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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 thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 87 | 71 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 10 mph South | 14 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 96% | 64% | 57% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 52% | 53% | 77% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
7:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 71 | 80 | 72 | 82 | 72 | 74 | 72 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 10 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 77% | 70% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 68% | 74% | 53% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
7:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 70 | 81 | 71 | 85 | 70 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 6 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 69% | 56% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 52% | 51% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
7:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 83 | 63 | 85 | 64 | 73 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph ENE | 9 mph NNE | 9 mph NE |
| Humidity | 90% | 48% | 48% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 19% | 76% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
7:56 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 49 | 86 | 51 | 86 | 55 | 68 | 49 |
| Wind | 8 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 63% | 30% | 33% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 0% | 75% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
7:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 54 | 80 | 57 | 85 | 61 | 72 | 61 |
| Wind | 4 mph SE | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 79% | 45% | 43% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 17% | 63% | 12% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
7:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 57 | 83 | 62 | 85 | 65 | 70 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 9 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 72% | 48% | 51% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 0% | 3% | 17% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
7:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 62 | 82 | 64 | 80 | 67 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 63% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 3% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
7:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 83 | 66 | 81 | 67 | 70 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 89% | 57% | 62% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 21% | 18% | 21% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
7:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 84 | 68 | 82 | 68 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 4 mph SE |
| Humidity | 92% | 58% | 63% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 33% | 30% | 28% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 70 | 84 | 70 | 82 | 70 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 4 mph SE | 4 mph SE | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 100% | 64% | 67% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 29% | 38% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBTR) | 87 °F | 67 °F |
| Record (KBTR) | 95 °F (1922) | 48 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 91 °F | 75 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 18 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| New Canal, LA | 82.0 °F |
| Shell Beach, LA | 79.0 °F |
| Bayou Gauche, LA | 82.0 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:06 AM CDT | 7:54 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:39 AM CDT | 8:21 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:07 AM CDT | 8:53 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:33 AM CDT | 9:27 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:22 PM CDT | 3:18 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 41m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 5s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Amelia
89 °F
Baton Rouge
89 °F
Minden
89 °F
Bogalusa
88 °F
Alexandria Esle
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72 °F
Natchitoches
72 °F
Boothville
73 °F
Gonzales
73 °F
Fort Polk
73 °F
Alexandria Esle
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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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| Gonzales | 88 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:55 PM CDT |
| Baton Rouge | 89 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Hammond | 88 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:35 PM CDT |
| Amelia | 88 °F | Overcast | 1:06 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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DAL1278 Atlanta, GA |
KBTR | 03:02PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KL38) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 190° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KL38 211955Z AUTO 19009G14KT 10SM SCT042 SCT049 SCT070 31/22 A2989 RMK AO2 T03090219
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| 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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| Abby James Rd, Prairieville, LA | 88.9 °F | 99 °F | 75 °F | 64% | SSE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 2:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Keystone, Prairieville, LA | 87.4 °F | 95 °F | 73 °F | 63% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Seven Oaks, Prairieville, LA | 88.5 °F | 97 °F | 74 °F | 62% | SW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 48 ft | 2:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| S. Lakeview, Seven Oaks, Prairieville, LA | 88.5 °F | 99 °F | 76 °F | 66% | SSE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 28 ft | 2:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Prairieville, LA | 87.1 °F | 97 °F | 75 °F | 68% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 60 ft | 3:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| St. George Fire Station 64, Baton Rouge, LA | 91.0 °F | 103 °F | 76 °F | 61% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gold Place Road, Saint Amant, LA | 88.4 °F | 97 °F | 73 °F | 61% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 2:56 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake at White Oak, Baton Rouge, LA | 87.6 °F | 95 °F | 73 °F | 62% | East at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 56 ft | 2:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Woodridge, Baton Rouge, LA | 92.5 °F | 101 °F | 72 °F | 52% | SE at 7.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 2:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Geismar - Air Liquide, Geismar, LA | 88.2 °F | 98 °F | 75 °F | 65% | South at 21.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hickory Ridge Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA | 89.1 °F | 88 °F | 59 °F | 36% | South at 7.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 2:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| St. George Fire Station 61, Baton Rouge, LA | 88.9 °F | 99 °F | 75 °F | 64% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Geismar, St. Gabriel, Carville, LA | 87.3 °F | 93 °F | 71 °F | 59% | SSW at 16.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 46 ft | 2:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Baton Rouge LA , Baton Rouge, LA | 90 °F | 89 °F | 58 °F | 34% | SW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 45 ft | 2:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Jefferson Terrace, Baton Rouge, LA | 89.1 °F | 92 °F | 67 °F | 48% | WSW at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 49 ft | 2:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Greenbriar Hollow, Baton Rouge, LA | 93.6 °F | 123 °F | 85 °F | 76% | SSW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 32 ft | 2:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA | 89.4 °F | 88 °F | 59 °F | 35% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 89.1 °F | 97 °F | 72 °F | 58% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 2:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, LA | 90.9 °F | 102 °F | 76 °F | 61% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 66 ft | 2:54 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Pollard Estates, Baton Rouge, LA | 94.5 °F | 104 °F | 73 °F | 50% | SSE at 5.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 46 ft | 2:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest MCCALL , Bayou Goula, LA | 87 °F | 84 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 17 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Axiall-Plaquemine, Plaquemine, LA | 89.2 °F | 97 °F | 73 °F | 59% | South at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 46 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Comite Hills West, Baton Rouge, LA | 90.7 °F | 133 °F | 90 °F | 98% | SSE at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 79 ft | 2:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 90.7 °F | 103 °F | 76 °F | 63% | South at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 62 ft | 1:58 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Plaquemine - Air Liquide, Plaquemine, LA | 90.0 °F | 100 °F | 75 °F | 61% | South at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 2:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest DONVLE , Modeste, LA | 91 °F | 87 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 19 ft | 2:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lynndale Sub-Division, Port Allen, LA | 87.3 °F | 95 °F | 74 °F | 64% | SE at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brusly, LA | 87.6 °F | 98 °F | 75 °F | 67% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 2:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Evangeline Place, Plaquemine, LA | 88.2 °F | 96 °F | 73 °F | 61% | SSE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 1:57 PM CDT | Normal | |
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