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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 in the evening, then overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 65% | 61% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 100% | 77% | 69% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 81 | 66 | 81 | 66 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 60% | 59% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 100% | 100% | 77% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 66 | 78 | 64 | 76 | 64 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 65% | 65% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 88% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 69 | 53 | 58 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 12 mph WSW | 14 mph WNW | 12 mph NW |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 57% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 89% | 19% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 61 | 43 | 69 | 43 | 57 | 36 |
| Wind | 13 mph NW | 19 mph NNW | 14 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 72% | 49% | 37% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 66% | 2% | 44% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 33 | 66 | 36 | 65 | 44 | 56 | 39 |
| Wind | 11 mph WNW | 15 mph WNW | 10 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 43% | 33% | 44% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 11% | 97% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 33 | 65 | 40 | 69 | 45 | 58 | 40 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 8 mph WNW | 9 mph West | 5 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 42% | 40% | 42% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 70% | 83% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 34 | 68 | 44 | 69 | 50 | 59 | 48 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 4 mph NW | 6 mph WSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 38% | 41% | 49% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 50% | 30% | 30% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 51 | 72 | 56 | 74 | 62 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 4 mph South | 5 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 57% | 64% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 83% | 77% | 66% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 74 | 66 | 78 | 69 | 71 | 68 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 74% | 73% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 61% | 53% | 49% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 68 | 77 | 68 | 78 | 68 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 71% | 70% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 51% | 53% | 55% |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 | 65 | 76 | 67 | 76 | 71 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 2 mph South | 4 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 72% | 81% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 75 °F | 56 °F |
| Record | 95 °F (1934) | 41 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 62 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Ship John Shoal, NJ | 66.0 °F |
| Cape May, NJ | 68.0 °F |
| Delaware City, DE | 68.0 °F |
| Marcus Hook, PA | 73.0 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:40 AM EDT | 8:15 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:09 AM EDT | 8:46 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:30 AM EDT | 9:25 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:46 AM EDT | 10:09 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:26 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:07 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 37m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 34m
Tomorrow will be 1m 37s 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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| Philadelphia Wings Airport | 73 °F | Clear | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Philadelphia | 76 °F | Scattered Clouds | 8:54 PM EDT |
| Northeast Philadelphia | 77 °F | Clear | 8:54 PM EDT |
| Pottstown | 75 °F | Clear | 8:54 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWI3656 Providence, RI |
KPHL | 09:30PM | On Time |
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AWE1608 Orlando, FL |
KPHL | 09:32PM | On Time |
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PDT4305 Newport News, VA |
KPHL | 09:38PM | On Time |
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AWI3621 Cleveland, OH |
KPHL | 09:39PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPHL) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPHL 220054Z 18006KT 10SM SCT220 24/19 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02440189 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Danielson, Deerhoof, and People Get Ready | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Partly Cloudy, 48°F |
| Small Houses | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Partly Cloudy, 50°F |
| TIMON OF ATHENS | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Partly Cloudy, 48°F |
| UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS | 1:00 PM EDT 2013-04-15 |
Mostly Cloudy, 59°F |
| Walnut Street Theatre's Good People | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 63°F |
| Ivan & Alyosha | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 62°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Lafayette Hill, Whitemarsh, PA | 73.9 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 215 ft | 9:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Mendel Science Center, Villanova Univers, Villanova, PA | 74.0 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 86% | WSW at 4.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 9:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Phila PA , Philadelphia, PA | 76 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 83% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 259 ft | 9:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA | 76.5 °F | 77 °F | 74 °F | 93% | SSW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Saint Davids PA , Radnor, PA | 74 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 423 ft | 9:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Germantown Ave. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA | 73.9 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 77% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 185 ft | 9:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Erdenheim, Erdenheim, PA | 74.5 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 79% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 220 ft | 9:01 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA | 74.9 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 75% | SW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 346 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Havertown, Havertown, PA | 73.4 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 89% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| St Davids Golf Club, Wayne, PA | 73.7 °F | 73 °F | 68 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Newtown Square PA , Broomall, PA | 72 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 81% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 442 ft | 9:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Glenside PA , Oreland, PA | 74 °F | 74 °F | 69 °F | 84% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 311 ft | 9:12 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Aronwold, Newtown Square, PA | 71.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 87% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 9:37 PM EDT | Normal | |
| West Philly, Philadelphia, PA | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 79% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 9:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Ambler PA, Dresher, PA | 73 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 86% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 229 ft | 9:16 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| University City - West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 76.1 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 82% | SSW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 70 ft | 9:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| North Hills, North Hills, PA | 74.6 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 76% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 287 ft | 9:38 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Devon, PA, Devon, PA | 71.8 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 80% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 358 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CBS3 Studios, Philadelphia, PA | 78.8 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 56 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Berwyn PA U, Berwyn, PA | 72 °F | - | 69 °F | 89% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 450 ft | 9:09 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Downtown Fort Washington, Fort Washington, PA | 71.5 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 229 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Berwyn PA , Tredyffrin, PA | 73 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 84% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 528 ft | 9:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Center City East, Philadelphia, PA | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 68 °F | 70% | North at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 52 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Rose Tree, Media, PA | 71.9 °F | - | 68 °F | 88% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 9:38 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maple Glen, Maple Glen, PA | 71.8 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 358 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Steve's Ogden Ave Weather, Swarthmore, PA | 72.5 °F | 72 °F | 67 °F | 84% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 167 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old City Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 69 °F | 75% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 85 ft | 9:38 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Roslyn, Abington, PA | 73.8 °F | 76 °F | 39 °F | 28% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 295 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Broad and Washington, Philadelphia, PA | 77.4 °F | 77 °F | 31 °F | 18% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maple Glen, PA | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 71% | West at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 345 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Port Richmond (JcWeather), Philadelphia, PA | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 64 °F | 60% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 20 ft | 9:39 PM EDT | Normal | |
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