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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 in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 36 | 64 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 48 | 34 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph NNE | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 71% | 31% | 30% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 64% | 49% | 22% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 34 | 70 | 36 | 73 | 37 | 55 | 43 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph East | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 62% | 28% | 27% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 61% | 66% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 64 | 45 | 61 | 46 | 59 | 46 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 18 mph SSE | 17 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 87% | 50% | 57% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 53% | 46% | 40% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 45 | 84 | 36 | 79 | 30 | 61 | 25 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 11 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 73% | 17% | 16% | 24% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 42% | 38% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 28 | 82 | 27 | 82 | 25 | 61 | 25 |
| Wind | 7 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 13 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 37% | 12% | 11% | 24% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 62% | 75% | 64% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 19 | 81 | 23 | 82 | 23 | 61 | 23 |
| Wind | 10 mph WSW | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 13 mph West |
| Humidity | 25% | 11% | 10% | 22% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 28% | 34% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 18 | 81 | 21 | 81 | 23 | 61 | 30 |
| Wind | 9 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 20% | 11% | 11% | 30% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 65% | 32% | 57% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 27 | 79 | 30 | 79 | 30 | 61 | 32 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 13 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 9 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 25% | 16% | 16% | 32% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 13% | 100% | 96% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 34 | 59 | 37 | 66 | 41 | 55 | 39 |
| Wind | 8 mph West | 7 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 49% | 43% | 39% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 42% | 49% | 41% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 37 | 72 | 34 | 72 | 28 | 54 | 32 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 69% | 23% | 19% | 44% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 30% | 27% | 34% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 36 | 70 | 32 | 70 | 28 | 54 | 30 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 1 mph SSW | 3 mph NW | 2 mph NW |
| Humidity | 61% | 23% | 20% | 40% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 37% | 34% | 24% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 30 | 72 | 27 | 72 | 23 | 54 | 30 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 2 mph SE | 0 mph SE | 2 mph NW |
| Humidity | 49% | 18% | 15% | 40% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KBKF) | 69 °F | 44 °F |
| Record (KBKF) | 87 °F (2005) | 28 °F (2001) |
| Yesterday | 64.8 °F | 45.8 °F |
| 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 | 5:39 AM MDT | 8:12 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:08 AM MDT | 8:43 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:29 AM MDT | 9:22 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:46 AM MDT | 10:05 PM MDT |
| Moon | 4:29 PM MDT (5/21) | 3:07 AM MDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 35m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 36s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
Delta
77 °F
Lamar
75 °F
Pueblo
75 °F
La Junta
74 °F
Grand Junction
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23 °F
Monarch Pass
26 °F
Copper Mountain
27 °F
Alamosa
30 °F
Leadville
30 °F
Durango
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Echo Lake | 18 in | 10600 ft |
| Lake Eldora | 0 in | 9700 ft |
| Niwot | 24 in | 9910 ft |
| University Camp | 44 in | 10300 ft |
| Copeland Lake | 0 in | 8600 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Aurora | 54 °F | Scattered Clouds | 8:55 PM MDT |
| Denver | 54 °F | Clear | 9:37 PM MDT |
| Denver | 56 °F | Partly Cloudy | 8:53 PM MDT |
| Denver Centennial | 57 °F | Scattered Clouds | 8:53 PM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AWE495 Charlotte, NC |
KDEN | 09:46PM | On Time |
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SWA1425 Tampa, FL |
KDEN | 09:50PM | On Time |
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SWA2602 Fort Lauderdale, FL |
KDEN | 10:01PM | On Time |
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FFT266 Santa Ana, CA |
KDEN | 10:11PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBKF) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 77° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBKF 220255Z 15006KT 25SM FEW070 SCT140 12/00 A2997 RMK SLP106 52019
