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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 63 | 71 | 64 | 72 | 62 | 61 | 56 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 82% | 79% | 65% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 90% | 90% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 96% | 96% | 95% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 53 | 56 | 51 | 54 | 45 | 45 | 37 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 10 mph NW | 11 mph North | 6 mph North |
| Humidity | 82% | 78% | 69% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 100% | 68% | 16% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 33 | 57 | 38 | 62 | 41 | 46 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 6 mph North | 6 mph NNW | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 81% | 51% | 45% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 16% | 20% | 26% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 33 | 58 | 40 | 70 | 47 | 51 | 40 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 4 mph North | 3 mph NW | 2 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 76% | 50% | 44% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 59% | 42% | 73% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 61 | 47 | 65 | 49 | 54 | 41 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNE | 3 mph ESE | 3 mph South | 1 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 58% | 56% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 23% | 37% | 23% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 65 | 49 | 67 | 53 | 57 | 49 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 6 mph SE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 88% | 57% | 60% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 9% | 34% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 42 | 68 | 53 | 73 | 65 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 74% | 55% | 76% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 66% | 34% | 21% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 81 | 67 | 86 | 69 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 60% | 58% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 46% | 57% | 61% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 64 | 84 | 65 | 88 | 69 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 52% | 53% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 51% | 39% | 29% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 85 | 66 | 87 | 68 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 88% | 51% | 53% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 22% | 36% | 52% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 83 | 67 | 83 | 70 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 56% | 62% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 72 °F | 50 °F |
| Record | 92 °F (1977) | 35 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 7 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Air Quality | AQ Index | Pollutant | |
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| Yesterday | Moderate | PM2.5 | |
| Yesterday | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Tuesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Wednesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Wednesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Thursday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:14 AM EDT | 9:03 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:41 AM EDT | 9:36 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:59 AM EDT | 10:18 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:11 AM EDT | 11:06 PM EDT |
| Moon | 6:22 PM EDT | 4:20 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 55m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 49m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 88% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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
Ypsilanti
87 °F
Lambertville
87 °F
Monroe
87 °F
Detroit Metro
86 °F
Grosse Ile
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39 °F
Ironwood
39 °F
Copper Harbor
42 °F
Houghton
43 °F
Munising
43 °F
Rogers City
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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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| Kalamazoo | 71 °F | Partly Cloudy | 12:53 AM EDT |
| Battle Creek | 69 °F | Clear | 12:53 AM EDT |
| Three Rivers | 67 °F | Scattered Clouds | 1:14 AM EDT |
| Marshall | 67 °F | Heavy Rain | 1:13 AM 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: | VFR (KAZO) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 170° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAZO 220453Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW060 22/18 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP064 T02170178 402780172 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Rodney Carrington | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 65°F |
| Digeometric at Kalamazoo Valley Museum Theater | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 43°F |
| Earthwork Music Earth Day Concert | 2:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Overcast, 45°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Rays vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, High 73° F/ 23° C |
| Twins vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °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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| Kalamazoo Mill, Kalamazoo, MI | 70.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Vine neighborhood, downtown, Kalamazoo, MI | 69.9 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 794 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Austin Lake, Portage, MI | 70.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI | 68.4 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CD Ave., Richland, MI | 67.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arcadia Neighborhood, Kalamazoo, MI | 67.5 °F | - | 55 °F | 65% | ENE at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 932 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wood Glen Estates, Portage, MI | 68.1 °F | - | 63 °F | 83% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Kalamazoo , Kalamazoo, MI | 62 °F | - | 59 °F | 89% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 878 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Richland MI , Richland, MI | 65 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | NW at 0 mph | 0.53 in / hr | 902 ft | 12:58 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Richland, MI | 64.4 °F | - | 64 °F | 97% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 990 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Msukbs , Hickory Corners, MI | 65 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Cooper, Plainwell, MI | 62.8 °F | - | 58 °F | 85% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fulton, Fulton, MI | 69.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 906 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Whispering Pines, Kalamazoo, MI | 66.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 951 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Stratford Hills, Higgy's, Kalamazoo, MI | 64.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 94% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 965 ft | 1:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Mr. LarryWeather, Mattawan, MI | 68.2 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Ceresco , Ceresco, MI | 64 °F | - | 62 °F | 95% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 946 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Mendon , Mendon, MI | 71 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 78% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 839 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Battle Creek MI , Ceresco, MI | 64 °F | - | 63 °F | 95% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 905 ft | 1:03 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Lawton , Lawton, MI | 68 °F | - | 63 °F | 81% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 823 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Rustic Hills, Battle Creek, MI | 64.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 94% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 915 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Hastings , Dowling, MI | 63 °F | - | 60 °F | 89% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Gobles, Gobles, MI | 69.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | SW at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 860 ft | 1:22 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Browns Hay Farm, ALLEGAN, MI | 63.9 °F | - | 62 °F | 94% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 740 ft | 1:10 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Gobles MI , Gobles, MI | 65 °F | - | 64 °F | 96% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 1:01 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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