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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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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms, then thunderstorms and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 76 | 64 | 76 | 64 | 62 | 59 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSE | 4 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 93% | 63% | 64% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 72% | 57% | 75% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 70 | 64 | 75 | 64 | 66 | 63 |
| Wind | 1 mph East | 6 mph SW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 96% | 81% | 67% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 70% | 73% | 80% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 67 | 64 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 90% | 92% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 60% | 70% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 84% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 52 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 9 mph South | 10 mph South | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 100% | 86% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 48 | 56 | 51 | 57 | 45 | 49 | 40 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 15 mph NNW | 15 mph NW | 12 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 84% | 62% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 79% | 91% | 71% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 34 | 62 | 34 | 62 | 36 | 51 | 32 |
| Wind | 15 mph WNW | 20 mph WNW | 14 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 61% | 35% | 37% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 33 | 63 | 31 | 63 | 35 | 52 | 31 |
| Wind | 10 mph West | 15 mph West | 11 mph WNW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 57% | 29% | 34% | 44% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 31 | 63 | 36 | 62 | 44 | 55 | 44 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph WNW | 8 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 51% | 36% | 51% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 1% | 0% | 55% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 42 | 65 | 47 | 67 | 55 | 58 | 57 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph South | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 65% | 52% | 66% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 69% | 44% | 42% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 68 | 59 | 69 | 59 | 60 | 57 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 69% | 69% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 64% | 48% | 38% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 55 | 71 | 54 | 71 | 54 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 54% | 55% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 30% | 30% | 32% |
| 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 | 58 | 56 | 69 | 60 | 69 | 63 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 72% | 81% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KIJD) | 71 °F | 46 °F |
| Record (KIJD) | 91 °F (1975) | 28 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 79.2 °F | 56.0 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| New London, CT | 54.0 °F |
| New Haven, CT | 60.1 °F |
| Newport, RI | 60.1 °F |
| Quonset Point, RI | 60.1 °F |
| Conimicut Light, RI | 69.1 °F |
| Providence, RI | 64.0 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:22 AM EDT | 8:07 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:50 AM EDT | 8:39 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:09 AM EDT | 9:20 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:23 AM EDT | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:14 PM EDT | 2:52 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 49m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 44m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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91 °F
Windsor Locks
88 °F
Hartford
87 °F
Willimantic
86 °F
Meriden
86 °F
Danbury
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55 °F
Groton
57 °F
Danbury
59 °F
Meriden
59 °F
Oxford
60 °F
Willimantic
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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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| Willimantic | 68 °F | Light Thunderstorm Rain Mist | 7:52 PM EDT |
| Groton | 65 °F | Clear | 6:56 PM EDT |
| Hartford | 81 °F | Overcast | 6:53 PM EDT |
| Pawtucket | 54 °F | Overcast | 7:35 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KIJD) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 74° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | 2500 ft |
METAR KIJD 212352Z AUTO 02007KT 6SM -TSRA BR FEW010 BKN025 OVC120 20/18 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW-E TSE29B33 SLP136 P0005 60006 T02000183 10306 20200 53034
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Next Step Group | 11:00 AM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 54°F |
| 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Pudding Hill, Scotland, CT | 66.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 492 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KINNE, Canterbury, CT | 53.1 °F | - | 17 °F | 24% | SW at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 430 ft | 4:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Eastford, CT | 63.1 °F | - | 60 °F | 90% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 7:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS MANSFIELD HOLLOW LAKE - NATCHAUG CT, North Windham, CT | 68 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.03 in / hr | 229 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lewiston Acres, Willimantic, CT | 68.7 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 384 ft | 7:52 PM EDT | Normal | |
| PSLA Research Farm, Storrs, CT | 74.9 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 91% | North at - | 0.08 in / hr | 666 ft | 7:46 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Franklin Street, Danielson, CT | 59.8 °F | - | 58 °F | 92% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 249 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pomfret School, Pomfret, CT | 57.2 °F | - | 54 °F | 90% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.24 in / hr | 577 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Ashford CT , Ashford, CT | 64 °F | - | 63 °F | 95% | South at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 695 ft | 7:28 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Babcock Hill, Lebanon, CT | 70.2 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | SSE at 2.0 mph | - / hr | 440 ft | 7:44 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Major Drive, Plainfield, CT | 64.5 °F | - | 59 °F | 83% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 495 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Plainfield CT, Moosup, CT | 66 °F | - | 59 °F | 79% | SSE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 530 ft | 7:27 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Masons Mill, Storrs, CT | 66.1 °F | - | 64 °F | 94% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 350 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| J A acres, Sterling, CT | 63.5 °F | - | 62 °F | 95% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 540 ft | 7:14 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Woodstock CT , Woodstock, CT | 60 °F | - | 58 °F | 94% | NE at 3 mph | 0.34 in / hr | 908 ft | 7:23 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Yantic River, Bozrah, CT | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 79% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 200 ft | 7:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS WEST THOMPSON LAKE , Grosvenor Dale, CT | 58 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.12 in / hr | 363 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| SE Tolland, Tolland, CT | 65.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | NNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 750 ft | 7:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Pinebrook, Tolland, CT | 65.1 °F | - | 65 °F | 99% | East at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 720 ft | 7:44 PM EDT | Normal | |
| NE Tolland, Tolland, CT | 65.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 90% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 710 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chepachet, RI | 55.1 °F | - | 54 °F | 94% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 764 ft | 7:46 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Union CT , Stafford Springs, CT | 63 °F | - | 59 °F | 87% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1253 ft | 7:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| At Skinner Lane, Hebron, CT | 71.5 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 84% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Woodside Road, Amston, CT | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 7:44 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stickney Hill, Union, CT | 61.6 °F | - | 57 °F | 85% | North at - | - / hr | 1050 ft | 7:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| A69 Pray Hill, Foster, RI | 55.1 °F | - | 53 °F | 93% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ponagansett Reservoir, West Glocester, RI | 54.7 °F | - | 54 °F | 96% | ESE at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 665 ft | 7:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Foster Center, Foster, RI | 56.5 °F | - | 56 °F | 100% | NE at 3.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 538 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CT | 73.4 °F | 74 °F | 66 °F | 79% | East at 5.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 7:54 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Amston, Amston, CT | 74.9 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 83% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 459 ft | 7:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Leela Way, Tolland, CT | 64.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 93% | ENE at 7.0 mph | 0.13 in / hr | 848 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Brendan Heights, Stafford Springs, CT | 64.0 °F | - | 63 °F | 97% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.34 in / hr | 650 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Quinebaug CT, Thompson, CT | 64.0 °F | - | 63 °F | 98% | SSW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 400 ft | 6:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Jagger Lane, Hebron, CT | 71.1 °F | - | 71 °F | 99% | North at 4.5 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 611 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tufts Hill, Dudley, MA | 56.0 °F | - | 55 °F | 97% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| London Road, Hebron, CT | 69.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 95% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 7:53 PM EDT | Normal | |
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