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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 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 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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast 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 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. 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 | 65 | 59 | 73 | 57 | 72 | 55 | 58 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 11 mph WSW | 12 mph WSW | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 78% | 56% | 56% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 11% | 79% | 82% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 51 | 60 | 47 | 61 | 41 | 48 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 16 mph North | 13 mph NNE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 77% | 62% | 47% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 100% | 7% | 5% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 34 | 62 | 38 | 65 | 41 | 49 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 2 mph NNE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 70% | 38% | 40% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 10% | 15% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 34 | 60 | 40 | 64 | 46 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 62% | 47% | 53% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 43% | 96% | 56% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 48 | 55 | 48 | 66 | 49 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 10 mph ESE | 13 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 86% | 76% | 54% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 66% | 80% | 1% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 48 | 70 | 56 | 69 | 60 | 60 | 57 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 61% | 71% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 69% | 99% | 45% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 80 | 67 | 76 | 69 | 68 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 66% | 77% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 45% | 41% | 41% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 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 | 85 | 67 | 87 | 71 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 56% | 57% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 54% | 54% | 51% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 65 | 85 | 66 | 88 | 69 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 72% | 53% | 53% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 48% | 60% | 57% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 77 | 65 | 84 | 67 | 87 | 69 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 69% | 54% | 56% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 35% | 44% | 55% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 84 | 73 | 71 | 71 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 68% | 66% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KARR) | 72 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KARR) | 89 °F (2011) | 36 °F (2006) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 7 | ||
| 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 | 5:27 AM CDT | 8:15 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:55 AM CDT | 8:48 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:13 AM CDT | 9:29 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:26 AM CDT | 10:17 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:35 PM CDT | 3:34 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 53m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 88% 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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New
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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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59 °F
Moline
59 °F
Galesburg
60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Sterling
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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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| DeKalb | 68 °F | Light Rain | 12:35 AM CDT |
| Aurora | 66 °F | Overcast | 12:24 AM CDT |
| Rochelle | 65 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:35 AM CDT |
| Chicago DuPage | 66 °F | Light Rain | 12:48 AM 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 (KRPJ) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | 6000 ft |
METAR KRPJ 220535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT047 SCT050 BKN060 18/16 A2968 RMK AO2 T01820157
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Hot Sauce Committee | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 38°F |
| The Besnard Lakes | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-21 |
Overcast, 51°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Rays vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, High 73° F/ 23° C |
| Twins vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °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 |
| 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Heron Creek, Sycamore, IL | 66.3 °F | 61 °F | 83% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest IL-64 @ Virgil Drainage Ditch , Sycamore, IL | 66 °F | 64 °F | 94% | SSE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 12:19 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Sycamore, IL | 67.2 °F | 60 °F | 79% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 863 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ellen Oaks Subdivision, Genoa, IL | 66.9 °F | 61 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 883 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rob's Horsepower Haven, DeKalb, IL | 67.0 °F | 61 °F | 81% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Out On the Farm, Clare, IL | 65.2 °F | 61 °F | 86% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL | 68.6 °F | 61 °F | 77% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| South DeKalb, DeKalb, IL | 69.2 °F | 62 °F | 78% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 880 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Genoa Road, Genoa, IL | 64.3 °F | 61 °F | 88% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 814 ft | 12:49 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Country Meadows, Kirkland, IL | 65.6 °F | 59 °F | 78% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 764 ft | 12:38 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest ELBRN1 , Elburn, IL | 67 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 878 ft | 12:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Windswept Acres, Marengo, IL | 65.4 °F | 61 °F | 86% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 12:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Village of Elburn, Elburn, IL | 67.5 °F | 63 °F | 86% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 886 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Hidden Farms Estates, Marengo, IL | 63.7 °F | 57 °F | 80% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 811 ft | 12:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| CamptonHillsWeather.com Central Kane Cou, St Charles, IL | 65.5 °F | 63 °F | 91% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 915 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Campton Hills, Campton Hills, IL | 66.0 °F | 63 °F | 91% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 899 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Geneva, IL | 67.4 °F | 63 °F | 85% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Campton Hills, IL | 65.9 °F | 61 °F | 84% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 830 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Hinckley Fire Station, Hinckley, IL | 69.1 °F | 51 °F | 52% | SE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 12:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Gilberts, IL, Gilberts, IL | 70.0 °F | 58 °F | 67% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 922 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Kreutzer, Huntley, IL | 66.0 °F | 61 °F | 84% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 12:44 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Mill Creek, Geneva, IL | 66.0 °F | 58 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 760 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mill Creek (NE), Geneva, IL | 66.6 °F | 64 °F | 90% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 741 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Belvidere, Belvidere, IL | 63.5 °F | 56 °F | 78% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 817 ft | 12:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Shabbona IL , Shabbona, IL | 69 °F | 62 °F | 79% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 898 ft | 12:28 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Hills IL, Algonquin, IL | 68 °F | 62 °F | 80% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 889 ft | 12:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Lake in the Hills IL , Algonquin, IL | 68 °F | 60 °F | 76% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 889 ft | 12:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| SOMERSET LN, Huntley, IL | 66.4 °F | 60 °F | 80% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 883 ft | 12:42 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Concord Park, South Elgin, IL | 66.7 °F | 64 °F | 90% | SSE at 4.3 mph | - / hr | 778 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Cherry Lane Farm, Marengo, IL | 63.3 °F | 60 °F | 88% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 823 ft | 12:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Wing Park, Elgin, IL | 67.1 °F | 60 °F | 78% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hawthorn Rd, Marengo, IL | 61.8 °F | 60 °F | 93% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 859 ft | 12:38 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| West Batavia, Batavia, IL | 65.5 °F | 63 °F | 91% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 730 ft | 12:51 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| K9GPC, Rochelle, IL | 64.8 °F | 50 °F | 59% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Algonquin Rd & Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL | 66.5 °F | 62 °F | 86% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 899 ft | 12:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Waterford Oaks, North Aurora, IL | 66.3 °F | 64 °F | 92% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 714 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ronzheimer Ave. & S. Tyler Rd., St. Charles, IL | 65.9 °F | 63 °F | 90% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 770 ft | 12:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest I-39 @ Kishwaukee River Bridge , Rockford, IL | 63 °F | 58 °F | 83% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 717 ft | 12:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest I-39 @ MP 81 / Lee County , Steward, IL | 67 °F | 63 °F | 86% | North at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 835 ft | 12:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
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