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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 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 22, 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 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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| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 47 | 62 | 51 | 66 | 49 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 9 mph North | 9 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 76% | 67% | 54% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 10% | 28% | 26% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 62 | 47 | 68 | 49 | 62 | 51 |
| Wind | 8 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 85% | 58% | 48% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 14% | 13% | 49% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 52 | 65 | 59 | 76 | 64 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 12 mph South | 10 mph SSE | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 81% | 65% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 50% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 59% | 64% | 55% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 59 | 57 | 67 | 65 | 71 | 67 | 66 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 15 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 92% | 88% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 20% | 94% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 59 | 69 | 65 | 73 | 67 | 69 | 60 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 13 mph South | 11 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 84% | 86% | 83% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 72% | 99% | 18% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 59 | 77 | 63 | 79 | 67 | 71 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 15 mph SSW | 12 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 63% | 66% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 84% | 100% | 52% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 64 | 79 | 66 | 78 | 69 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 16 mph South | 10 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 63% | 70% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 87% | 67% | 91% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 69 | 64 | 78 | 67 | 80 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSE | 17 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 14 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 69% | 70% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 94% | 86% | 71% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 78 | 69 | 79 | 72 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 14 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 74% | 77% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 41% | 45% | 37% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 70 | 68 | 79 | 71 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 71 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 73% | 83% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 12% | 27% | 40% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 69 | 69 | 77 | 73 | 78 | 76 | 70 | 70 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 86% | 95% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KOJC) | 77 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KOJC) | 89 °F (1956) | 39 °F (1963) |
| Yesterday | 66 °F | 54 °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 | 5:58 AM CDT | 8:30 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM CDT | 9:01 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:49 AM CDT | 9:39 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:06 AM CDT | 10:22 PM CDT |
| Moon | 7:04 PM CDT | 4:43 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 32m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 95% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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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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66 °F
Cape Girardeau
64 °F
Poplar Bluff
64 °F
St. Louis
64 °F
St. Charles
62 °F
Jefferson City
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53 °F
West Plains
53 °F
Kirksville
53 °F
Monett
53 °F
Warrensburg
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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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| Lee's Summit | 55 °F | Clear | 3:53 AM CDT |
| Kansas City | 57 °F | Clear | 3:54 AM CDT |
| Olathe | 56 °F | Clear | 3:53 AM CDT |
| Mosby | 55 °F | Overcast | 4:35 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FLX340 St Louis, MO |
KMKC | 04:26AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KLXT) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 310° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KLXT 230853Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01280089 53012
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Exonerated | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 45°F |
| Chad Vaughn | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 53°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Valley Forge Development, Lees Summit, MO | 55.4 °F | 49 °F | 80% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 4:30 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Prairie Lee Lake Area, Lee's Summit, MO | 55.9 °F | 50 °F | 82% | WSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest LTLBLU , Kansas City, MO | 55 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 795 ft | 2:20 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET 3E Lee\'s Summit MO, Lee's Summit, MO | 56 °F | 50 °F | 81% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 971 ft | 3:56 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| 50 Hiway and Ranson Rd, Lee's Summit, MO | 55.4 °F | 50 °F | 81% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SE-LSMO-OHS, LEES SUMMIT, MO | 55.0 °F | 32 °F | 42% | NW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Lees Summit MO , Lee's Summit, MO | 55 °F | 49 °F | 81% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 972 ft | 4:05 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| 40 Hwy & NW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs, MO | 55.4 °F | 37 °F | 50% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 842 ft | 4:30 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Lee's Summit, MO | 53.6 °F | 48 °F | 82% | NW at 4.2 mph | - / hr | 971 ft | 5:29 AM EDT | Normal | ||
| Woodland Lake Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 52.9 °F | 48 °F | 85% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pryor Meadows, Lee's Summit, MO | 55.6 °F | 54 °F | 92% | WNW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 995 ft | 4:30 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Easley Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 56.5 °F | 46 °F | 67% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 999 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 55 °F | 52 °F | 91% | WNW at 0 mph | 81.91 in / hr | 958 ft | 4:03 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Near the Old Airport, Independence, MO | 55.7 °F | 48 °F | 74% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Raintree, Lee's Summit, MO | 56.7 °F | 48 °F | 73% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Waterfield North, Blue Springs, MO | 55.0 °F | 49 °F | 81% | North at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Near George Owens Park, Independence, MO | 55.2 °F | 50 °F | 83% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 845 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lees Summit, Lees Summit, MO | 56.1 °F | 56 °F | 98% | West at 6.3 mph | - / hr | 958 ft | 4:29 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Raintree Lake, Lee's Summit, MO | 55.9 °F | 35 °F | 45% | NW at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 4:30 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 56 °F | 50 °F | 80% | North at 0 mph | 41.60 in / hr | 984 ft | 4:04 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest PLSNHL , Greenwood, MO | 52 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 3:35 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest BARYGN , Kansas City, MO | 58 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Silverlake Station, Raymore, MO | 55.6 °F | 37 °F | 52% | West at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1076 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Scott's Waldo Station, Kansas City, MO | 54.8 °F | 49 °F | 81% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 4:28 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Bayhill Estates, Pleasant Hill, MO | 55.0 °F | 50 °F | 84% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 4:30 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Moreland's Waldo Weather, Kansas City, MO | 55.9 °F | 2 °F | 11% | NNE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Verona Gardens, LEAWOOD, KS | 58.1 °F | 48 °F | 69% | North at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 4:10 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hickory Hills, Pleasant Hill, MO | 55.2 °F | 55 °F | 99% | South at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 938 ft | 4:31 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Kansas City, MO | 57.0 °F | 50 °F | 78% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:18 AM CDT | Normal | ||
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