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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 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 71 | 84 | 69 | 82 | 69 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 7 mph South | 9 mph West | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 64% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 43% | 42% | 40% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:38 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 69 | 85 | 67 | 82 | 68 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 7 mph WSW | 10 mph WNW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 84% | 55% | 61% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 41% | 39% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 67 | 90 | 70 | 84 | 69 | 76 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW | 13 mph NW | 11 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 81% | 51% | 62% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 18% | 69% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 59 | 89 | 65 | 83 | 65 | 68 | 57 |
| Wind | 14 mph NE | 12 mph ENE | 14 mph NE | 14 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 63% | 44% | 55% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:37 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 58 | 85 | 62 | 85 | 63 | 71 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph ENE | 12 mph ENE | 11 mph ENE | 12 mph East |
| Humidity | 64% | 44% | 49% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 15% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 63 | 87 | 63 | 83 | 65 | 75 | 65 |
| Wind | 11 mph ENE | 10 mph East | 9 mph NE | 13 mph East |
| Humidity | 74% | 45% | 55% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 37% | 6% | 56% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 87 | 69 | 81 | 70 | 75 | 70 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 10 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE | 13 mph East |
| Humidity | 80% | 54% | 66% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 0% | 29% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:36 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 89 | 70 | 87 | 71 | 78 | 70 |
| Wind | 11 mph East | 8 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 11 mph East |
| Humidity | 86% | 54% | 60% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 2% | 5% | 6% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:35 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 87 | 70 | 85 | 71 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 12 mph East | 8 mph East | 7 mph ENE | 10 mph East |
| Humidity | 84% | 56% | 63% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:35 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 69 | 87 | 70 | 84 | 71 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph NE | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 82% | 55% | 65% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 8% | 5% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:35 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 70 | 87 | 70 | 80 | 72 | 76 | 71 |
| Wind | 8 mph East | 4 mph ENE | 4 mph NNE | 11 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 81% | 56% | 75% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KTPA) | 88 °F | 71 °F |
| Record (KTPA) | 95 °F (1975) | 57 °F (1894) |
| Yesterday | 90 °F | 72 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 16 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| St Petersburg, FL | 84.0 °F |
| Old Port Tampa, FL | 82.9 °F |
| McKay Bay Entrance, FL | 82.9 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:38 AM EDT | 8:17 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:12 AM EDT | 8:43 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:41 AM EDT | 9:14 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:08 AM EDT | 9:46 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:46 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:45 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 30m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 39m
Tomorrow will be 0m 59s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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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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| St. Petersburg Airport | 74 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Tampa | 73 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Tampa Macdill AFB | 73 °F | Overcast | 8:58 PM EDT |
| St. Petersburg | 77 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA803 Las Vegas, NV |
KTPA | 09:54PM | On Time |
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DAL1491 Atlanta, GA |
KTPA | 10:00PM | On Time |
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AWE1645 Washington, DC |
KTPA | 10:05PM | On Time |
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DAL2391 New York, NY |
KTPA | 10:05PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPIE) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 99° (East) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPIE 220153Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02330211
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Largo's Open Air Market | 9:00 AM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 73°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Clearwater Industrial, Clearwater, FL | 72.3 °F | - | 69 °F | 90% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL | 73.6 °F | - | 73 °F | 97% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 70 ft | 9:59 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Sunset Point Estates, Clearwater, FL | 71.7 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | East at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 67 ft | 9:53 PM EDT | Normal | |
| McMullen Tennis Complex, Clearwater, FL | 72.9 °F | 70 °F | 70 °F | 91% | ENE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 9:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| US19/SR60, Clearwater, FL | 74.0 °F | 74 °F | 69 °F | 84% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 15 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Clearwater, Clearwater, FL | 75.4 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 9:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Woodgate 1 and 2, Clearwater, FL | 72.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 88% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 87 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Old Clearwater Bay, Clearwater, FL | 73.6 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 87% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 9:56 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Campbell Causeway, CLearwater, FL | 73.4 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 87% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| S Betty Lane, Clearwater, FL | 74.3 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | North at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KE4CWS - Orange St / Highlands Ave, Clearwater, FL | 73.3 °F | 71 °F | 70 °F | 90% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 9:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
| W4PG Wedgewood Estates, Clearwater, FL | 73.3 °F | 71 °F | 70 °F | 91% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 25 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Clearwater FL U, Clearwater, FL | 72 °F | - | 68 °F | 88% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 42 ft | 9:31 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Downtown, Clearwater, FL | 73.6 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 88% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 70 ft | 9:58 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| E of Dunedin Marina, Dunedin, FL | 72.8 °F | 70 °F | 70 °F | 90% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 25 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| South Greenwood, Clearwater, FL | 73.8 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 88% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 40 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| East of CR1 South of Solon and West of B, Dunedin, FL | 72.5 °F | 72 °F | 67 °F | 83% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 9:54 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Clearwater FL , Clearwater, FL | 72 °F | - | 69 °F | 89% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 109 ft | 9:33 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Safety Harbor, Safety Harbor, FL | 71.1 °F | - | 69 °F | 93% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 90 ft | 9:57 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Phil's Weather Station, Countryside, FL | 70.7 °F | 74 °F | 60 °F | 69% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 63 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| NOS_NWLON Clearwater Beach, FL , Clearwater, FL | 75 °F | 73 °F | - | - | East at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 9:24 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| City of Largo WWRF/Highpoint, Clearwater, FL | 74.1 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 88% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 11 ft | 9:58 PM EDT | Normal | |
| KT4LV /Largo Fl., Largo, FL | 76.0 °F | 77 °F | 70 °F | 83% | ENE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Belleair Florida KK4EQF, Belleair, FL | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 83% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Oldsmar FL , Oldsmar, FL | 73 °F | - | 73 °F | 100% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Clearwater FL , Clearwater, FL | 72 °F | - | 70 °F | 92% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 219 ft | 9:23 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Largo FL, Largo, FL | 75.1 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | East at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 9:57 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Harbor Lakes, Palm Harbor, FL | 70.5 °F | - | 70 °F | 100% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 57 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| KJ4RUS - West of Taylor Park, Largo, FL | 78.3 °F | 81 °F | 70 °F | 76% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pinebrook Estates, Largo, FL | 75.1 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 84% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 9:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| The Hammocks - KI4CPZ, Palm Harbor, FL | 71.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 94% | SE at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 48 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Largo Fl, Largo, FL | 74.8 °F | 75 °F | 70 °F | 85% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 40 ft | 9:51 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Starkey Heights, Largo, FL | 75.6 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 76% | NE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 9:59 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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