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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
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
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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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
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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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 64 | 80 | 63 | 80 | 63 | 71 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 56% | 54% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 63% | 55% | 76% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 63 | 75 | 61 | 69 | 58 | 59 | 54 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 8 mph WSW | 9 mph West | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 62% | 67% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 86% | 79% | 82% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 52 | 58 | 49 | 58 | 43 | 42 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph NW | 16 mph North | 15 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 89% | 72% | 58% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 87% | 53% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 35 | 61 | 40 | 63 | 43 | 47 | 29 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 7 mph NNE | 6 mph NE | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 66% | 45% | 48% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 17% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 28 | 55 | 40 | 63 | 47 | 56 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 5 mph SE | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 47% | 57% | 54% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 48 | 68 | 51 | 67 | 52 | 60 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 76% | 55% | 60% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 54 | 71 | 58 | 71 | 62 | 66 | 59 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 60% | 74% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 99% | 100% | 49% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 78 | 66 | 80 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 67% | 67% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 94% | 94% | 69% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 79 | 65 | 83 | 69 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 61% | 60% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 56% | 58% | 56% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 62 | 80 | 64 | 84 | 67 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 58% | 56% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 55% | 67% | 74% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 84 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 63% | 63% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 77% | 78% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLOT) | 73 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KLOT) | 86 °F (2007) | 32 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 90 °F | 64 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:28 AM CDT | 8:11 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:56 AM CDT | 8:43 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:15 AM CDT | 9:23 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:29 AM CDT | 10:10 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:22 PM CDT | 2:58 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 47m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 42m
Tomorrow will be 1m 42s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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May 31
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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81 °F
Robinson
80 °F
Olney-Noble
79 °F
Lawrenceville
79 °F
Cairo
78 °F
Harrisburg
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60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Litchfield
61 °F
Rochelle
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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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| Joliet | 74 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:55 AM CDT |
| Morris | 77 °F | Clear | 11:55 AM CDT |
| Romeoville | 73 °F | Overcast | 11:55 AM CDT |
| Aurora | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:52 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: | VFR (KJOT) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 204° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KJOT 211655Z AUTO 21009G16KT 10SM SCT025 SCT031 SCT039 23/18 A2974 RMK AO2 T02340177
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| William Clark Green | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Overcast, 39°F |
| The Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler featuring Al Schnier & | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 43°F |
| 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 |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 77 °F |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °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 |
| 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| The Meadows, Minooka, IL | 76.7 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 72% | SSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Side, Elwood, IL | 76.2 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| The Highlands, Channahon, IL | 75.9 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 76% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 606 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Amberleigh Estates, Channahon, IL | 77.7 °F | 78 °F | 46 °F | 32% | South at 15.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 610 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest ELWOOD , Elwood, IL | 76 °F | 74 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 11:25 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MILE 274 ILLINOIS RIVER, WILMINGTON, IL | 78.8 °F | 78 °F | 38 °F | 23% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 12:08 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| JolietWeather.com, Joliet, IL | 78.5 °F | 80 °F | 65 °F | 64% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 581 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT LOCK & DAM @ DRES, Channahon, IL | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | SSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 504 ft | 11:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT BRANDON LOCK & DA, Joliet, IL | 75 °F | 73 °F | - | - | SSW at 9 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 534 ft | 11:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Timber View, Joliet, IL | 79.2 °F | 80 °F | 56 °F | 45% | SSE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Joliet Schutzhund, Joliet, IL | 78.8 °F | 81 °F | 67 °F | 68% | WSW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 613 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS MIDEWIN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE IL, Wilmington, IL | 74 °F | 75 °F | 65 °F | 74% | SW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 488 ft | 11:05 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lorenzo, Wilmington, IL | 77.1 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 72% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 548 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Plainfield IL , Crest Hill, IL | 76 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | SW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 11:44 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Goose Lake, Morris, IL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 75% | SSW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 530 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Plainfield Twnshp, IL | 75.7 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 78% | South at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 12:11 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Plainfield, IL | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 68% | SW at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 620 ft | 11:59 AM CDT | Normal | |
| jolietwx.com - The Morgan's, Joliet, IL | 75.4 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 78% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 648 ft | 12:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Fond Du Lac, Plainfield, IL | 77.0 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 12:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| wabash st, Wilmington, IL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 73% | WSW at 5.3 mph | - / hr | 571 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Plainfield Township, Joliet, IL | 81.7 °F | 85 °F | 69 °F | 66% | SW at 2.2 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 627 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Aspen Falls, Plainfield, IL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Manhattan Fire Station One, Manhattan, IL | 73.8 °F | 74 °F | 67 °F | 80% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 12:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Southwest New Lenox, New Lenox, IL | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 82% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 730 ft | 12:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Coal City, IL-North Street, Coal City, IL | 74.0 °F | 76 °F | 63 °F | 69% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 565 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT LOCKPORT LOCK & D, Romeoville, IL | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | SSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 529 ft | 11:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Creekside Crossing, Plainfield, IL | 71.4 °F | 74 °F | 62 °F | 72% | SSE at 12.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 9:07 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Braidwood, IL | 75.5 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 74% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 12:11 PM CDT | Normal | |
| K9EEW.com Weather, Coal City, IL | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 77% | SSW at 31.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 603 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maple St, New Lenox, IL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 76% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 12:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Thunderhill, Lockport, IL | 74.4 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 78% | SE at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 663 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Drake Subdivision, Lockport, IL | 75.2 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 75% | SW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 12:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Wilton Center, Manhattan, IL | 75.2 °F | 76 °F | 69 °F | 81% | SSW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 663 ft | 12:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Sanctuary Golf Course, New Lenox, IL | 76.7 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 70% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 12:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Harvest Glen, Plainfield, IL | 72.8 °F | - | 73 °F | 100% | SSE at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Poplar Ridge Estates, Romeoville, IL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 72% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Morris IL, Morris, IL | 78 °F | 79 °F | 57 °F | 48% | SW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 12:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Woodbrook Ln, Lockport, IL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 73% | SSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 648 ft | 12:12 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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