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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. Fog early. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 78 | 64 | 83 | 67 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 13 mph SE | 15 mph SSE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 94% | 58% | 56% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 54% | 100% | 69% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 80 | 63 | 81 | 62 | 71 | 61 |
| Wind | 13 mph SE | 19 mph SSE | 17 mph South | 13 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 56% | 50% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 50% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 100% | 79% | 41% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 76 | 61 | 81 | 60 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 14 mph SW | 12 mph SW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 81% | 60% | 48% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 100% | 6% | 9% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 52 | 71 | 56 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 10 mph WSW | 8 mph WSW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 67% | 58% | 62% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 100% | 100% | 39% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 51 | 68 | 52 | 71 | 53 | 57 | 51 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 9 mph WNW | 7 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 77% | 55% | 54% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 48 | 66 | 53 | 65 | 56 | 61 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 74% | 61% | 75% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 100% | 65% | 49% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 49 | 68 | 52 | 74 | 53 | 65 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 7 mph NE | 8 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 70% | 58% | 48% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 72% | 59% | 30% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 45 | 72 | 49 | 68 | 54 | 59 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph East | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 61% | 44% | 59% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 62% | 23% | 60% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 47 | 75 | 51 | 74 | 56 | 66 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 58% | 43% | 53% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 73% | 47% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 51 | 77 | 53 | 76 | 58 | 68 | 56 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 60% | 45% | 55% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 53 | 77 | 55 | 76 | 60 | 69 | 55 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 8 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 61% | 47% | 56% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 5% | 4% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMCI) | 75 °F | 55 °F |
| Record (KMCI) | 91 °F (1997) | 39 °F (1915) |
| Yesterday | 77 °F | 57 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 2 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:02 AM CDT | 8:28 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:32 AM CDT | 8:59 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:54 AM CDT | 9:37 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:12 AM CDT | 10:19 PM CDT |
| Moon | 1:35 PM CDT | 1:53 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 27m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 25m
Tomorrow will be 1m 41s longer.
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| First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Monett
84 °F
Chillicothe
84 °F
Clinton
83 °F
Whiteman AFB
83 °F
Boonville
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55 °F
Mosby
57 °F
Cape Girardeau
57 °F
Kirksville
59 °F
Jefferson City
59 °F
St. Joseph
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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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| Kansas City International | 83 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Kansas City | 85 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:54 PM CDT |
| Mosby | 82 °F | Overcast | 2:55 PM CDT |
| Lee's Summit | 82 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA2377 Los Angeles, CA |
KMCI | 03:01PM | On Time |
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ASQ4550 Houston, TX |
KMCI | 03:06PM | On Time |
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SWA705 Chicago, IL |
KMCI | 03:06PM | On Time |
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ASQ4995 New York, NY |
KMCI | 03:09PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMCI) |
| Wind Speed: | 13.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 174° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 6000 ft |
METAR KMCI 181953Z 14013KT 10SM BKN060 OVC100 28/18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02830183
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| 1899 Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund | 3:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C |
| VfL Wolfsburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | 3:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Houston vs. Sporting Kansas City | 2:30 PM CDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 76° F/ 24° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Hollywood Casino 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on October 06, 2013 | Average High 69° F/ 20° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Kansas City MO , Kansas City, MO | 83 °F | 86 °F | 68 °F | 60% | South at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1049 ft | 2:42 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest WOLCOT , Kansas City, KS | 80 °F | 78 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 757 ft | 2:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest LVNWTH , Leavenworth, KS | 79 °F | 77 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 1:20 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 82 °F | 84 °F | 67 °F | 60% | ESE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 2:36 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| KC North - N Oak/Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO | 86.2 °F | 91 °F | 70 °F | 59% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 3:05 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverside, MO, Riverside, MO | 86.3 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 55% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Hamilton Heights, Gladstone, MO | 84.9 °F | 89 °F | 70 °F | 60% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 984 ft | 3:04 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 83 °F | 86 °F | 67 °F | 59% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 2:39 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| South Broadway, Leavenworth, KS | 91.0 °F | 90 °F | 60 °F | 35% | NNE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 919 ft | 3:04 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS U, Leavenworth, KS | 83 °F | 88 °F | 71 °F | 68% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 836 ft | 2:48 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Wellington Park, Leavenworth, KS | 86.2 °F | 96 °F | 76 °F | 72% | East at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 3:05 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Gladstone, Gladstone, MO | 92.1 °F | 96 °F | 68 °F | 45% | SSE at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 994 ft | 3:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Fort Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, KS | 84.0 °F | 87 °F | 67 °F | 57% | North at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 2:53 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kansas City North, Kansas City, MO | 85.2 °F | 89 °F | 68 °F | 57% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 82 °F | 85 °F | 68 °F | 63% | SE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 2:42 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Leavenworth KS , Leavenworth, KS | 84 °F | 87 °F | 68 °F | 59% | ESE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 857 ft | 2:48 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Smithville, MO | 84.8 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 58% | SSE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 960 ft | 3:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Falcon Lakes, Basehor, KS | 83.1 °F | 87 °F | 69 °F | 63% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 921 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Westheight, Kansas City, KS | 85.1 °F | 84 °F | 55 °F | 36% | SSE at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 893 ft | 3:05 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kansas City North, MO | 85.6 °F | 82 °F | 29 °F | 13% | ESE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 3:04 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West of Liberty on 291, Kansas City, MO | 84.0 °F | 84 °F | 60 °F | 44% | East at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Brookridge TJS1, Kansas City, MO | 85.6 °F | 90 °F | 69 °F | 58% | SE at 13.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Trimble MO , Trimble, MO | 81 °F | 83 °F | 64 °F | 56% | ESE at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 970 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Clinton Estates, Trimble, MO | 81.3 °F | 84 °F | 69 °F | 66% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 2:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Liberty High School, Liberty, MO | 85.0 °F | 86 °F | 64 °F | 50% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest FORLK1 , Edwardsville, KS | 83 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 785 ft | 2:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Shawnee KS , Shawnee Mission, KS | 83 °F | 87 °F | 70 °F | 64% | ESE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1062 ft | 2:49 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Liberty City Hall, Liberty, MO | 84.3 °F | 86 °F | 64 °F | 50% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 3:04 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Downtown Shawnee, Shawnee, KS | 86.2 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 55% | NW at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 996 ft | 3:05 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Kearney MO , Kearney, MO | 81 °F | 83 °F | 66 °F | 60% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Grey Oaks, Shawnee, KS | 86.9 °F | 90 °F | 68 °F | 53% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Westwood, KS | 85.5 °F | 90 °F | 70 °F | 59% | SSE at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 3:05 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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