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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 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 52F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly 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 | 69 | 61 | 74 | 61 | 72 | 57 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 7 mph WSW | 11 mph WSW | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 76% | 61% | 58% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 89% | 82% | 86% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 58 | 52 | 56 | 46 | 57 | 38 | 46 | 34 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 16 mph NNW | 15 mph North | 8 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 78% | 68% | 48% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 91% | 49% | 12% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| 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 | 44 | 35 | 61 | 37 | 62 | 39 | 51 | 29 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 5 mph NNE | 7 mph NE | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 67% | 41% | 42% | 44% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 11% | 13% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | 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 | 45 | 30 | 61 | 42 | 63 | 46 | 54 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 5 mph ESE | 7 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 58% | 47% | 53% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 99% | 99% | 80% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 53 | 47 | 55 | 48 | 56 | 50 | 56 | 49 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 11 mph ENE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 81% | 79% | 78% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 98% | 100% | 39% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | 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 | 56 | 48 | 71 | 56 | 76 | 60 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 59% | 58% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 41% | 49% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 79 | 67 | 83 | 70 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 66% | 61% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 94% | 69% | 71% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly 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 | 65 | 87 | 67 | 87 | 69 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 51% | 54% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 51% | 46% | 41% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 75 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 89 | 69 | 75 | 67 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 67% | 52% | 51% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 38% | 48% | 44% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 65 | 83 | 66 | 89 | 69 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 68% | 55% | 52% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 25% | 36% | 44% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 66 | 85 | 68 | 85 | 71 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 71% | 57% | 63% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLOT) | 73 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KLOT) | 88 °F (2007) | 32 °F (1997) |
| Yesterday | 80 °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. | |||
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:26 AM CDT | 8:12 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:54 AM CDT | 8:45 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:13 AM CDT | 9:25 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:27 AM CDT | 10:12 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:32 PM CDT | 3:33 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 50m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 45m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 88% 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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59 °F
Moline
59 °F
Galesburg
60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Sterling
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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 | 68 °F | Overcast | 12:35 AM CDT |
| Joliet | 71 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:35 AM CDT |
| Morris | 68 °F | Clear | 12:35 AM CDT |
| Aurora | 66 °F | Overcast | 12:24 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 (KLOT) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 287° (WNW) |
| Ceiling: | 1600 ft |
METAR KLOT 220535Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM BKN016 BKN021 OVC028 20/18 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02030181
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Bolingbrook Lions Club | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| Panic attack/anxiety support group | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-17 |
Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| William Clark Green | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 42°F |
| Building Academic Achievement Within This Generation (BAAWG) | 11:00 AM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 41°F |
| Will County Mothers of Twins Club | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-22 |
Chance of Rain, 50°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 |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 65 °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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Harvest Glen, Plainfield, IL | 67.3 °F | - | 67 °F | 100% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 12:43 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Lily Cache, Plainfield, IL | 71.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 88% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 587 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Creekside Crossing, Plainfield, IL | 67.6 °F | - | 61 °F | 80% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Foxridge Farms, Bolingbrook, IL | 67.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 94% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Plainfield, Plainfield, IL | 65.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 92% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.23 in / hr | 670 ft | 12:33 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Fond Du Lac, Plainfield, IL | 70.1 °F | - | 68 °F | 92% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Plainfield Township, Joliet, IL | 69.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 88% | West at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Plainfield IL , Crest Hill, IL | 71 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 84% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 12:14 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Aspen Falls, Plainfield, IL | 68.0 °F | - | 65 °F | 89% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Plainfield, IL | 68.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 620 ft | 12:39 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Plainfield Twnshp, IL | 69.5 °F | - | 66 °F | 90% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 12:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Poplar Ridge Estates, Romeoville, IL | 68.1 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Lakewood Estates, Romeoville, IL | 68.3 °F | - | 60 °F | 76% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| 1.1 mi.West. of Rt 59 & 103rd St., Naperville, IL | 65.5 °F | - | 63 °F | 92% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 717 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Timber View, Joliet, IL | 71.1 °F | 73 °F | 63 °F | 75% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| jolietwx.com - The Morgan's, Joliet, IL | 71.3 °F | - | 68 °F | 91% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 648 ft | 12:39 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Leisure Lane, Oswego, IL | 64.6 °F | - | 63 °F | 95% | NW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 695 ft | 12:42 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Winding Meadows, Bolingbrook, IL | 68.4 °F | - | 61 °F | 77% | NW at 0.7 mph | 0.15 in / hr | 673 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAH, Romeoville, IL | 67.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 669 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT LOCKPORT LOCK & D, Romeoville, IL | 71 °F | - | - | - | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 529 ft | 12:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Willow Ridge, Naperville, IL | 64.6 °F | - | 62 °F | 92% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 696 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| UnderTheThunder HQ, Bolingbrook, IL | 67.6 °F | - | 63 °F | 86% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.15 in / hr | 640 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| UnderTheThunder.org Van, Bolingbrook, IL | 66.0 °F | - | 63 °F | 90% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.12 in / hr | 646 ft | 12:44 AM CDT | Normal | |
| 135th and CSSC, Romeoville, IL | 69.2 °F | - | 61 °F | 76% | NW at 5.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 67.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 685 ft | 12:45 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Williams Glen, Bolingbrook, IL | 66.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 714 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodbrook Ln, Lockport, IL | 68.8 °F | - | 66 °F | 91% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 648 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Columbia Station, Aurora, IL | 64.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 99% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.48 in / hr | 676 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| JolietWeather.com, Joliet, IL | 71.1 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 84% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 581 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hunters Run, Aurora, IL | 64.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 94% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.57 in / hr | 702 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Drake Subdivision, Lockport, IL | 69.6 °F | - | 67 °F | 91% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 650 ft | 12:38 AM CDT | Normal | |
| By Fox Bend Golf Course, Oswego, IL | 70.1 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.28 in / hr | 646 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT BRANDON LOCK & DA, Joliet, IL | 70 °F | - | - | - | South at 5 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 534 ft | 12:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| 75th St. / Modaff Area, Naperville, IL | 64.1 °F | - | 62 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.45 in / hr | 694 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT IL, Lemont, IL | 74 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 74% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 586 ft | 12:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Thunderhill, Lockport, IL | 68.7 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | SE at 7.0 mph | 0.23 in / hr | 663 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Joliet Schutzhund, Joliet, IL | 70.4 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 613 ft | 12:46 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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