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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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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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| 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%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNW 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 with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. 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 | 63 | 79 | 63 | 81 | 61 | 73 | 61 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 77% | 55% | 52% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 67% | 55% | 73% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 69 | 61 | 67 | 56 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 6 mph SW | 7 mph West | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 84% | 71% | 69% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 55 | 48 | 56 | 42 | 45 | 35 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNW | 18 mph North | 17 mph North | 12 mph North |
| Humidity | 87% | 76% | 62% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 86% | 51% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 37 | 57 | 39 | 61 | 39 | 47 | 28 |
| Wind | 10 mph North | 9 mph North | 6 mph NE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 66% | 53% | 43% | 45% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 27% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 31 | 61 | 40 | 61 | 44 | 54 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 4 mph South | 5 mph SE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 52% | 46% | 51% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 98% | 100% | 98% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 47 | 67 | 50 | 67 | 52 | 52 | 49 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 74% | 54% | 59% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 100% | 74% | 99% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 52 | 70 | 55 | 69 | 58 | 63 | 56 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 78% | 58% | 67% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 96% | 100% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 64 | 56 | 79 | 65 | 76 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 61% | 74% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 98% | 92% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 82 | 64 | 81 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 78% | 53% | 65% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 56% | 58% | 59% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 62 | 85 | 64 | 81 | 67 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 49% | 61% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 61% | 69% | 74% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly 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 | 85 | 65 | 80 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 52% | 68% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 79% | 79% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMDW) | 72 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KMDW) | 94 °F (1934) | 34 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 92 °F | 65 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 14 | ||
| 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 | 5:25 AM CDT | 8:09 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:53 AM CDT | 8:42 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:12 AM CDT | 9:23 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:26 AM CDT | 10:09 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:20 PM CDT | 2:56 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 49m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 44m
Tomorrow will be 1m 43s 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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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
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
Paris
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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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| Chicago Midway | 75 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:30 PM CDT |
| Chicago Lansing | 75 °F | Overcast | 12:35 PM CDT |
| Gary | 75 °F | Overcast | 11:45 AM CDT |
| Romeoville | 74 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 12:35 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA374 Denver, CO |
KMDW | 12:30PM | On Time |
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SWA264 Washington, DC |
KMDW | 12:33PM | On Time |
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SWA402 Raleigh/Durham, NC |
KMDW | 12:35PM | On Time |
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DAL1648 Atlanta, GA |
KMDW | 12:41PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMDW) |
| Wind Speed: | 16.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 244° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | 3900 ft |
SPECI KMDW 211730Z 20016G26KT 10SM SCT026 BKN039 BKN250 24/17 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 20026/1727 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Willow Springs Senior Club | 10:00 AM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 50°F |
| La Grange Area AARP | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 48°F |
| Willow Springs Lions Club | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 55°F |
| Salt Creek Camera Club | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-17 |
Thunderstorm, 55°F |
| Mental illness caregiver group | 10:00 AM CDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 48°F |
| Lyons Retirees | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of Rain, 66°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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Morgan Park, Chicago, IL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 67 °F | 72% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 616 ft | 12:46 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 76 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 68% | WSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 12:31 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Chicago Ridge Emergency Operations Cente, Chicago Ridge, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 69% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 137th and Cicero Av., Crestwood, IL | 75.8 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 69% | SW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KA9UMG 91th and Mobile, Oak Lawn, IL | 79.7 °F | 82 °F | 67 °F | 66% | SSE at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 151st & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL | 75.9 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 68% | SSW at 8.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 80.6 °F | 81 °F | 58 °F | 46% | SSW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 12:46 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Palos Park, IL | 75.4 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 77% | SSE at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Palos Hills, Palos Hills, IL | 76.7 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 70% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 12:47 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Hickory Hills IL , Hickory Hills, IL | 76 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 75% | WSW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 702 ft | 12:34 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER LOCK & DAM AT OBRIEN, Chicago, IL | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | South at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 12:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Robert Morris University, Orland Park, IL | 76.9 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 70% | WSW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 12:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Orland Park, Orland Park, IL | 69.3 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | SSE at 22.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 10:00 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Tinley Park, Tinley Park, IL | 79.7 °F | 80 °F | 55 °F | 43% | South at 16.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake Lorin, Orland Hills, IL | 74.9 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 74% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 701 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 76.0 °F | 78 °F | 63 °F | 64% | SSE at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL | 76.4 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 615 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL | 77.5 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 70% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 12:45 PM CDT | Normal | |
| U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL | 77.7 °F | 79 °F | 64 °F | 62% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| George Rogers Clark High School, Whiting, IN | 74.3 °F | 76 °F | 64 °F | 71% | East at 14.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 591 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| La Grange, La Grange, IL | 78.6 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 59% | SSE at 15.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Club Nonhof, Tinley Park, IL | 80.2 °F | 81 °F | 61 °F | 52% | WSW at 8.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 699 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pinewood South Subdivision, Orland Park, IL | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 74% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 12:46 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Brookfield, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 65 °F | 66% | North at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 12:45 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Laurel Hills, Orland Park, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 69% | SW at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 12:47 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Ridgewood, Western Springs, IL | 82.4 °F | 86 °F | 69 °F | 63% | WSW at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 595 ft | 12:45 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN | 76.2 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 68% | NNE at 12.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 12:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL | 83.8 °F | 86 °F | 66 °F | 56% | NW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL | 80.0 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 61% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 12:48 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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