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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 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
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
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by 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
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
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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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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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 20, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 79 | 63 | 80 | 63 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 11 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 56% | 56% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 71% | 61% | 78% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 73 | 61 | 66 | 56 | 56 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph West | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 90% | 66% | 71% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 93% | 82% | 84% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 53 | 47 | 49 | 42 | 43 | 35 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 19 mph North | 18 mph North | 12 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 82% | 78% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 88% | 54% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 37 | 58 | 38 | 58 | 37 | 44 | 26 |
| Wind | 10 mph North | 11 mph North | 6 mph NNE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 78% | 48% | 44% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 74% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 31 | 55 | 42 | 61 | 45 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph NE | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 56% | 57% | 57% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 47 | 65 | 51 | 66 | 53 | 56 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 77% | 57% | 63% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 99% | 77% | 99% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 53 | 66 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 62 | 56 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 84% | 67% | 71% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 93% | 100% | 48% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 77 | 65 | 72 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 67% | 88% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 99% | 91% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 62 | 80 | 64 | 75 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 56% | 80% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 56% | 57% | 57% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 82 | 64 | 79 | 67 | 70 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 52% | 67% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 59% | 66% | 72% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 77 | 69 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 55% | 75% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 78% | 77% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMDW) | 72 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KMDW) | 94 °F (1934) | 34 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 92 °F | 65 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 14 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:25 AM CDT | 8:08 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:52 AM CDT | 8:40 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:12 AM CDT | 9:21 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:26 AM CDT | 10:08 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:19 PM CDT | 2:55 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 48m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 43m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Today
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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77 °F
Evansville
77 °F
South Bend
77 °F
Goshen
76 °F
Indianapolis
75 °F
Peru
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62 °F
Columbus
62 °F
Bloomington
62 °F
South Bend
62 °F
Huntingburg
62 °F
Indianapolis
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Chicago Lansing | 71 °F | Overcast | 9:35 AM CDT |
| Gary | 70 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:45 AM CDT |
| Chicago Midway | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:51 AM CDT |
| Valparaiso | 72 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:22 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA284 Houston, TX |
KMDW | 09:44AM | On Time |
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CPZ5797 Minneapolis, MN |
KMDW | 10:01AM | On Time |
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SWA1536 Omaha, NE |
KMDW | 10:02AM | On Time |
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SWA8804 Detroit, MI |
KMDW | 10:04AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KIGQ) |
| Wind Speed: | 16.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 190° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 2300 ft |
METAR KIGQ 211435Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM OVC023 22/17 A2976 RMK AO2 T02170165
| 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, 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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| West bank of Hart Ditch, Munster, IN | 69.6 °F | - | 64 °F | 81% | South at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Munster, IN | 69.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 81% | SSE at 5.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 604 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodmar, Hammond, IN | 71.5 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 80% | SSE at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 615 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Griffith, IN | 73.2 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 72% | South at 3.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 653 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brookwood Point, Glenwood, IL | 66.2 °F | - | 42 °F | 42% | South at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 6:12 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN | 71.5 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 72% | NNE at 23.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crete, IL | 71.1 °F | 75 °F | 59 °F | 66% | SSW at 8.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 709 ft | 9:33 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| JobLink in Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, IN | 71.8 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 76% | SSW at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 601 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER LOCK & DAM AT OBRIEN, Chicago, IL | 71 °F | - | - | - | South at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 9:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| George Rogers Clark High School, Whiting, IN | 70.4 °F | 73 °F | 61 °F | 74% | ESE at 10.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 591 ft | 9:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Downtown, Crown Point, IN | 70.9 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 78% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest CRETE1 , Crete, IL | 63 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 763 ft | 8:20 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Cedar Lake N. Shore, Cedar Lake, IN | 71.1 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 79% | SSW at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 665 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NE Cedar Lake, Cedar Lake, IN | 68.4 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | SSW at 17.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 781 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| BarringtonRidge, Hobart, IN | 74.1 °F | 77 °F | 60 °F | 61% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 654 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Morgan Park, Chicago, IL | 72.2 °F | 73 °F | 65 °F | 78% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 616 ft | 9:51 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Stillwater, Crown Point, IN | 68.7 °F | - | 64 °F | 85% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 714 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 151st & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL | 70.3 °F | 73 °F | 62 °F | 74% | South at 8.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Club Nonhof, Tinley Park, IL | 71.2 °F | 75 °F | 60 °F | 68% | South at 6.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 699 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cedar Lake S. Shore, Cedar Lake, IN | 72.1 °F | 74 °F | 64 °F | 75% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 137th and Cicero Av., Crestwood, IL | 70.6 °F | 73 °F | 62 °F | 75% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Dombey, Portage, IN | 71.6 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 77% | South at 6.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pryor Woods, Portage, IN | 73.2 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 75% | SSE at 10.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 9:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 71 °F | 72 °F | 63 °F | 77% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 9:31 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Tinley Park, Tinley Park, IL | 71.2 °F | 76 °F | 57 °F | 60% | South at 8.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Shore Drive Ogden Dunes IN, Ogden Dunes, IN | 71.0 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 78% | WSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Heritage Falls, Lowell, IN | 69.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 85% | WSW at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 669 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wheeler High School, Valparaiso, IN | 69.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 77% | SSE at 14.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 9:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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