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Cross Creek, Aurora, CO | 56.3 °F | 33 °F | 41% | ENE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5612 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| UDFCD Pump Station 3, Watkins, CO | 57 °F | 29 °F | 34% | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5570 ft | 9:25 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Aurora CO , Aurora, CO | 58 °F | 31 °F | 35% | South at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5262 ft | 9:05 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Aurora CO , Aurora, CO | 60 °F | 38 °F | 44% | NNE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5485 ft | 9:33 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| E Brunswick Place and E Brown Place, Aurora, CO | 58.1 °F | 32 °F | 37% | SE at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5646 ft | 9:48 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Buckley/E.Yale, Aurora, CO | 58.6 °F | 30 °F | 33% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5630 ft | 9:45 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| UDFCD Aurora_Town_Hall, Aurora, CO | 61 °F | 26 °F | 29% | NE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5463 ft | 9:25 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver, CO | 52.3 °F | 34 °F | 50% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5400 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Hampden & Buckley, Aurora, CO | 58.1 °F | 28 °F | 32% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5640 ft | 9:45 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| UDFCD Quincy_Res, Aurora, CO | 59 °F | 27 °F | 29% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5750 ft | 9:25 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Fox Hill S.E. of Quincy Res, Aurora/Centennial, CO | 57.7 °F | 32 °F | 38% | East at 8.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5778 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| TigerDenWX, Aurora, CO | 58.1 °F | 32 °F | 37% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5715 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| South Cimarron, Aurora, CO | 58.3 °F | 32 °F | 37% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5680 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| UDFCD Aurora_Reservoir, Aurora, CO | 58 °F | 26 °F | 29% | SE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5898 ft | 9:25 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| CO_E_470 Smokey Hill Road , Aurora, CO | 59 °F | 30 °F | 33% | NE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6121 ft | 8:59 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| THE DAM EAST, Aurora, CO | 59.0 °F | 33 °F | 37% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5660 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Piney Creek, Centennial, CO | 58.2 °F | 31 °F | 36% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5795 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Peoria and Jewel, Aurora, CO | 60.3 °F | 30 °F | 32% | SSE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5584 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Greenfield, Centennial, CO | 58.3 °F | 32 °F | 37% | SE at 8.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5810 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North Aurora / Fitzsimmons, Aurora, CO | 58.7 °F | 31 °F | 35% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5364 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest Aurora East , Aurora, CO | 59 °F | - | - | North at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5907 ft | 8:00 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Foxfield, Foxfield, CO | 58.4 °F | 32 °F | 36% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5680 ft | 8:30 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| UDFCD Stapleton, Denver, CO | 61 °F | 27 °F | 26% | NE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5344 ft | 9:25 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Stapleton, Denver, CO | 59.3 °F | 30 °F | 33% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5262 ft | 9:38 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Denver CO , Denver, CO | 59 °F | 22 °F | 24% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5473 ft | 9:30 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Denver CO , Denver, CO | 60 °F | 37 °F | 43% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5308 ft | 9:15 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Sundance Hills, Greenwood Village, CO | 59.3 °F | 31 °F | 34% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5800 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Park Hill, Denver, CO | 59.5 °F | 32 °F | 36% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5349 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Stoney Brook, Denver, CO | 59.9 °F | 37 °F | 42% | East at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5280 ft | 9:45 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Mayfair - Denver, Denver, CO | 60.4 °F | 29 °F | 31% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.16 in / hr | 5671 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Wellshire East, Denver, CO | 59.7 °F | 32 °F | 35% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5280 ft | 9:42 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Dove Ridge, Parker, CO | 60.8 °F | 34 °F | 36% | South at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5789 ft | 9:35 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| Inspiration \ Tomahawk, Parker, CO | 54.0 °F | 33 °F | 45% | East at 11.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6240 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Denver CO , Denver, CO | 61 °F | 32 °F | 33% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5279 ft | 9:20 PM MDT | MADIS | ||
| Goldsmith I25& Yale. Purcell Consulting , Denver, CO | 60.3 °F | 28 °F | 29% | ENE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5490 ft | 9:49 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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