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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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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 95F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 99F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 84 | 64 | 82 | 65 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 4 mph South | 8 mph ESE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 52% | 56% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 60% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 56% | 71% | 53% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 86 | 69 | 84 | 65 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 5 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 97% | 55% | 54% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 55% | 61% | 58% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:33 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 68 | 87 | 67 | 86 | 66 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 5 mph WSW | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 97% | 50% | 51% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 51% | 51% | 4% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 90 | 69 | 90 | 67 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNW | 4 mph NNW | 6 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 94% | 49% | 48% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 0% | 80% | 44% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 86 | 66 | 88 | 62 | 64 | 57 |
| Wind | 8 mph NE | 12 mph NE | 14 mph NE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 90% | 51% | 42% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:32 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 60 | 84 | 61 | 88 | 63 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 12 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 82% | 43% | 42% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 85 | 63 | 87 | 65 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 9 mph East | 10 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 86% | 48% | 48% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 34% | 12% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 65 | 86 | 70 | 84 | 70 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 7 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE | 13 mph East | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 97% | 55% | 61% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 28% | 32% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:31 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 66 | 86 | 70 | 84 | 70 | 73 | 70 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 96% | 55% | 61% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 7% | 9% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 66 | 87 | 70 | 86 | 70 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 9 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 95% | 55% | 59% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 7% | 14% | 16% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:30 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 67 | 87 | 68 | 86 | 68 | 74 | 68 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 93% | 53% | 57% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 14% | 12% | 9% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 72 | 68 | 86 | 69 | 86 | 70 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 4 mph ENE | 5 mph ENE | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 90% | 55% | 60% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 (KBOW) | 89 °F | 67 °F |
| Record (KBOW) | 100 °F (1953) | 59 °F (1977) |
| 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 | 6:33 AM EDT | 8:12 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:07 AM EDT | 8:37 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:36 AM EDT | 9:08 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:04 AM EDT | 9:41 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:40 PM EDT | 3:41 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 30m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 38m
Tomorrow will be 0m 58s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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93 °F
Marianna
92 °F
Tallahassee
91 °F
Fort Myers
91 °F
Cross City
91 °F
Crestview
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61 °F
West Palm Beach
62 °F
Perry
62 °F
Cross City
62 °F
Crestview
62 °F
Crestview
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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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| Bartow | 73 °F | Partly Cloudy | 7:35 PM EDT |
| Winter Haven | 74 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Lakeland Region | 72 °F | Light Rain | 6:50 PM EDT |
| Kissimmee | 75 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:50 PM EDT |
| 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 (KBOW) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 128° (SE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBOW 212335Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM FEW033 23/21 A2999 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| FL_Meso Frostproof , Frostproof, FL | 77 °F | 79 °F | 71 °F | 80% | SE at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 145 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Frostproof FL US, Frostproof, FL | 78 °F | 80 °F | 73 °F | 84% | SE at 7 mph | 147.72 in / hr | 134 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Country Oaks, Lake Wales, FL | 75.6 °F | 75 °F | 72 °F | 89% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Carlton Arms-Winter Haven, Winter Haven, FL | 75.7 °F | 75 °F | 73 °F | 90% | SE at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 131 ft | 7:42 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cherry Pocket, Lake Wales, FL | 75.2 °F | 73 °F | 74 °F | 96% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 7:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Summit East, Winter Haven, FL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 70 °F | 78% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 135 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Indian Lake Estates FL US, Lake Wales, FL | 73 °F | - | 72 °F | 97% | SSE at 4 mph | 242.27 in / hr | 121 ft | 7:32 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Dundee FL US, Dundee, FL | 75 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | East at 7 mph | 0.48 in / hr | 226 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Grenelefe Florida Landscapes, Local Area, Fl | 74.5 °F | 74 °F | 69 °F | 84% | ESE at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 118 ft | 7:44 PM EDT | Normal | |
| SFWMD WRWX, Poinciana, FL | 75 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 77% | ESE at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 63 ft | 7:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Bartow FL US, Nichols, FL | 75 °F | 73 °F | 73 °F | 94% | North at 0 mph | 172.33 in / hr | 118 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Bartow Airport FL , Winter Haven, FL | 76 °F | 75 °F | 76 °F | 100% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 124 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Roeville, Eagle Lake, FL | 74.1 °F | 72 °F | 71 °F | 91% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 7:53 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Blue Eagle Farms Station 1, Homeland, FL | 75.8 °F | 76 °F | 71 °F | 86% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 120 ft | 7:46 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bayberry Acres, Wauchula, FL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 78% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 105 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Polk County EOC, Winter Haven, FL | 72.8 °F | - | 71 °F | 95% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| FL_Meso Lake Alfred , Lake Alfred, FL | 73 °F | - | 71 °F | 95% | NE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 149 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Lake Alfred Fire Dept., Lake Alfred, FL | 72.9 °F | - | 71 °F | 93% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 177 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| W4GON Northwest, Sebring, FL | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 69 °F | 73% | SE at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 145 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lonesome Oak Farms, Winter Haven, FL | 72.0 °F | 76 °F | 35 °F | 26% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| SW Auburndale, Jones Corner, Auburndale, FL | 72.3 °F | - | 71 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Welcome FL US, Bradley, FL | 76 °F | 75 °F | 76 °F | 99% | SE at 7 mph | 195.96 in / hr | 150 ft | 7:34 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| North Lake Jackson, Sebring, FL | 78.3 °F | 81 °F | 70 °F | 75% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 115 ft | 7:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Highland City, Lakeland, FL | 73.1 °F | - | 71 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 118 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kissimmee-Poinciana, Kissimmee-Poinciana, FL | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 71 °F | 83% | South at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 62 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SFWMD S61W, Saint Cloud, FL | 74 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | ESE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 51 ft | 7:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Clubhouse Heritage, Lakeland, FL | 72.7 °F | - | 70 °F | 91% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Summerland Hills, Lakeland, FL | 72.6 °F | - | 71 °F | 96% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 164 ft | 7:56 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Lakeland FL , Lakeland, FL | 72 °F | - | 71 °F | 97% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 232 ft | 7:31 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Polkdale Farms, Holiday Manor, FL | 72.4 °F | - | 72 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Polk County, Davenport, FL | 73.5 °F | - | 72 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 116 ft | 7:55 PM EDT | Normal | |
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