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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 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 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 22, 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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| Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 57F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. |
| Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 84F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. 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 | 54 | 47 | 55 | 46 | 55 | 47 | 53 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 11 mph North | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 72% | 74% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 87% | 60% | 87% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 39 | 57 | 38 | 63 | 34 | 47 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph NNE | 13 mph NE | 9 mph NE | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 84% | 48% | 33% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 9% | 8% | 7% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 35 | 60 | 38 | 67 | 43 | 55 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 7 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 76% | 44% | 40% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 23% | 73% | 43% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 45 | 56 | 46 | 64 | 47 | 53 | 45 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 11 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 79% | 70% | 55% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 81% | 84% | 66% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 45 | 65 | 49 | 69 | 53 | 56 | 52 |
| Wind | 11 mph ESE | 13 mph ESE | 11 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 95% | 54% | 55% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 93% | 81% | 54% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 52 | 57 | 56 | 70 | 59 | 59 | 57 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 12 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 98% | 92% | 69% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 93% | 43% | 54% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 56 | 73 | 64 | 84 | 69 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph ESE | 11 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 89% | 74% | 61% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 81% | 62% | 56% |
| Conditions | Fog | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 80 | 67 | 84 | 69 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 14 mph South | 13 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 65% | 61% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 76% | 54% | 75% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 65 | 82 | 66 | 77 | 69 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph South | 6 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 60% | 74% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 53% | 66% | 51% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 66 | 74 | 68 | 83 | 70 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 81% | 64% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 88% | 76% | 60% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 71 | 65 | 74 | 66 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 1 mph South | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 100% | 81% | 82% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 28% | 20% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 67 °F | 45 °F |
| Record | 84 °F (2007) | 33 °F (2006) |
| Yesterday | 70 °F | 57 °F |
| 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 | Good | OZONE | |
| Yesterday | Good | PM10 | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Wednesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Wednesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Good | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE | |
| Sunday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Sunday | Good | OZONE |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:35 AM CDT | 8:39 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:00 AM CDT | 9:14 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:15 AM CDT | 9:59 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:22 AM CDT | 10:53 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:56 PM CDT | 3:46 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 13m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 52s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 90% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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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| Red Wing | 52 °F | Heavy Drizzle | 6:35 AM CDT |
| Stanton | 50 °F | Heavy Rain | 6:34 AM CDT |
| South St. Paul | 50 °F | Overcast | 6:34 AM CDT |
| St. Paul Lake Elmo | - | N/A | 6:37 AM CDT |
| 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 (KRGK) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 30° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 4300 ft |
METAR KRGK 221135Z AUTO 03004KT 4SM +DZ SCT023 BKN043 OVC060 11/10 A2968 RMK AO2 P0001
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Twins vs. Braves | 12:10 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Brewers | 12:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 65 °F |
| Brewers vs. Twins | 12:10 AM UTC on May 30, 2013 | Average High 68° F/ 19° C |
| Brewers vs. Twins | 12:10 AM UTC on May 31, 2013 | Average High 68° F/ 19° C |
| 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 | Scattered Clouds, 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, 65 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| MNDOT Red Wing US-61 Mile Post 101, Welch, MN | 50 °F | 47 °F | - | 101% | North at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1038 ft | 6:27 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Welch, MN | 51.1 °F | - | 49 °F | 91% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1046 ft | 6:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Beldenville, WI | 48.8 °F | 49 °F | 48 °F | 97% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 6:34 AM CDT | Normal | |
| SIGHT-SEA-ER II, Lake City, MN | 54.5 °F | - | 53 °F | 94% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 728 ft | 6:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Rics Igloo7, Lake City, MN | 54.5 °F | - | 53 °F | 96% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 733 ft | 6:48 AM CDT | Normal | |
| HADS MISSISSIPPI RIVER POOL AT LAKE C MN, Stockholm, WI | - | - | - | - | NE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 680 ft | 4:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Lake City MN , Lake City, MN | 56 °F | - | 54 °F | 92% | NE at 4 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 692 ft | 6:19 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| City Hall, River Falls, WI | 48.7 °F | 49 °F | 48 °F | 97% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 892 ft | 6:25 AM CDT | Normal | |
| King's Cove Marina-Conley Lake, Hastings, MN | 49.5 °F | 50 °F | 48 °F | 94% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 710 ft | 6:44 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Denmark Township, Hastings, MN | 47.5 °F | 44 °F | 47 °F | 96% | NNE at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 925 ft | 6:39 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Eagles Watch, Hastings, MN | 48.0 °F | 48 °F | 46 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 906 ft | 6:42 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Sterling Ponds, River Falls, WI | 48.0 °F | 46 °F | 47 °F | 95% | NE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 925 ft | 6:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Covered Bridge Park, Zumbrota, MN | 53.6 °F | - | 51 °F | 91% | North at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 979 ft | 6:40 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Cottage Grove MN , Cottage Grove, MN | 47 °F | 44 °F | 46 °F | 95% | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 905 ft | 6:31 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| WIDOT River Falls - STH 35 @ Glover Ln., River Falls, WI | 47 °F | 44 °F | 46 °F | 96% | ENE at 6 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 895 ft | 6:21 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Mazeppa MN , Mazeppa, MN | 55 °F | - | 54 °F | 95% | ESE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 941 ft | 6:06 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Zumbro Falls MN , Zumbro Falls, MN | 55 °F | - | 54 °F | 96% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 836 ft | 6:19 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| HADS EAU GALLE DAM AT SPRING VALLEY WI, Spring Valley, WI | 52 °F | - | - | - | North at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 4:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Trading Post Trail, Afton, MN | 48.7 °F | 49 °F | 46 °F | 89% | NW at 2.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 980 ft | 6:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jody Circle S., Cottage Grove, MN | 46.8 °F | 45 °F | 46 °F | 95% | North at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 909 ft | 6:46 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Indy Blvd, Cottage Grove, MN | 48.3 °F | 46 °F | 46 °F | 90% | East at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 6:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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