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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
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
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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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. 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 | 55 | 54 | 68 | 53 | 71 | 51 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 13 mph WSW | 12 mph WSW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 92% | 58% | 49% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 65% | 55% | 63% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 62 | 48 | 63 | 48 | 54 | 48 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 10 mph West | 11 mph WNW | 11 mph NW |
| Humidity | 77% | 60% | 55% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 94% | 96% | 95% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 48 | 66 | 48 | 68 | 46 | 50 | 44 |
| Wind | 11 mph NNW | 13 mph NNE | 10 mph NE | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 87% | 52% | 47% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 51% | 31% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 42 | 66 | 46 | 66 | 53 | 55 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph ESE | 9 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 84% | 50% | 59% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 48 | 62 | 53 | 66 | 59 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 8 mph SE | 11 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 90% | 74% | 77% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 10% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 69 | 63 | 73 | 66 | 61 | 59 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 11 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 99% | 80% | 77% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 42% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 77 | 69 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 12 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 74% | 89% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 99% | 87% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 78 | 67 | 83 | 71 | 70 | 69 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 69% | 68% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 84% | 44% | 56% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 78 | 67 | 76 | 71 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 69% | 83% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 53% | 60% | 67% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 77 | 65 | 76 | 68 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 68% | 77% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 83% | 91% | 86% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 77 | 68 | 80 | 71 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 97% | 75% | 70% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 53% | 40% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDSM) | 74 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KDSM) | 94 °F (1886) | 35 °F (1931) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| 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 | 5:50 AM CDT | 8:34 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:18 AM CDT | 9:07 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:37 AM CDT | 9:48 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:51 AM CDT | 10:34 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:46 PM CDT | 3:22 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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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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74 °F
Mount Pleasant
73 °F
Keokuk
73 °F
Clinton
72 °F
Davenport
71 °F
Fort Madison
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51 °F
Orange City
51 °F
Sheldon
53 °F
Cherokee
53 °F
Le Mars
53 °F
Storm Lake
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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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| Perry | 64 °F | Overcast | 11:55 AM CDT |
| Des Moines | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:54 AM CDT |
| Ankeny | 64 °F | Overcast | 11:55 AM CDT |
| Boone | 61 °F | Overcast | 11:55 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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UPS2991 Spokane, WA |
KDSM | 12:02PM | On Time |
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UPS2927 Burbank, CA |
KDSM | 12:15PM | On Time |
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UPS2959 Reno, NV |
KDSM | 12:27PM | On Time |
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SKW6201 Denver, CO |
KDSM | 12:42PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPRO) |
| Wind Speed: | 16.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 216° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 4200 ft |
METAR KPRO 211655Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM SCT035 OVC042 18/09 A2967 RMK AO2 T01760091
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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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| Stine Seed Co., Adel, IA | 64.1 °F | - | 54 °F | 71% | SW at 14.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1100 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| T & T Sprinkler Service Inc., Grimes, IA | 65.3 °F | - | 54 °F | 68% | SSW at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Normal | |
| IADOT De Soto (I-80/US 169), De Soto, IA | 63 °F | - | 50 °F | 61% | WSW at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 956 ft | 11:44 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Pine Ct in Van Meter, Van Meter, IA | 66.7 °F | - | 54 °F | 63% | SSW at 8.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 889 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chipmunk and Squirrel Railroad, Urbandale, IA | 68.4 °F | - | 48 °F | 49% | SSE at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 957 ft | 12:02 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cross Creek West, Urbandale, IA | 70.0 °F | - | 34 °F | 26% | West at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 898 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS SAYLORVILLE DAM POOL NEAR SAYLOR IA, Johnston, IA | - | - | - | - | West at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 11:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA | 63.5 °F | - | 54 °F | 70% | SW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Des Moines WNW, Des Moines, IA | 67.1 °F | - | 52 °F | 58% | South at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| S.E. Dallas County, Cumming, IA | 65.2 °F | - | 54 °F | 68% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 986 ft | 11:54 AM CDT | Normal | |
| IADOT Des Moines (I-35), Cumming, IA | 63 °F | - | 47 °F | 57% | WSW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 735 ft | 11:32 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Windsor Heights / Glendale, Des Moines, IA | 66.8 °F | - | 56 °F | 67% | ENE at 0.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 965 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wunderbury, Des Moines, IA | 66.6 °F | - | 54 °F | 64% | NE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 12:02 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saylorville, Polk City, IA | 65.7 °F | - | 54 °F | 65% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 990 ft | 12:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA | 65.7 °F | - | 56 °F | 70% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 961 ft | 12:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Witmer Park, Des Moines, IA | 65.3 °F | - | 54 °F | 66% | West at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 892 ft | 12:02 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA | 68.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 85% | WSW at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 933 ft | 11:53 AM CDT | Normal | |
| N.E. Madison Co. Cumming, IA, Cumming, IA | 63.8 °F | - | 53 °F | 69% | WSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 980 ft | 12:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Wildflower, Ankeny, IA | 66.0 °F | - | 54 °F | 65% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| IADOT Des Moines (I-235), Des Moines, IA | 66 °F | - | 53 °F | 61% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 822 ft | 11:43 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Norwalk, IA (2mi SW), Norwalk, IA | 68.0 °F | - | 54 °F | 61% | South at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 919 ft | 12:02 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA | 64.2 °F | - | 52 °F | 64% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 922 ft | 11:35 AM CDT | Normal | |
| IADOT Altoona (I-80/US 65), Berwick, IA | 65 °F | - | 51 °F | 60% | WSW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 858 ft | 11:41 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Knobhill, Des Moines, IA | 63.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 74% | SSE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 919 ft | 9:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West Des Moines, IA | 66.4 °F | - | -3 °F | 6% | West at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | - | 12:03 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Calvert Meadows, Urbandale, IA | 66.1 °F | - | 54 °F | 64% | SW at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| White Oak Ln, Granger, IA | 64.8 °F | - | 55 °F | 70% | West at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 11:59 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA | 68.2 °F | - | 54 °F | 61% | East at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dawson, IA | 67.1 °F | - | 55 °F | 65% | WSW at 15.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 12:03 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stone Ridge, Cumming, IA | 72.7 °F | 76 °F | 58 °F | 61% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | -107507 ft | 12:00 PM CDT | Normal | |
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