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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 thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Clear with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 83 | 66 | 82 | 66 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 55% | 56% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 69% | 65% | 75% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 73 | 64 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 81% | 73% | 70% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 88% | 87% | 98% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 62 | 47 | 51 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 12 mph West | 15 mph NW | 13 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 87% | 93% | 56% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 100% | 22% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 44 | 60 | 37 | 61 | 37 | 49 | 35 |
| Wind | 14 mph NW | 20 mph NNW | 15 mph NW | 10 mph NW |
| Humidity | 84% | 43% | 41% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 85% | 20% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 31 | 62 | 32 | 64 | 38 | 49 | 31 |
| Wind | 10 mph WNW | 15 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 50% | 31% | 38% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 33 | 63 | 35 | 66 | 43 | 53 | 35 |
| Wind | 5 mph WNW | 10 mph WNW | 8 mph West | 6 mph North |
| Humidity | 52% | 35% | 42% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 32 | 66 | 40 | 70 | 47 | 59 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph WSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 46% | 37% | 45% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 5% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 48 | 70 | 56 | 72 | 63 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 61% | 62% | 72% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 46% | 39% | 46% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 74 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 78% | 89% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 70% | 53% | 43% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 75 | 68 | 78 | 70 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 98% | 77% | 76% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 43% | 48% | 58% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 66 | 75 | 68 | 75 | 70 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 77% | 85% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KABE) | 73 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KABE) | 92 °F (1934) | 32 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 58 °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 | 5:40 AM EDT | 8:18 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:09 AM EDT | 8:49 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:29 AM EDT | 9:29 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:45 AM EDT | 10:13 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:28 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:08 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 40m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 37m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
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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89 °F
Avoca
88 °F
Altoona
88 °F
Williamsport
88 °F
Allentown
87 °F
Harrisburg
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57 °F
Selinsgrove
58 °F
Allentown
59 °F
Fort Indiantown Gap
59 °F
Williamsport
59 °F
Quakertown
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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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| Allentown | 73 °F | Clear | 9:55 PM EDT |
| Allentown | 75 °F | Clear | 9:51 PM EDT |
| Quakertown | 72 °F | Clear | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Pottstown | 73 °F | Clear | 9:54 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASH2668 Charlotte, NC |
KABE | 10:53PM | On Time |
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ASQ947T Chicago, IL |
KABE | 11:16PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KXLL) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 241° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KXLL 220155Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2988 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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| Breinigsville / Lower Macungie, Mertztown, PA | 73.5 °F | 74 °F | 66 °F | 77% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 413 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Allentown PA U, Trexlertown, PA | 74 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 76% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 406 ft | 10:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Air Products Campus Wx, Allentown, PA | 74.1 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 77% | SW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 413 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Macungie Area Weather, Macungie, PA | 72.5 °F | 73 °F | 66 °F | 79% | SSE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 518 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mertztown, Mertztown, PA | 73.9 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 10:13 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Harlem, Barto, PA | 69.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 92% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 866 ft | 10:06 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Allentown, Wescosville, PA | 72.4 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 444 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Weisenberg, Breinigsville, PA | 72.5 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 81% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Werner Ent. Allentown, Allentown, PA | 74.0 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 78% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Orefield, PA | 73.4 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 83% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 469 ft | 10:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fogelsville, PA | 71.6 °F | - | 12 °F | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 570 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Allentown, Allentown, PA | 74.0 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 75% | WSW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 390 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Greenwhich Tws, Kutztown, PA | 72.3 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 10:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Reserve at Bally Spring, BARTO, PA | 73.8 °F | 75 °F | 28 °F | 18% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 570 ft | 10:16 PM EDT | Normal | |
| South Filmore Street, Allentown, PA | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 79% | SE at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 341 ft | 10:16 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Game Preserve Rd, Schnecksville, PA | 68.9 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 427 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Pikeville, Oley, PA | 70.0 °F | - | 66 °F | 88% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 418 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Milford Twp, Pennsburg, PA | 69.2 °F | - | 66 °F | 90% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 567 ft | 10:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Whitehall, PA | 73.7 °F | 75 °F | 65 °F | 75% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 374 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Schnecksville, PA | 73.4 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 84% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 571 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| upper saucon township, Coopersburg, PA | 72.2 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 85% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 609 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Werley's Corner, New Tripoli, PA | 73.0 °F | - | 72 °F | 97% | SW at 2.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Milford Township, Quakertown, PA | 72.1 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 82% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 544 ft | 10:07 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Oley, Oley, PA | 70.2 °F | - | 67 °F | 91% | NW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 423 ft | 10:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Oley, Oley, PA | 68.9 °F | - | 56 °F | 63% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 381 ft | 10:16 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Hokendauqua, Whitehall, PA | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 77% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 310 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Earl Township Park, Boyertown, PA | 70.7 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 10:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Boyertown, Earl Twp, PA | 68.1 °F | - | 65 °F | 90% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 670 ft | 10:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Ruscombmanor Twp, Fleetwood, PA | 70.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 978 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Strawberry Acres, Coplay, PA | 73.6 °F | 74 °F | 67 °F | 81% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 518 ft | 10:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Manatawny Creek, Earlville, Boyertown, PA | 74.4 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 78% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 9:23 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Slatington PA , Slatington, PA | 73 °F | - | 71 °F | 93% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 823 ft | 9:37 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Marlborough Township, Green Lane, PA | 70.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 91% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 490 ft | 10:10 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Wooded Ridge, Green Lane, PA | 71.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | West at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 538 ft | 10:08 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Fleetwood PA, Oley, PA | 72 °F | - | 71 °F | 96% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 10:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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