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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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| Overcast with thunderstorms. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 61 | 71 | 64 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph WSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 88% | 79% | 96% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 95% | 85% | 55% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 55 | 67 | 55 | 70 | 57 | 59 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 12 mph West | 9 mph West | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 97% | 65% | 62% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 22% | 7% | 34% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 52 | 69 | 55 | 65 | 56 | 56 | 52 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNW | 10 mph North | 11 mph NNE | 9 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 84% | 58% | 71% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 13% | 39% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 49 | 68 | 48 | 68 | 53 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 76% | 51% | 58% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 99% | 86% | 48% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 46 | 71 | 55 | 72 | 65 | 67 | 56 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 54% | 58% | 78% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | 98% | 75% | 35% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 54 | 78 | 62 | 76 | 65 | 67 | 58 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 68% | 57% | 69% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 39% | 100% | 60% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 54 | 80 | 56 | 76 | 55 | 69 | 55 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 14 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 67% | 44% | 51% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 76% | 24% | 15% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 58 | 81 | 60 | 80 | 58 | 70 | 59 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 16 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 72% | 48% | 45% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 92% | 84% | 83% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 59 | 80 | 61 | 78 | 61 | 70 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 50% | 55% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 100% | 100% | 74% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 63 | 80 | 64 | 78 | 65 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 57% | 64% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 24% | 32% | 28% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 80 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 63% | 70% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 15% | 36% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KSGF) | 77 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KSGF) | 91 °F (1987) | 36 °F (1892) |
| Yesterday | 77 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4 | ||
| 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 | 6:00 AM CDT | 8:19 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:30 AM CDT | 8:49 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:54 AM CDT | 9:25 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:14 AM CDT | 10:05 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:38 PM CDT | 3:23 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 18m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 19m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
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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79 °F
Cape Girardeau
78 °F
Poplar Bluff
73 °F
St. Louis
72 °F
St. Charles
71 °F
Spirit of St Louis
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57 °F
Lee's Summit
57 °F
St. Joseph
59 °F
Warrensburg
59 °F
Branson
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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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| Springfield | 67 °F | Clear | 10:52 AM CDT |
| Branson | 63 °F | Light Thunderstorm Rain | 11:10 AM CDT |
| Monett | 63 °F | Overcast | 11:15 AM CDT |
| Harrison | 64 °F | Light Rain | 10:53 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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EGF3410 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KSGF | 11:52AM | On Time |
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ASQ5416 Atlanta, GA |
KSGF | 11:54AM | On Time |
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EGF4179 Chicago, IL |
KSGF | 11:56AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KHFJ) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 240° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | 1700 ft |
METAR KHFJ 211615Z AUTO 24004G14KT 10SM BKN017 BKN070 OVC110 17/15 A2984 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sunrise Rotary - Polio Awareness | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 57°F |
| Sunrise Rotary - Polio Awareness | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 70°F |
| Sunrise Rotary - Polio Awareness | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| RSS-Regional Success Summit - Springfield (4/19/13) | 7:00 AM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Overcast, 36°F |
| Scooby-Doo Live! Coming to Springfield, MO | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 46°F |
| Sunrise Rotary - Polio Awareness | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Overcast, 39°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 77 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| CARRIAGE PARK, SPRINGFIELD, MO | 66.7 °F | 62 °F | 84% | SE at 60.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1288 ft | 11:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Southview Estates, Springfield, MO | 66.8 °F | 61 °F | 81% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1191 ft | 11:20 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Cubfan3 - SW Springfield, Springfield, MO | 67.8 °F | 67 °F | 96% | SE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1286 ft | 11:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SE Springfield - Brentwood, Springfield, MO | 68.9 °F | 64 °F | 83% | NNE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1312 ft | 11:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SE Springfield, Springfield, MO | 68.2 °F | 65 °F | 88% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1252 ft | 11:07 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Battlefield MO, Battlefield, MO | 61.1 °F | 57 °F | 86% | NNW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1263 ft | 11:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Battlefield, MO | 66.6 °F | 63 °F | 87% | NE at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1268 ft | 11:22 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ozark, MO | 66.9 °F | 60 °F | 80% | ESE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1299 ft | 11:22 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Urban Roots Farm, Springfield, MO | 67.6 °F | 63 °F | 85% | South at 7.3 mph | - / hr | 1306 ft | 11:12 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| West Springfield, Springfield, MO | 67.1 °F | 63 °F | 86% | ESE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1325 ft | 11:22 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Springfield, MO | 69.1 °F | 62 °F | 79% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1329 ft | 11:09 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest I-44 @ US 65 - Springfield , Springfield, MO | 67 °F | 59 °F | 75% | WSW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1314 ft | 10:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Ozark MO , Ozark, MO | 66 °F | 61 °F | 85% | WSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 11:00 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Rogersville, Rogersville, MO | 65.0 °F | 63 °F | 92% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1453 ft | 11:07 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Rose Hill Acres, Billings, MO | 65.1 °F | 61 °F | 86% | NW at 14.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1339 ft | 11:22 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest I-44 @ MM 60.85 - Halltown , Halltown, MO | 67 °F | 60 °F | 79% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1263 ft | 10:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Mountainview, Sparta, MO | 65.7 °F | 60 °F | 83% | SW at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1306 ft | 11:21 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Ash Grove, Ash Grove, MO | 67.0 °F | 63 °F | 88% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 257 ft | 11:00 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Ash Grove MO , Ash Grove, MO | 68 °F | 64 °F | 86% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 843 ft | 10:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Farmland, Crane, MO | 63.4 °F | 60 °F | 90% | NW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1188 ft | 11:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Day Road, Walnut Shade, MO | 64.4 °F | 60 °F | 86% | SSE at 6.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1273 ft | 11:22 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Ozark Heights, Ozark, MO | 66.3 °F | 62 °F | 87% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 11:20 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Marshfield, MO | 66.9 °F | 63 °F | 87% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1504 ft | 11:08 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Springfield, MO | 67.5 °F | 60 °F | 76% | South at 5.3 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 11:16 AM CDT | Normal | ||
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