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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 a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 81 | 63 | 80 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 11 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 54% | 53% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 66% | 56% | 77% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 71 | 62 | 70 | 58 | 59 | 54 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 8 mph SW | 8 mph West | 4 mph NW |
| Humidity | 82% | 72% | 65% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 88% | 78% | 81% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 53 | 41 | 42 | 33 |
| Wind | 9 mph NW | 17 mph North | 16 mph North | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 90% | 96% | 65% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 87% | 53% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 34 | 57 | 38 | 62 | 39 | 47 | 28 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 8 mph NNE | 7 mph NE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 73% | 50% | 43% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 14% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 30 | 56 | 42 | 63 | 46 | 54 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 5 mph ESE | 7 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 53% | 56% | 53% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 65 | 48 | 67 | 50 | 60 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 11 mph ENE | 7 mph SE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 78% | 54% | 52% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 100% | 98% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 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 | 71 | 56 | 70 | 61 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 8 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 60% | 70% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 97% | 99% | 49% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 60 | 76 | 67 | 81 | 70 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 73% | 66% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 97% | 69% | 75% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 79 | 67 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 68% | 63% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 49% | 43% | 38% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 63 | 79 | 65 | 83 | 68 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 62% | 60% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 35% | 43% | 40% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 65 | 79 | 66 | 81 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 65% | 65% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 22% | 33% | 41% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 77 | 68 | 79 | 71 | 74 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 74% | 75% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | 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. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| No Stations Reporting | |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:27 AM CDT | 8:10 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:54 AM CDT | 8:42 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:14 AM CDT | 9:23 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:28 AM CDT | 10:09 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:21 PM CDT | 2:57 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 47m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 43m
Tomorrow will be 1m 42s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
83 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
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60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Rochelle
61 °F
Bloomington
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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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| Romeoville | 79 °F | Clear | 5:55 PM CDT |
| Joliet | 80 °F | Scattered Clouds | 5:55 PM CDT |
| Chicago Midway | 80 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 5:51 PM CDT |
| Chicago Lansing | 79 °F | Scattered Clouds | 5:55 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA988 Cleveland, OH |
KMDW | 06:09PM | On Time |
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SWA2155 Pittsburgh, PA |
KMDW | 06:15PM | On Time |
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SWA1103 Baltimore, MD |
KMDW | 06:20PM | On Time |
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DAL762 Atlanta, GA |
KMDW | 06:20PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KLOT) |
| Wind Speed: | 15.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 218° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KLOT 212255Z AUTO 23015G21KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2968 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02630155
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler featuring Al Schnier & | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 41°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Sanctuary Golf Course, New Lenox, IL | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 69% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 6:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Maple St, New Lenox, IL | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 68% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Southwest New Lenox, New Lenox, IL | 78.5 °F | 81 °F | 67 °F | 68% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 730 ft | 6:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Homer Glen, Homer Glen, IL | 81.5 °F | 80 °F | 38 °F | 21% | South at 14.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 700 ft | 6:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Thunderhill, Lockport, IL | 79.3 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 63% | SSE at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 663 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Manhattan Fire Station One, Manhattan, IL | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 66% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 6:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Krusemark Sub., Frankfort, IL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 66% | SSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 770 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Laurel Hills, Orland Park, IL | 80.5 °F | 82 °F | 64 °F | 57% | SW at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 6:13 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Drake Subdivision, Lockport, IL | 80.5 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 59% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 6:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT LOCKPORT LOCK & D, Romeoville, IL | 82 °F | 80 °F | - | - | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 529 ft | 5:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT BRANDON LOCK & DA, Joliet, IL | 81 °F | 79 °F | - | - | SW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 534 ft | 5:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| jolietwx.com - The Morgan's, Joliet, IL | 80.2 °F | 83 °F | 68 °F | 66% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 648 ft | 6:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Pinewood South Subdivision, Orland Park, IL | 80.2 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 61% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake Lorin, Orland Hills, IL | 78.4 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 65% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 701 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodbrook Ln, Lockport, IL | 81.9 °F | 83 °F | 64 °F | 54% | WNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 648 ft | 3:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tinley Park, Tinley Park, IL | 81.5 °F | 81 °F | 51 °F | 35% | SW at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest ELWOOD , Elwood, IL | 81 °F | 79 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 5:10 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Orland Park, Orland Park, IL | 79.1 °F | 81 °F | 65 °F | 63% | South at 14.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 3:46 PM CDT | Normal | |
| North Side, Elwood, IL | 78.9 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Robert Morris University, Orland Park, IL | 80.5 °F | 82 °F | 64 °F | 58% | WSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 6:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| JolietWeather.com, Joliet, IL | 82.8 °F | 84 °F | 62 °F | 50% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 581 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Club Nonhof, Tinley Park, IL | 78.8 °F | 80 °F | 60 °F | 53% | SW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 699 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 135th and CSSC, Romeoville, IL | 79.5 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 50% | SSW at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Timber View, Joliet, IL | 85.3 °F | 83 °F | 50 °F | 29% | South at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Plainfield Township, Joliet, IL | 84.0 °F | 85 °F | 63 °F | 49% | West at 8.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Poplar Ridge Estates, Romeoville, IL | 80.5 °F | 82 °F | 64 °F | 57% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| HADS DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT IL, Lemont, IL | 81 °F | 82 °F | 62 °F | 52% | SW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 586 ft | 5:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Wilton Center, Manhattan, IL | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 68 °F | 69% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 663 ft | 6:14 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lakewood Estates, Romeoville, IL | 79.5 °F | 80 °F | 60 °F | 51% | WSW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Palos Park, IL | 78.1 °F | 80 °F | 65 °F | 65% | SSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAH, Romeoville, IL | 80.6 °F | 82 °F | 61 °F | 52% | West at 21.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 669 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lily Cache, Plainfield, IL | 79.7 °F | 81 °F | 65 °F | 60% | SE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 587 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Plainfield IL , Crest Hill, IL | 81 °F | 83 °F | 65 °F | 58% | WSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 5:44 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| 151st & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 64 °F | 59% | South at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 82.0 °F | 83 °F | 64 °F | 54% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 685 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fond Du Lac, Plainfield, IL | 81.3 °F | 84 °F | 69 °F | 66% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Foxridge Farms, Bolingbrook, IL | 80.2 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 60% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 137th and Cicero Av., Crestwood, IL | 80.5 °F | 82 °F | 63 °F | 55% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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