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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 55F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 80 | 64 | 78 | 62 | 68 | 60 |
| Wind | 17 mph East | 23 mph South | 18 mph SSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 89% | 59% | 55% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 10% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 61% | 80% | 72% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 59 | 75 | 60 | 78 | 59 | 66 | 57 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 6 mph West | 8 mph SW | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 88% | 58% | 53% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 65% | 69% | 46% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 53 | 70 | 54 | 73 | 52 | 63 | 53 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 9 mph NW | 9 mph WNW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 79% | 55% | 46% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 38% | 42% | 2% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 51 | 70 | 56 | 72 | 57 | 66 | 56 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 7 mph NW | 6 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 79% | 58% | 61% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 22% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 74 | 58 | 76 | 62 | 65 | 61 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 3 mph NNE | 5 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 92% | 57% | 59% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 95% | 100% | 95% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 60 | 75 | 63 | 78 | 66 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 12 mph ESE | 12 mph ESE | 11 mph East |
| Humidity | 87% | 65% | 68% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 98% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 59 | 77 | 63 | 82 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 10 mph East | 11 mph SE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 65% | 64% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 75% | 70% | 8% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 65 | 79 | 69 | 86 | 71 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 99% | 72% | 60% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 47% | 43% | 41% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 66 | 78 | 67 | 81 | 69 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 99% | 69% | 65% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 39% | 35% | 27% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 78 | 65 | 78 | 67 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 12 mph South | 12 mph South | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 63% | 69% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 10% | 14% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 78 | 63 | 78 | 64 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 11 mph South | 10 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 59% | 63% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KICT) | 78 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KICT) | 97 °F (1933) | 38 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 70 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:16 AM CDT | 8:34 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:46 AM CDT | 9:04 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:10 AM CDT | 9:41 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:30 AM CDT | 10:21 PM CDT |
| Moon | 2:47 PM CDT | 2:33 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 17m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 31s longer.
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| First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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80 °F
Liberal
78 °F
Coffeyville
77 °F
Independence
76 °F
Pittsburg
75 °F
McConnell AFB
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59 °F
Colby
60 °F
Goodland
62 °F
Topeka Forbes
62 °F
Hays
62 °F
Concordia
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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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| McConnell AFB | 70 °F | Light Rain | 2:21 AM CDT |
| Wichita | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:53 AM CDT |
| Wichita Jabara | 68 °F | Clear | 1:54 AM CDT |
| Winfield | 68 °F | Clear | 1:54 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 (KIAB) |
| Wind Speed: | 10.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 282° (WNW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
SPECI KIAB 190721Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM -RA FEW120 21/17 A2978 RMK AO2 RAB0722
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Colorado vs. San Jose | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| 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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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| East Helbert St., Mulvane, KS | 71.8 °F | 75 °F | 59 °F | 65% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1255 ft | 2:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Mulvane KS , Mulvane, KS | 73 °F | 77 °F | 57 °F | 58% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1290 ft | 2:19 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Ashborough, Derby, KS, Derby, KS | 68.8 °F | - | 60 °F | 75% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1315 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pleasantview, Derby, KS | 69.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 75% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1339 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest PECK , Haysville, KS | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1307 ft | 10:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| City Building, Haysville, KS | 69.0 °F | - | -36 °F | - | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1263 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest I-35 bridge over Ninnescah Rive, Belle Plaine, KS | 80 °F | 80 °F | 53 °F | 40% | SSW at 24 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1235 ft | 12:20 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS | 69.4 °F | - | 61 °F | 74% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1301 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Hidden Estates, Wichita, KS | 68.5 °F | - | 58 °F | 69% | NNW at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1352 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Douglass, KS | 72.0 °F | 75 °F | 60 °F | 65% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1211 ft | 2:42 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Peach Tree, Eastborough, KS | 68.5 °F | - | 61 °F | 76% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1368 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | Normal | |
| NonFedAWOS WELLINGTON , Wellington, KS | 72 °F | 76 °F | 57 °F | 60% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1276 ft | 2:28 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Woodlawn Village, Wichita, KS | 67.0 °F | - | 61 °F | 80% | NW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1385 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Decker Electric, Wichita, KS | 69.3 °F | - | 61 °F | 76% | ENE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1312 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Highlands, Andover, KS | 68.8 °F | - | 59 °F | 71% | WNW at 4.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1326 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dove Haven, Clearwater, KS | 68.4 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | ENE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1394 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Teal Cove, Wichita, KS | 65.0 °F | - | 60 °F | 84% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1378 ft | 2:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| WestLink 19th, Wichita, KS | 67.6 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1354 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 119th-Central, Wichita, KS | 66.6 °F | - | 60 °F | 80% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1362 ft | 2:42 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Golden Hills, Wichita, KS | 67.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 82% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1350 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Highland Springs, Wichita, KS | 67.2 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1370 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 21st and Tyler Rd., Wichita, KS | 68.7 °F | - | 61 °F | 77% | NE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1365 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 21st & Tyler - Sterling Farms, Wichita, KS | 67.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1367 ft | 2:32 AM CDT | Normal | |
| 21St and Maize Rd, Wichita, KS | 68.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 83% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1350 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Shadow Lakes, Wichita, KS | 67.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | North at 5.8 mph | - / hr | 1358 ft | 2:30 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Cirrus WeatherLab, Wichita, KS | 68.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | NE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1365 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Westridge HOA, Wichita, KS | 67.5 °F | - | 67 °F | 98% | North at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 1365 ft | 2:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Goddard South, Goddard, KS | 68.4 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | ENE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1444 ft | 2:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Pecan Patch, Oxford, KS | 69.8 °F | - | 40 °F | 34% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Riverview, Wichita, KS | 67.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 88% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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