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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 22, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 22, 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 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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the North at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 53 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 38 | 48 | 37 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 24 mph North | 22 mph North | 11 mph North |
| Humidity | 94% | 99% | 76% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 97% | 56% | 9% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| 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 | 47 | 37 | 55 | 37 | 53 | 37 | 49 | 38 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 68% | 52% | 57% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 6% | 8% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | 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 | 50 | 39 | 57 | 43 | 58 | 43 | 54 | 42 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 4 mph ESE | 6 mph East | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 66% | 59% | 56% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | 57% | 64% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 44 | 62 | 47 | 64 | 50 | 58 | 48 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 6 mph ESE | 3 mph South | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 78% | 56% | 59% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 53% | 61% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | 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 | 52 | 47 | 66 | 51 | 64 | 52 | 60 | 53 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 84% | 56% | 64% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 99% | 23% | 17% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 60 | 52 | 73 | 62 | 72 | 65 | 67 | 62 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 67% | 78% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 64% | 59% | 93% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | 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 | 63 | 57 | 75 | 64 | 74 | 65 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 68% | 73% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 63% | 36% | 49% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 55 | 83 | 62 | 83 | 67 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 14 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 45% | 58% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 58% | 59% | 52% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 73 | 63 | 81 | 65 | 83 | 69 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 70% | 62% | 63% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 27% | 26% | 21% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| 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 | 74 | 66 | 85 | 67 | 83 | 71 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 75% | 56% | 68% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 19% | 46% | 66% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly 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 | 60 | 81 | 58 | 74 | 57 | 64 | 54 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 65% | 45% | 58% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMDW) | 72 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KMDW) | 93 °F (1977) | 40 °F (1929) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 65 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9 | ||
| 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. 22, 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 | 5:30 PM CDT (5/22) | 3:30 AM CDT (5/22) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 50m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 45m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 94% 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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82 °F
Olney-Noble
79 °F
Robinson
79 °F
Cairo
79 °F
Lawrenceville
78 °F
Centralia
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50 °F
Waukegan
53 °F
Chicago Executive
55 °F
Chicago
56 °F
Savanna
57 °F
Freeport
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Chicago Lansing | 62 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 11:35 PM CDT |
| Gary | 66 °F | Overcast | 9:45 PM CDT |
| Chicago Midway | 64 °F | Overcast | 10:51 PM CDT |
| Romeoville | 61 °F | Overcast | 11:35 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA2147 Phoenix, AZ |
KMDW | 11:36PM | On Time |
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SWA490 Newark, NJ |
KMDW | 11:46PM | On Time |
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SWA824 Tampa, FL |
KMDW | 11:48PM | On Time |
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SWA1103 Baltimore, MD |
KMDW | 11:59PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KIGQ) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 255° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | 5000 ft |
METAR KIGQ 230435Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM BKN050 BKN065 17/12 A2976 RMK AO2 T01690121
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The 5th Annual Hat & Glove Inspiration Breakfast | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 37°F |
| Caregivers support group | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-22 |
Partly Cloudy, 52°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 79 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 46° F/ 8° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 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, 67 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER LOCK & DAM AT OBRIEN, Chicago, IL | 65 °F | - | - | - | WSW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 10:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Morgan Park, Chicago, IL | 63.9 °F | - | 56 °F | 77% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 616 ft | 11:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| George Rogers Clark High School, Whiting, IN | 53.0 °F | - | 52 °F | 98% | ESE at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 591 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 137th and Cicero Av., Crestwood, IL | 62.6 °F | - | 55 °F | 75% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 11:41 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN | 64.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 72% | NNE at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 151st & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL | 61.7 °F | - | 53 °F | 74% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL | 54 °F | - | 51 °F | 89% | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:18 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Woodmar, Hammond, IN | 63.5 °F | - | 56 °F | 78% | SW at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 615 ft | 11:41 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodmar Too, Hammond, IN | 63.9 °F | - | 56 °F | 75% | SSW at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 618 ft | 11:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| JobLink in Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, IN | 65.8 °F | - | 58 °F | 75% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 601 ft | 9:26 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chicago Ridge Emergency Operations Cente, Chicago Ridge, IL | 63.3 °F | - | 56 °F | 78% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Munster, IN | 63.4 °F | - | 56 °F | 76% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KA9UMG 91th and Mobile, Oak Lawn, IL | 64.1 °F | - | 56 °F | 74% | West at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 11:41 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| West bank of Hart Ditch, Munster, IN | 63.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 75% | West at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Palos Park, IL | 61.9 °F | - | 56 °F | 82% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Club Nonhof, Tinley Park, IL | 62.1 °F | - | 52 °F | 70% | SSW at 3.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 699 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 63.7 °F | - | 54 °F | 70% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:36 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Tinley Park, Tinley Park, IL | 61.7 °F | - | 50 °F | 66% | WSW at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Robert Morris University, Orland Park, IL | 62.7 °F | - | 56 °F | 78% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lake Lorin, Orland Hills, IL | 62.0 °F | - | 56 °F | 81% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 701 ft | 11:41 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Palos Hills, Palos Hills, IL | 62.4 °F | - | 57 °F | 82% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 11:32 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Orland Park, Orland Park, IL | 64.4 °F | - | 56 °F | 75% | SW at 8.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 9:25 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL | 64.6 °F | - | 57 °F | 77% | NW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL | 56.3 °F | - | 53 °F | 89% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 594 ft | 11:41 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Hickory Hills IL , Hickory Hills, IL | 62 °F | - | 56 °F | 82% | West at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 702 ft | 11:19 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Crete, IL | 63.0 °F | - | 52 °F | 68% | SW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 709 ft | 10:30 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Laurel Hills, Orland Park, IL | 63.0 °F | - | 55 °F | 76% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 64.0 °F | - | 55 °F | 73% | West at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pinewood South Subdivision, Orland Park, IL | 61.6 °F | - | 56 °F | 83% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 700 ft | 11:01 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MARITIME , Bay View, WI | 50 °F | 48 °F | - | - | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 577 ft | 11:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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