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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNW at 10 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 mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. 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 | 59 | 54 | 69 | 58 | 69 | 54 | 57 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 9 mph NW | 10 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 80% | 66% | 56% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 80% | 90% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 92% | 99% | 93% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 47 | 56 | 45 | 60 | 40 | 46 | 33 |
| Wind | 13 mph North | 17 mph North | 16 mph North | 11 mph North |
| Humidity | 81% | 66% | 44% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 93% | 48% | 10% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 33 | 60 | 37 | 62 | 37 | 49 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 10 mph North | 8 mph NW | 5 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 67% | 43% | 39% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 14% | 19% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 35 | 63 | 40 | 61 | 41 | 51 | 37 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph West | 3 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 63% | 43% | 48% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 45% | 27% | 57% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 38 | 64 | 44 | 64 | 45 | 53 | 40 |
| Wind | 4 mph NE | 4 mph ESE | 8 mph West | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 74% | 45% | 49% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 38% | 32% | 1% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 66 | 47 | 64 | 50 | 55 | 48 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 3 mph WNW | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 73% | 53% | 58% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 21% | 20% | 24% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 46 | 64 | 50 | 66 | 60 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 11 mph ESE | 12 mph SE | 9 mph South | 11 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 59% | 77% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 62% | 19% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 76 | 61 | 78 | 63 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 58% | 59% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 84% | 80% | 78% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
9:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 79 | 63 | 80 | 64 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 57% | 58% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 69% | 52% | 37% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
9:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 80 | 63 | 80 | 63 | 68 | 62 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 54% | 56% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 24% | 36% | 53% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
9:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 78 | 63 | 78 | 65 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 59% | 65% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KGRR) | 71 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KGRR) | 91 °F (1925) | 34 °F (1917) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 64 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Holland, MI | 59.0 °F |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:12 AM EDT | 9:06 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:39 AM EDT | 9:39 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:56 AM EDT | 10:22 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:07 AM EDT | 11:12 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:24 PM EDT | 4:20 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 00m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 1m 46s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 88% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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75 °F
Monroe
74 °F
Troy
73 °F
Lambertville
73 °F
Grosse Ile
72 °F
Detroit Metro
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39 °F
Copper Harbor
42 °F
Ironwood
43 °F
Gwinn
44 °F
Munising
45 °F
Rogers City
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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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| Grand Rapids | 67 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:53 AM EDT |
| Holland | 70 °F | Partly Cloudy | 1:53 AM EDT |
| Ionia | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:34 AM EDT |
| Muskegon | 64 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:55 AM EDT |
| 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 (KMKG) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 210° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 4800 ft |
METAR KMKG 220555Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN048 BKN065 18/14 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP059 T01780144 10233 20167 56002
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Stolen Horses | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 50°F |
| Bobby McFerrin | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Snow, 43°F |
| The Besnard Lakes + Suuns | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 41°F |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 41°F |
| Eight Ball Grifter | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 37°F |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 37°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Royals vs. Astros | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 86 °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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Verbrugge Home, Grand Rapids, MI | 67.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 754 ft | 2:30 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI | 70.1 °F | 71 °F | 63 °F | 79% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 710 ft | 11:47 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Near Lake Michigan Dr and Collindale, Grand Rapids, MI | 65.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 90% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Robinettes, Grand Rapids, MI | 64.9 °F | - | 62 °F | 89% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Walker MI , Grandville, MI | 65 °F | - | 51 °F | 61% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 2:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Kentwood, Kentwood, MI | 65.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 91% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 725 ft | 2:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Downtown, Grandville, MI | 66.5 °F | - | 58 °F | 74% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 628 ft | 2:44 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Grandville MI , Grandville, MI | 65 °F | - | 63 °F | 93% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 610 ft | 2:21 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Tallmadge Township, Marne, MI | 63.8 °F | - | 61 °F | 92% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 2:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cascade, Grand Rapids, MI | 66.7 °F | - | 62 °F | 84% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 2:53 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jenison, Jenison, MI | 66.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 90% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 680 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cutlerville, Grand Rapids, MI | 66.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 91% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cannonsburg Game Area, Ada, MI | 60.6 °F | - | 59 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 823 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Meadowbrook Acres, Jenison, MI | 65.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 618 ft | 2:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Timber Canyon, Ada, MI | 65.5 °F | - | 63 °F | 91% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 2:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Boxen, Rockford, MI | 62.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 100% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 774 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jenison, Jenison, MI | 66.4 °F | - | 60 °F | 80% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Conservation Woods, Ada, Ada, MI | 60.7 °F | - | 60 °F | 97% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 826 ft | 2:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Sparta , Sparta, MI | 65 °F | - | 60 °F | 84% | NW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 875 ft | 2:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Sparta, MI | 64.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 875 ft | 2:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cannon Township, Rockford, MI | 62.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 97% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Angling Rd, Jamestown, MI | 66.4 °F | - | 60 °F | 81% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NW Hudsonville, Hudsonville, MI | 65.6 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 647 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Georgetown Forest, Hudsonville, MI | 68.7 °F | - | 55 °F | 62% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 673 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cannon Twp-Tillicum Farms, Rockford, MI | 62.8 °F | - | 60 °F | 90% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Kent Landfill, Byron Center, MI | 67.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 92% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 770 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jamestown Hilltop, Jamestown, MI | 67.0 °F | - | 63 °F | 88% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 920 ft | 2:53 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cannonsburg, Rockford, MI | 62.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 98% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Hudsonville , Hudsonville, MI | 65 °F | - | 65 °F | 99% | South at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 629 ft | 2:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Forest Grove, Hudsonville, MI | 66.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 90% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 2:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| SE Cedar Springs, Cedar Springs, MI | 64.0 °F | - | 62 °F | 95% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 865 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Kent City MI, Kent City, MI | 64 °F | - | 64 °F | 100% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 815 ft | 2:30 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Baird Family Weather, Middleville, MI | 63.0 °F | - | 62 °F | 97% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 2:54 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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