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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 73 | 56 | 72 | 60 | 58 | 56 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 8 mph WSW | 8 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 56% | 63% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 43% | 56% | 63% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 53 | 67 | 52 | 71 | 52 | 58 | 52 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 12 mph West | 10 mph WNW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 93% | 58% | 51% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 48% | 46% | 41% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 48 | 60 | 53 | 66 | 55 | 51 | 47 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNW | 8 mph North | 8 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 100% | 78% | 67% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 28% | 22% | 85% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 45 | 64 | 49 | 72 | 54 | 64 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 10 mph East | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 69% | 57% | 54% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 100% | 72% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 46 | 69 | 57 | 72 | 67 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 9 mph SE | 8 mph South | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 64% | 65% | 83% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 61 | 75 | 68 | 75 | 71 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 13 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 80% | 85% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 100% | 27% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 77 | 69 | 74 | 68 | 69 | 62 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 98% | 78% | 85% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 81% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 77 | 67 | 83 | 69 | 71 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 15 mph South | 12 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 72% | 61% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 94% | 34% | 26% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 61 | 80 | 64 | 81 | 67 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 75% | 57% | 64% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 43% | 48% | 59% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 62 | 79 | 64 | 78 | 69 | 70 | 68 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 60% | 73% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 76% | 63% | 55% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 79 | 69 | 84 | 73 | 71 | 71 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 72% | 70% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 49% | 52% | 42% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 78 | 69 | 84 | 72 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 72% | 66% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KSZL) | 74 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KSZL) | 84 °F (2004) | 44 °F (2002) |
| 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 | 5:58 AM CDT | 8:26 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:28 AM CDT | 8:57 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:50 AM CDT | 9:35 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:09 AM CDT | 10:17 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:43 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:24 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 28m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 27m
Tomorrow will be 1m 31s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
St. Louis
80 °F
St. Charles
79 °F
Spirit of St Louis
79 °F
Cape Girardeau
78 °F
Poplar Bluff
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57 °F
Lee's Summit
57 °F
St. Joseph
59 °F
Warrensburg
59 °F
Monett
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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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| Warrensburg | 66 °F | Clear | 7:35 PM CDT |
| Whiteman AFB | 68 °F | Overcast | 6:58 PM CDT |
| Lee's Summit | 68 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:53 PM CDT |
| Clinton | 66 °F | Clear | 7:55 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 (KRCM) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KRCM 220035Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A2969 RMK AO2
| 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 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °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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| APRSWXNET Holden MO, Holden, MO | 68 °F | - | 48 °F | 49% | South at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 7:25 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest HOLDEN , Holden, MO | 64 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 883 ft | 7:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Blackwater Ridge, Holden, MO | 67.0 °F | - | 61 °F | 80% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 7:53 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NW Kingsville, Kingsville, MO | 72.7 °F | 76 °F | 59 °F | 62% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 5:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Chilhowee MO, Chilhowee, MO | 66 °F | - | 60 °F | 82% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 889 ft | 7:27 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest POWELL GARDENS , Kingsville, MO | 73 °F | 77 °F | 58 °F | 58% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 959 ft | 5:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Oakshire Estates, Bates City, MO | 67.3 °F | - | 57 °F | 69% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1059 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Douglas Observatory Icstars Ranch, Warrensburg, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 60 °F | 77% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 740 ft | 7:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Hickory Hills, Pleasant Hill, MO | 69.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 85% | SE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 938 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bayhill Estates, Pleasant Hill, MO | 67.3 °F | - | 59 °F | 74% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 7:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, MO | 68.0 °F | - | 54 °F | 62% | WNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest PLSNHL , Greenwood, MO | 68 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 5:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Hedge Hill Estates, Bates City, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 57 °F | 70% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 902 ft | 7:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Easley Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 71.2 °F | 77 °F | 45 °F | 39% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 999 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Lake Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 54 °F | 62% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 68.9 °F | - | 54 °F | 59% | ESE at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 971 ft | 8:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest KNBSTR , Knob Noster, MO | 68 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 768 ft | 5:25 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET 3E Lee\'s Summit MO, Lee's Summit, MO | 70 °F | - | 55 °F | 58% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 971 ft | 7:31 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Raintree Lake, Lee's Summit, MO | 68.7 °F | - | 30 °F | 24% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Normal | |
| 50 Hiway and Ranson Rd, Lee's Summit, MO | 69.6 °F | - | 53 °F | 56% | West at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SE-LSMO-OHS, LEES SUMMIT, MO | 70.0 °F | - | 25 °F | 18% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Raintree, Lee's Summit, MO | 70.6 °F | 77 °F | 53 °F | 54% | WNW at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arcadian Moon Vineyards, Higginsville, MO | 66.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | SSW at 4.2 mph | - / hr | 827 ft | 7:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Peculiar MO U, Peculiar, MO | 69 °F | - | 61 °F | 75% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 914 ft | 7:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lees Summit, Lees Summit, MO | 70.2 °F | - | 70 °F | 98% | West at 5.1 mph | - / hr | 958 ft | 7:48 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Prairie Lee Lake Area, Lee's Summit, MO | 69.0 °F | - | 55 °F | 62% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 7:58 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Valley Forge Development, Lees Summit, MO | 69.4 °F | - | 53 °F | 56% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 7:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
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