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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 23, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 23, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. 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 | 51 | 46 | 62 | 51 | 67 | 47 | 54 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph NNW | 9 mph North | 8 mph NE | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 86% | 62% | 49% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 56% | 44% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 65 | 46 | 67 | 46 | 61 | 48 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 14 mph ESE | 15 mph SE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 77% | 50% | 46% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 19% | 31% | 60% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 60 | 51 | 69 | 58 | 74 | 60 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 15 mph South | 13 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 72% | 66% | 61% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 71% | 70% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 73 | 65 | 76 | 66 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 14 mph SSE | 10 mph South | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 98% | 75% | 71% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 84% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 73 | 65 | 74 | 67 | 70 | 62 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 84% | 76% | 74% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 59 | 73 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 15 mph SSW | 13 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 72% | 56% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 75 | 65 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 17 mph SSW | 12 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 57% | 64% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 16% | 0% | 7% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 77 | 67 | 78 | 70 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSE | 17 mph South | 15 mph South | 14 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 72% | 77% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 96% | 90% | 76% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 79 | 69 | 79 | 71 | 71 | 70 |
| Wind | 14 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 72% | 77% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 50% | 61% | 56% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 79 | 71 | 79 | 74 | 71 | 71 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 76% | 84% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 31% | 45% | 54% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 68 | 77 | 71 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 84% | 93% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMCI) | 77 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KMCI) | 93 °F (1939) | 41 °F (1963) |
| Yesterday | 68 °F | 52 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:57 AM CDT | 8:32 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:26 AM CDT | 9:03 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:48 AM CDT | 9:42 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:05 AM CDT | 10:25 PM CDT |
| Moon | 7:06 PM CDT | 4:42 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 36m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 34m
Tomorrow will be 1m 29s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Poplar Bluff
76 °F
West Plains
74 °F
Cape Girardeau
74 °F
Springfield
73 °F
Branson
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51 °F
Warrensburg
51 °F
Kaiser
51 °F
Monett
52 °F
Joplin
52 °F
Springfield
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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 International | 66 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 5:53 PM CDT |
| Mosby | 66 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:15 PM CDT |
| Kansas City | 67 °F | Overcast | 5:54 PM CDT |
| Lee's Summit | 65 °F | Overcast | 5:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA3326 Minneapolis, MN |
KMCI | 06:21PM | On Time |
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CPZ5845 Minneapolis, MN |
KMCI | 06:24PM | On Time |
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SWA1898 Tampa, FL |
KMCI | 06:27PM | On Time |
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RPA4912 Denver, CO |
KMCI | 06:29PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMCI) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 30° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 3400 ft |
METAR KMCI 232253Z 05007KT 10SM BKN034 19/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP218 T01890106
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Twins vs. Tigers | 7:08 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 45 °F |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 65 °F |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 67 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 51° F/ 11° C |
| Houston vs. Sporting Kansas City | 2:30 PM CDT on May 26, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °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, 67 °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 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Smithville, MO | 66.9 °F | - | 55 °F | 66% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 960 ft | 6:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Clinton Estates, Trimble, MO | 64.9 °F | - | 54 °F | 68% | NE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 6:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Fairfield, Kansas City, MO | 65.8 °F | - | 28 °F | 24% | East at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 6:19 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West of Liberty on 291, Kansas City, MO | 65.7 °F | - | 46 °F | 48% | NE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Kearney MO , Kearney, MO | 66 °F | - | 53 °F | 63% | ENE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 6:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Kansas City North, Kansas City, MO | 64.9 °F | - | 52 °F | 64% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 6:12 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Whitegates, Kearney, MO | 66.2 °F | - | 56 °F | 69% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 790 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Stonecrest, Kearney, MO | 67.3 °F | - | 53 °F | 60% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| KC North - N Oak/Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO | 65.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 69% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Gladstone, Gladstone, MO | 66.0 °F | - | 51 °F | 59% | ESE at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 994 ft | 6:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Holt M, Holt, MO | 67 °F | - | 54 °F | 64% | NE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 5:57 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Liberty High School, Liberty, MO | 65.0 °F | - | 52 °F | 63% | North at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Liberty City Hall, Liberty, MO | 66.4 °F | - | 52 °F | 59% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hamilton Heights, Gladstone, MO | 64.8 °F | - | 55 °F | 70% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 984 ft | 6:19 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Meadow Lakes Estates, Liberty, MO | 64.5 °F | - | 55 °F | 71% | NE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 960 ft | 6:18 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Kansas City North, MO | 65.5 °F | - | 21 °F | 18% | North at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wornall Heights, Excelsior Springs, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 54 °F | 62% | NE at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 6:19 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Riverside, MO, Riverside, MO | 65.2 °F | - | 54 °F | 68% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest WOLCOT , Kansas City, KS | 66 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 757 ft | 4:25 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Westheight, Kansas City, KS | 65.1 °F | - | 44 °F | 46% | East at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 893 ft | 6:19 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fort Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, KS | 60.1 °F | - | 53 °F | 77% | NW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 5:59 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest LVNWTH , Leavenworth, KS | 63 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 4:35 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 66 °F | - | 53 °F | 63% | NE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 5:48 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 66 °F | - | 53 °F | 64% | NE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 5:49 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| South Broadway, Leavenworth, KS | 70.7 °F | 77 °F | 47 °F | 43% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 919 ft | 6:20 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 66 °F | - | 55 °F | 68% | North at 0 mph | 41.60 in / hr | 984 ft | 6:01 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest ELMIR1 , Elmira, MO | 63 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 2:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 68 °F | - | 54 °F | 60% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 857 ft | 5:39 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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