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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Windy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. 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 | 79 | 63 | 77 | 61 | 75 | 59 | 70 | 59 |
| Wind | 12 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 55% | 55% | 56% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 69% | 56% | 71% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 67 | 59 | 69 | 58 | 63 | 54 | 58 | 51 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph NW | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 74% | 69% | 73% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 89% | 82% | 85% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 49 | 50 | 47 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 36 |
| Wind | 12 mph NNW | 22 mph North | 19 mph North | 15 mph North |
| Humidity | 77% | 91% | 86% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 85% | 51% | 0% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 37 | 58 | 39 | 54 | 37 | 49 | 30 |
| Wind | 12 mph North | 10 mph North | 6 mph NE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 59% | 47% | 54% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 63% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 32 | 59 | 40 | 60 | 43 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph NE | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 52% | 47% | 50% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 78% | 98% | 94% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 46 | 64 | 49 | 63 | 51 | 55 | 52 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 70% | 58% | 63% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 100% | 36% | 98% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly 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 | 67 | 53 | 67 | 55 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 11 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 11 mph ESE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 71% | 59% | 67% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 96% | 100% | 40% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 55 | 73 | 62 | 73 | 64 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 12 mph SSE | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 65% | 73% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 99% | 90% | 74% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 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 | 74 | 64 | 71 | 67 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 68% | 91% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 57% | 59% | 60% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 72 | 62 | 76 | 64 | 71 | 67 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 69% | 64% | 86% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 64% | 71% | 75% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 70 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 71% | 69% | 95% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 78% | 80% | % |
| 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 | 5:24 AM CDT | 8:10 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:52 AM CDT | 8:42 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:11 AM CDT | 9:23 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:24 AM CDT | 10:10 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:20 PM CDT | 2:56 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 50m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 45m
Tomorrow will be 1m 44s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Today
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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79 °F
Lawrenceville
79 °F
Robinson
79 °F
Cairo
78 °F
Danville
78 °F
Mount Carmel
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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 | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:51 AM CDT |
| Chicago | 73 °F | Overcast | 10:51 AM CDT |
| Chicago Executive | 74 °F | Overcast | 10:52 AM CDT |
| Gary | 72 °F | Overcast | 10:45 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA1969 Kansas City, MO |
KMDW | 11:35AM | On Time |
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SWA1710 Nashville, TN |
KMDW | 11:45AM | On Time |
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SWA1380 Orlando, FL |
KMDW | 11:47AM | On Time |
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SWA1263 Houston, TX |
KMDW | 11:48AM | On Time |
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CHQ5007 Grand Rapids, MI |
KORD | 11:37AM | On Time |
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UAL1564 Sacramento, CA |
KORD | 11:38AM | On Time |
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TCF5939 New York, NY |
KORD | 11:38AM | On Time |
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SKW5408 Muskegon, MI |
KORD | 11:39AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KMDW) |
| Wind Speed: | 15.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 81° (East) |
| Ceiling: | 2400 ft |
METAR KMDW 211551Z 20015G21KT 10SM BKN024 BKN220 23/16 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02280161 $
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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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| West Loop, Chicago, IL | 73.4 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 73% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Chicago, IL | 72.7 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 77% | East at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL | 74.5 °F | 76 °F | 64 °F | 70% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL | 71.0 °F | 75 °F | 43 °F | 22% | South at 23.0 mph | - / hr | 595 ft | 9:47 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Bucktown, Chicago, IL | 75.4 °F | 77 °F | 65 °F | 70% | WSW at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL | 74.1 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 80% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 11:33 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Lakeview, Chicago, IL | 73.9 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 66% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Lakeview, Chicago, IL | 73.3 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 73% | SW at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 636 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL | 73.9 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lincoln Square, CHICAGO, IL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 68% | SSE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Irving Park, Chicago, IL | 74.1 °F | 75 °F | 65 °F | 74% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Park University, Chicago, IL | 75.1 °F | 77 °F | 65 °F | 70% | SSE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:30 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL | 76.0 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | South at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 72.0 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 76% | South at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Peterson Woods, Chicago, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 64 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 11:35 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 75.6 °F | 78 °F | 60 °F | 58% | SSW at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Normal | |
| West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL | 74.6 °F | 76 °F | 33 °F | 22% | South at 1.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 595 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL | 75.4 °F | 77 °F | 65 °F | 71% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Historic East Side, Harwood Heights, IL | 72.4 °F | 75 °F | 62 °F | 71% | SSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL | 74.3 °F | 77 °F | 60 °F | 60% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Evanston KU9Z.Net, Evanston, IL | 72.1 °F | 74 °F | 63 °F | 74% | West at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL | 73.0 °F | 73 °F | 66 °F | 79% | SSE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 615 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL | 75.6 °F | 77 °F | 64 °F | 68% | West at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 11:30 AM CDT | Normal | |
| South Evanston, Evanston, IL | 74.4 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 74% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Normal | |
| KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 72% | SE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 11:36 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Irving Park Rd & Pacific Ave, Chicago, IL | 74.6 °F | 76 °F | 65 °F | 73% | SSW at 8.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 11:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL | 73.8 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 77% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:35 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MARITIME , Chicago, IL | 68 °F | - | - | - | South at 24 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 577 ft | 10:45 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Brookfield, IL | 73.6 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 76% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 11:30 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL | 75 °F | 77 °F | 64 °F | 69% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 11:16 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 73 °F | 75 °F | 63 °F | 72% | SSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:16 AM CDT | MADIS | |
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