN070 25/15 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 20030/1848 SLP047 T02500150
| 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 | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 57 °F | 52% | WSW at 6.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cunningham and Westfield, Winnebago, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 54 °F | 44% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rockford, IL | 74.6 °F | 77 °F | 59 °F | 59% | West at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| 3 Mi. SE of Winnebago, Winnebago, IL | 76.8 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 57% | West at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 838 ft | 2:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Resh Farms, Winnebago, IL | 73.7 °F | 77 °F | 58 °F | 58% | South at 10.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 899 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rock River, Roscoe, IL | 78.6 °F | 76 °F | - | - | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest I-39 @ Kishwaukee River Bridge , Rockford, IL | 78 °F | 79 °F | 55 °F | 45% | SW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 717 ft | 1:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Glen Abbey South, Belvidere, Rockford, IL | 76.1 °F | 78 °F | 59 °F | 55% | West at 15.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 863 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Aberdeen, Belvidere, IL | 75.7 °F | 78 °F | 59 °F | 57% | South at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 2:11 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Rayz Rescue Be-ver Kreek, Belvidere, IL | 77.7 °F | 79 °F | 59 °F | 52% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Highland Elementary, Stillman Valley, IL | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 59% | SW at 17.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Harvest Glen, Davis Junction, IL | 78.6 °F | 80 °F | 58 °F | 50% | SW at 20.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hawkeye Observatory, Durand, IL | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 49% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 758 ft | 2:22 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Belvidere, Belvidere, IL | 81.1 °F | 83 °F | 64 °F | 56% | West at 13.0 mph | - / hr | 817 ft | 2:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Newark Township, Beloit, WI | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 49% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 2:18 PM CDT | Normal | |
| PG Elementary School, Poplar Grove, IL | 77.7 °F | 79 °F | 60 °F | 54% | SW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 2:20 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 | 78.9 °F | 80 °F | 61 °F | 54% | WNW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 764 ft | 2:23 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Read Road, Janesville, WI | 78.0 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 50% | WSW at 16.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 2:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest SHARON , Sharon, WI | 84 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 949 ft | 1:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Out On the Farm, Clare, IL | 78.5 °F | 80 °F | 64 °F | 62% | SSW at 28.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 2:14 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 | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 59% | NNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 814 ft | 2:18 PM CDT | Normal | |
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