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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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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% 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 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 80 | 64 | 85 | 65 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 14 mph SSE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 86% | 56% | 52% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 44% | 46% | 57% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 79 | 63 | 84 | 63 | 74 | 61 |
| Wind | 11 mph SE | 20 mph SSE | 16 mph South | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 58% | 46% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 50% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 99% | 64% | 45% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 78 | 63 | 82 | 62 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 13 mph SW | 11 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 56% | 49% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 60% | 70% | 6% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 53 | 72 | 56 | 74 | 60 | 66 | 56 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 10 mph WSW | 8 mph WSW | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 61% | 59% | 62% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 66% | 0% | 5% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 65 | 52 | 72 | 53 | 61 | 51 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 9 mph WNW | 7 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 72% | 62% | 51% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 26% | 47% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 48 | 69 | 53 | 67 | 56 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 9 mph NNW | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 70% | 57% | 70% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 23% | 80% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 51 | 67 | 53 | 76 | 54 | 67 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 7 mph NE | 8 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 58% | 58% | 46% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 33% | 31% | 35% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 46 | 74 | 50 | 73 | 54 | 59 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph East | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 45% | 42% | 51% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 2% | 2% | 29% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 47 | 75 | 51 | 74 | 56 | 66 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 56% | 44% | 53% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 26% | 32% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 51 | 75 | 54 | 76 | 58 | 68 | 56 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 60% | 45% | 55% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 9% | 12% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 53 | 77 | 55 | 76 | 60 | 71 | 55 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 8 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 61% | 48% | 56% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 5% | 3% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMCI) | 75 °F | 55 °F |
| Record (KMCI) | 91 °F (1997) | 39 °F (1915) |
| Yesterday | 77 °F | 57 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 2 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:02 AM CDT | 8:27 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:32 AM CDT | 8:58 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:54 AM CDT | 9:35 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:13 AM CDT | 10:17 PM CDT |
| Moon | 1:34 PM CDT | 1:52 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 25m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 24m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Joplin
84 °F
Whiteman AFB
84 °F
Monett
84 °F
Clinton
84 °F
Sedalia
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55 °F
Mosby
57 °F
Kirksville
57 °F
Cape Girardeau
59 °F
Spirit of St Louis
59 °F
Jefferson 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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| Kansas City | 85 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:54 PM CDT |
| Kansas City International | 83 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Lee's Summit | 82 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Olathe | 81 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA2294 Dallas, TX |
KMCI | 03:20PM | On Time |
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JZA8029 Toronto, Ontario |
KMCI | 03:28PM | On Time |
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SWA1229 Las Vegas, NV |
KMCI | 03:31PM | On Time |
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SWA2193 Indianapolis, IN |
KMCI | 03:37PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMKC) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 107° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 6500 ft |
METAR KMKC 181954Z 12009KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 29/19 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02940189
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Overcast, 54°F |
| The Mowgli's | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Thunderstorm, 46°F |
| Richard Buckner | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of Rain, 37°F |
| Jaymay | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Flux Pavilion | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Eric Harland and Voyage | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 56°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Westheight, Kansas City, KS | 84.2 °F | 83 °F | 55 °F | 37% | ESE at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 893 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westwood, KS | 84.6 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 60% | SE at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverside, MO, Riverside, MO | 85.8 °F | 90 °F | 69 °F | 57% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Kansas City North, MO | 86.9 °F | 83 °F | 30 °F | 13% | ESE at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kansas City, MO | 86.9 °F | 92 °F | 70 °F | 58% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:22 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Scott's Waldo Station, Kansas City, MO | 86.6 °F | 91 °F | 69 °F | 56% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 3:17 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Shawnee KS , Shawnee Mission, KS | 83 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 64% | SE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1062 ft | 3:19 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Hamilton Heights, Gladstone, MO | 86.2 °F | 90 °F | 69 °F | 57% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 984 ft | 3:29 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Milburn, Overland Park, KS | 85.1 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 58% | SE at 5.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 996 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Downtown Shawnee, Shawnee, KS | 85.1 °F | 89 °F | 68 °F | 57% | SSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 996 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 76 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | SSE at 4 mph | 81.09 in / hr | 958 ft | 3:18 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| North Gladstone, Gladstone, MO | 91.9 °F | 96 °F | 68 °F | 46% | SSE at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 994 ft | 3:31 PM CDT | Normal | |
| KC North - N Oak/Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO | 86.4 °F | 91 °F | 70 °F | 58% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 84 °F | 87 °F | 68 °F | 58% | North at 0 mph | 40.79 in / hr | 984 ft | 3:19 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Overland Park, Overland Park, KS | 82.5 °F | 86 °F | 70 °F | 65% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest WOLCOT , Kansas City, KS | 83 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 757 ft | 2:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Glenwood Heights, Overland Park, KS | 84.7 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 57% | ESE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1000 ft | 4:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kansas City North, Kansas City, MO | 85.5 °F | 89 °F | 67 °F | 55% | SE at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Green Acres Homestead, Raytown, MO | 83.4 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 63% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest BARYGN , Kansas City, MO | 79 °F | 77 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 2:20 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Woodstock, Overland Park, KS | 80.6 °F | 83 °F | 67 °F | 63% | West at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 954 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| The Koellers, Northern Lenexa, KS | 82.5 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 67% | ESE at 8.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1038 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Kansas City MO , Kansas City, MO | 84 °F | 87 °F | 68 °F | 59% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1049 ft | 3:12 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Liberty High School, Liberty, MO | 85.0 °F | 86 °F | 64 °F | 50% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Country Hills West, Lenexa, KS | 82.9 °F | 88 °F | 72 °F | 69% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 997 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Verona Gardens, LEAWOOD, KS | 84.1 °F | 89 °F | 70 °F | 63% | SSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near George Owens Park, Independence, MO | 86.4 °F | 91 °F | 70 °F | 59% | ESE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 845 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near the Old Airport, Independence, MO | 84.1 °F | 86 °F | 66 °F | 55% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest FORLK1 , Edwardsville, KS | 83 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 785 ft | 2:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Liberty City Hall, Liberty, MO | 86.1 °F | 87 °F | 64 °F | 48% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Leawood, KS | 80.9 °F | 84 °F | 69 °F | 67% | SSE at 3.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 3:31 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Grey Oaks, Shawnee, KS | 83.8 °F | 87 °F | 69 °F | 61% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 3:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Little Fall Estates, Shawnee, KS | 84.3 °F | 87 °F | 68 °F | 58% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 827 ft | 3:32 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Shawnee KS , Shawnee, KS | 85 °F | 89 °F | 69 °F | 58% | SE at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 816 ft | 2:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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