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May 20, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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May 20, 2013
The Salvation Army says it is activating disaster response teams and mobile feeding units to help residents and rescuers in Moore.
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May 20, 2013
Several children have been pulled out of the rubble alive at a school in an Oklahoma City suburb.
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May 20, 2013
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma's governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
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May 20, 2013
A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
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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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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 20, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
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May 20, 2013
Photos and social media reports of severe weather damage over the weekend in Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas.
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May 20, 2013
Continuing coverage of destructive severe weather.
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May 19, 2013
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
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May 19, 2013
State emergency officials are monitoring a tornado in the Wichita area.
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May 20, 2013
The latest breaking news from the scene, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 19, 2013
Mice and other critters return from a month long stay in space.
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May 20, 2013
Some locations have seen 5 to 6 inches of rainfall.
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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 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%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 37F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 80 | 64 | 79 | 64 | 73 | 63 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 12 mph South | 15 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 57% | 58% | 70% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 70% | 60% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | 72% | 58% | 78% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 69 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 59 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 8 mph West | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 87% | 74% | 89% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 88% | 74% | 77% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 46 | 36 |
| Wind | 13 mph NW | 17 mph NNW | 16 mph North | 15 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 91% | 97% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 90% | 68% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | 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 | 47 | 37 | 54 | 38 | 51 | 36 | 48 | 28 |
| Wind | 11 mph North | 11 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 3 mph NE |
| Humidity | 66% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 8% | 0% | 50% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 46 | 32 | 54 | 40 | 52 | 44 | 54 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph NE | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 56% | 61% | 72% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 58 | 49 | 58 | 52 | 56 | 52 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 73% | 75% | 82% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 13% | 20% | 37% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 57 | 52 | 67 | 53 | 44 | 43 | 60 | 55 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 11 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 80% | 61% | 96% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 0% | 45% | 94% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 55 | 72 | 63 | 72 | 65 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 12 mph SSE | 11 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 73% | 74% | 77% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 99% | 90% | 74% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Fog |
| 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 | 69 | 62 | 74 | 64 | 71 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 10 mph South | 9 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 72% | 92% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 57% | 58% | 58% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 70 | 62 | 74 | 64 | 71 | 67 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 76% | 68% | 88% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 61% | 68% | 73% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 70 | 63 | 73 | 65 | 68 | 68 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 76% | 100% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 78% | 78% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog | 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 | 8:09 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:52 AM CDT | 8:41 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:11 AM CDT | 9:22 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:25 AM CDT | 10:09 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:19 PM CDT | 2:56 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, 81% 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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79 °F
Cairo
78 °F
Harrisburg
78 °F
Danville
78 °F
Mount Carmel
78 °F
Robinson
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60 °F
Taylorville
61 °F
Litchfield
62 °F
Rochelle
62 °F
Springfield
62 °F
Galesburg
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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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| Gary | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Chicago Midway | 65 °F | Overcast | 3:51 AM CDT |
| Chicago Lansing | 64 °F | Clear | 4:15 AM CDT |
| Chicago | 65 °F | Clear | 3:51 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FDX1950 Newark, NJ |
KORD | 04:15AM | On Time |
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FDX1447 Memphis, TN |
KORD | 04:24AM | On Time |
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UAL1253 Los Angeles, CA |
KORD | 04:30AM | On Time |
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UPS606 Louisville, KY |
KORD | 04:36AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMDW) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 104° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 20000 ft |
METAR KMDW 210851Z 19008KT 10SM FEW140 OVC200 18/16 A2970 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP047 P0000 60021 T01830161 55024 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mozart Requiem | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 43°F |
| The 5th Annual Hat & Glove Inspiration Breakfast | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 40°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| George Rogers Clark High School, Whiting, IN | 64.4 °F | 62 °F | 94% | ESE at 5.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 591 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER LOCK & DAM AT OBRIEN, Chicago, IL | 65 °F | - | - | SSE at 8 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 574 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Morgan Park, Chicago, IL | 64.7 °F | 63 °F | 94% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 616 ft | 4:16 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN | 65.9 °F | 63 °F | 91% | NNE at 7.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 64 °F | 62 °F | 94% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 4:01 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL | 65.7 °F | 64 °F | 93% | SSW at 2.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodmar, Hammond, IN | 63.8 °F | 63 °F | 96% | SSE at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 615 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodmar Too, Hammond, IN | 63.8 °F | 62 °F | 95% | South at 3.0 mph | - / hr | 618 ft | 4:06 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 64.0 °F | 63 °F | 97% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 4:16 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| 137th and Cicero Av., Crestwood, IL | 63.7 °F | 62 °F | 95% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 623 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| KA9UMG 91th and Mobile, Oak Lawn, IL | 65.3 °F | 60 °F | 84% | SSE at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Chicago Ridge Emergency Operations Cente, Chicago Ridge, IL | 64.2 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Munster, IN | 63.7 °F | 63 °F | 98% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Loop, Chicago, IL | 65.9 °F | 63 °F | 89% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Chicago, IL | 65.5 °F | 62 °F | 90% | East at 5.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West bank of Hart Ditch, Munster, IN | 63.4 °F | 62 °F | 97% | SSW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Brookwood Point, Glenwood, IL | 64.4 °F | 56 °F | 73% | WSW at 2.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL | 66.0 °F | 66 °F | 99% | SE at 3.1 mph | 0.12 in / hr | 604 ft | 1:03 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 64.0 °F | 64 °F | 98% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Palos Hills, Palos Hills, IL | 63.6 °F | 62 °F | 95% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Palos Park, IL | 62.6 °F | 60 °F | 92% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bucktown, Chicago, IL | 64.3 °F | 60 °F | 87% | WSW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Hickory Hills IL , Hickory Hills, IL | 64 °F | 62 °F | 94% | SSW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 702 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL | 60.0 °F | 31 °F | 19% | SW at 10.0 mph | - / hr | 595 ft | 3:47 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL | 66.9 °F | 67 °F | 100% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 4:17 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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