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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 showers. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| 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. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| 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 | 70 | 60 | 72 | 59 | 69 | 55 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 6 mph West | 7 mph WSW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 72% | 62% | 61% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 91% | 86% | 89% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 49 | 49 | 43 | 49 | 37 | 47 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph NW | 20 mph North | 18 mph North | 11 mph North |
| Humidity | 70% | 77% | 63% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 91% | 48% | 12% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 36 | 56 | 36 | 53 | 37 | 46 | 32 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 1 mph NE |
| Humidity | 68% | 44% | 56% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 11% | 13% | 95% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 35 | 61 | 40 | 63 | 41 | 52 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph ESE | 7 mph East | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 66% | 45% | 44% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 90% | 95% | 84% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 60 | 46 | 55 | 47 | 53 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 10 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 83% | 60% | 73% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 88% | 100% | 7% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 45 | 66 | 49 | 69 | 52 | 57 | 53 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 81% | 53% | 53% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 22% | 34% | 52% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 55 | 71 | 62 | 72 | 65 | 64 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 89% | 67% | 78% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 97% | 75% | 57% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 63 | 81 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 58% | 73% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 54% | 52% | 49% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 63 | 78 | 64 | 76 | 67 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 62% | 71% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 44% | 51% | 45% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 64 | 78 | 65 | 75 | 67 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 65% | 79% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 21% | 34% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 76 | 66 | 73 | 69 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 71% | 90% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly 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 (KPWK) | 71 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KPWK) | 88 °F (2011) | 37 °F (1997) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 64 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| 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. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:24 AM CDT | 8:12 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:51 AM CDT | 8:45 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:09 AM CDT | 9:27 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:22 AM CDT | 10:14 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:32 PM CDT | 3:30 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 54m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 89% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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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71 °F
Danville
71 °F
Pontiac
71 °F
Chicago Midway
70 °F
Paris
70 °F
Romeoville
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58 °F
Savanna
59 °F
Freeport
59 °F
Moline
60 °F
Galesburg
60 °F
Sterling
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Chicago Executive | 66 °F | Light Rain | 2:52 AM CDT |
| Chicago | 66 °F | Light Rain | 2:51 AM CDT |
| Waukegan | 65 °F | Overcast | 2:52 AM CDT |
| Chicago Midway | 67 °F | Overcast | 2:51 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA3498 Los Angeles, CA |
KMDW | 05:57AM | On Time |
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UPS602 Louisville, KY |
KORD | 03:22AM | On Time |
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UPS610 Philadelphia, PA |
KORD | 03:45AM | On Time |
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UAL564 Los Angeles, CA |
KORD | 04:10AM | On Time |
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FDX1157 Fort Worth, TX |
KORD | 04:14AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPWK) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 102° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 4600 ft |
METAR KPWK 220752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT026 BKN046 BKN060 19/18 A2967 RMK AO2 RAE15B41 SLP042 P0001 T01890178 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Alice In Wonderland A Musical Adventure | 10:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Zero Balancing II / Chicago, IL / McCarthy-Daskovsky and Johnson / April 2013 | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 62°F |
| David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 51°F |
| Lee Dewyze | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 40°F |
| Nightlife: The Music of Kevin Ames | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 40°F |
| Chicago Wolves | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Angels | 7:05 PM PDT on May 21, 2013 | Clear, 65 °F |
| Cardinals vs. Padres | 7:10 PM PDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 63 °F |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 65 °F |
| Marlins vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Clear, 54 °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 |
| GEICO 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on September 15, 2013 | Average High 74° F/ 23° 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. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Northbrook, IL | 64.1 °F | 64 °F | 100% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.15 in / hr | 683 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Deerfield Southwest, Deerfield, IL | 64.8 °F | 63 °F | 93% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Northbrook IL US, Glencoe, IL | 64 °F | 63 °F | 97% | North at 0 mph | 0.50 in / hr | 640 ft | 2:36 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest VALLY1 , Highland Park, IL | 64 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 1:45 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Chantilly, Highland Park, IL | 66.0 °F | 61 °F | 85% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Deerfield, Deerfield, IL | 66.2 °F | 60 °F | 79% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 670 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Northfield, Northfield, IL | 65.2 °F | 64 °F | 94% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 2:55 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Public Works, Highland Park, IL | 65.1 °F | 63 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 660 ft | 2:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Glenview IL , Golf, IL | 64 °F | 63 °F | 95% | South at 0 mph | 0.16 in / hr | 659 ft | 2:44 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Fort Sheridan Base Housing, Highland Park, IL | 63.5 °F | 62 °F | 96% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 656 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Winnetka, IL | 64.1 °F | 62 °F | 94% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 655 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| the continuum, Des Plaines, IL | 64.5 °F | 64 °F | 97% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 655 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SCARSDALE, Arlington Heights, IL | 66.0 °F | 61 °F | 84% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Dempster and Rt. 83, Des Plaines, IL | 64.3 °F | 62 °F | 92% | East at 3.5 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 660 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Arlington Heights Historical District, Arlington Heights, IL | 64.9 °F | 65 °F | 99% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Near 83&Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL | 65.7 °F | 63 °F | 90% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest I-53 @ Dundee Road , Kildeer, IL | 66 °F | 65 °F | 97% | SSE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 721 ft | 2:31 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| PIONEER PARK, Arlington Heights, IL | 64.6 °F | 59 °F | 83% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 690 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Winston Park, Palatine, IL | 65.0 °F | 64 °F | 95% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Windy City WX, Rolling Meadows, IL | 64.9 °F | 64 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Staples Corner Palatine IL, Palatine, IL | 65.1 °F | 64 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 3:02 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Rosemont, Rosemont, IL | 64.6 °F | 63 °F | 94% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 740 ft | 2:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Deerpath, Vernon Hills, IL | 68.7 °F | 68 °F | 98% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 690 ft | 2:56 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Lake Forest, IL | 66.1 °F | 64 °F | 93% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| U.S. Waterproofing, Rolling Meadows, IL | 65.9 °F | 64 °F | 93% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 740 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Lake Forest Water Plant, Lake Forest, IL | 60.4 °F | 59 °F | 95% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Norwood Park Township, IL | 63.9 °F | 2 °F | 10% | NE at 1.6 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 646 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| near lake michigan, Lake Bluff, IL | 70.0 °F | 64 °F | 82% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL | 63.6 °F | 62 °F | 94% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:01 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Palatine Twsp. Rd. Dist., Palatine, IL | 65.7 °F | 64 °F | 95% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 751 ft | 2:57 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| East Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff, IL | 64.2 °F | 59 °F | 84% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL | 65 °F | 64 °F | 96% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 656 ft | 2:47 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| South Evanston, Evanston, IL | 63.8 °F | 63 °F | 96% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| New Century Town, Vernon Hills, IL | 65.7 °F | 65 °F | 99% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 706 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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