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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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| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 71 | 55 | 74 | 55 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 9 mph WSW | 10 mph West | 8 mph WSW | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 81% | 55% | 52% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 30% | 33% | 45% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 49 | 64 | 49 | 71 | 50 | 58 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 12 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 78% | 57% | 45% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 53% | 53% | 47% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 48 | 63 | 53 | 71 | 54 | 56 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNW | 9 mph North | 9 mph NE | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 90% | 65% | 52% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 30% | 22% | 8% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 45 | 66 | 49 | 72 | 54 | 59 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 79% | 54% | 52% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 89% | 47% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 46 | 68 | 55 | 73 | 65 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 62% | 65% | 76% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 75 | 69 | 79 | 71 | 66 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 13 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 80% | 77% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 100% | 18% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog | Clear |
| 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 | 64 | 63 | 82 | 69 | 86 | 71 | 73 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 13 mph South | 10 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 98% | 65% | 58% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 90% | 94% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 81 | 69 | 85 | 70 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 16 mph South | 13 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 64% | 58% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 98% | 61% | 30% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 87 | 67 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 55% | 53% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 72% | 58% | 58% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:35 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 | 10 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 60% | 74% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 75% | 65% | 61% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 79 | 69 | 78 | 73 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 92% | 72% | 85% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 63% | 62% | 50% |
| 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 | 69 | 67 | 78 | 69 | 78 | 73 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 73% | 82% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 (KMCI) | 76 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KMCI) | 97 °F (1956) | 38 °F (1892) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| 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 | 5:57 AM CDT | 8:29 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM CDT | 9:00 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:48 AM CDT | 9:38 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:06 AM CDT | 10:21 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:45 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:25 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 35s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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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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| Mosby | 70 °F | Clear | 7:55 PM CDT |
| Kansas City International | 66 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:53 PM CDT |
| Kansas City | 70 °F | Clear | 7:54 PM CDT |
| Lee's Summit | 68 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA3479 Orlando, FL |
KMCI | 07:55PM | On Time |
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SWA471 Baltimore, MD |
KMCI | 08:12PM | On Time |
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RPA4931 Denver, CO |
KMCI | 08:17PM | On Time |
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FLG3654 Covington, KY |
KMCI | 08:27PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGPH) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 45° (NE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KGPH 220055Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 21/10 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 |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Clear, 68 °F |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °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 |
| Houston vs. Sporting Kansas City | 2:30 PM CDT on May 26, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F |
| Montreal vs. Sporting Kansas City | 7:30 PM CDT on June 01, 2013 | Average High 76° F/ 24° 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 |
| Hollywood Casino 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on October 06, 2013 | Average High 69° F/ 20° 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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| Wornall Heights, Excelsior Springs, MO | 69.4 °F | - | 53 °F | 55% | NE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 7:56 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest ELMIR1 , Elmira, MO | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Holt M, Holt, MO | 71 °F | 77 °F | 52 °F | 51% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 7:31 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Stonecrest, Kearney, MO | 69.7 °F | - | 51 °F | 52% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 7:56 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Whitegates, Kearney, MO | 69.7 °F | - | 54 °F | 57% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 790 ft | 7:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Mineral City, Rayville, MO | 69.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 61% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 788 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Kearney MO , Kearney, MO | 69 °F | - | 52 °F | 54% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 7:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Meadow Lakes Estates, Liberty, MO | 68.2 °F | - | 54 °F | 61% | West at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 960 ft | 7:53 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Dockery MO, Richmond, MO | 68.5 °F | - | 56 °F | 64% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 872 ft | 8:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Liberty City Hall, Liberty, MO | 69.9 °F | - | 47 °F | 44% | WNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brookridge TJS1, Kansas City, MO | 68.7 °F | - | 51 °F | 54% | West at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 7:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| West of Liberty on 291, Kansas City, MO | 69.6 °F | - | 43 °F | 38% | West at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 7:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Liberty High School, Liberty, MO | 69.0 °F | - | 48 °F | 47% | NW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 7:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Smithville, MO | 69.6 °F | - | 54 °F | 57% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 960 ft | 7:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest ETON , Independence, MO | 75 °F | 73 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 745 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Clinton Estates, Trimble, MO | 67.2 °F | - | 50 °F | 55% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 7:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest BUCKNR , Buckner, MO | 70 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 729 ft | 6:35 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Fairfield, Kansas City, MO | 68.5 °F | - | 10 °F | 10% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kansas City North, Kansas City, MO | 69.3 °F | - | 50 °F | 50% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 7:53 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Weathermayhem, Cameron, MO | 69.8 °F | - | 48 °F | 46% | WSW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1000 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| GRACEMORE-Near Worlds of Fun, KANSAS CITY, MO | 70.9 °F | 77 °F | 49 °F | 46% | SW at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 813 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Gladstone, Gladstone, MO | 68.5 °F | - | 49 °F | 50% | WNW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 994 ft | 7:52 PM CDT | Normal | |
| KC North - N Oak/Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO | 67.9 °F | - | 53 °F | 58% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hamilton Heights, Gladstone, MO | 69.0 °F | - | 51 °F | 53% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 984 ft | 7:54 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Kansas City North, MO | 68.5 °F | - | 19 °F | 15% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near George Owens Park, Independence, MO | 70.1 °F | 77 °F | 53 °F | 54% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 845 ft | 7:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest NETTLE , Hamilton, MO | 79 °F | 77 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 772 ft | 5:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 70 °F | - | 52 °F | 53% | North at 0 mph | 41.60 in / hr | 984 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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