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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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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 25 | 93 | 19 | 95 | 17 | 80 | 24 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 12 mph South | 9 mph West | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 16% | 6% | 5% | 12% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 19% | 29% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
7:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 27 | 98 | 24 | 97 | 24 | 83 | 29 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 10 mph South | 14 mph SW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 16% | 7% | 7% | 14% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
7:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 32 | 94 | 29 | 93 | 27 | 78 | 28 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 12 mph South | 16 mph SW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 19% | 9% | 9% | 15% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 9% | 4% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
7:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 28 | 93 | 24 | 95 | 24 | 77 | 27 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 11 mph South | 12 mph WSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 20% | 7% | 7% | 15% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 18% | 26% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
7:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 26 | 92 | 22 | 93 | 20 | 75 | 22 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 10 mph South | 17 mph SW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 18% | 7% | 7% | 13% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
7:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 20 | 90 | 17 | 89 | 27 | 73 | 27 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 10 mph South | 13 mph SW | 6 mph SW |
| Humidity | 14% | 6% | 10% | 18% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
7:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 32 | 88 | 28 | 92 | 27 | 77 | 29 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 4 mph WNW | 4 mph NW |
| Humidity | 24% | 11% | 9% | 18% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 97% | 85% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
7:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 36 | 88 | 36 | 93 | 36 | 76 | 32 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 8 mph West | 5 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 25% | 15% | 12% | 20% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
7:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 33 | 88 | 32 | 91 | 32 | 75 | 32 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 6 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 21% | 13% | 12% | 20% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
7:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 31 | 90 | 29 | 93 | 28 | 77 | 30 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 23% | 11% | 10% | 18% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
7:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 33 | 92 | 35 | 93 | 37 | 77 | 40 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 4 mph SW | 8 mph West | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 23% | 12% | 14% | 27% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | 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 | 74 | 42 | 93 | 36 | 94 | 32 | 77 | 32 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 4 mph SSW | 8 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 31% | 13% | 10% | 19% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KPHX) | 96 °F | 71 °F |
| Record (KPHX) | 109 °F (2005) | 48 °F (1902) |
| Yesterday | 97 °F | 73 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 20 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Air Quality | AQ Index | Pollutant | |
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| Yesterday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Yesterday | Moderate | PM10 | |
| Current | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Tuesday | Moderate | PM10 | |
| Tuesday | Good | CO | |
| Wednesday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Wednesday | Moderate | PM10 | |
| Wednesday | Good | CO | |
| Thursday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Moderate | PM10 | |
| Thursday | Good | CO |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:23 AM MST | 7:25 PM MST |
| Civil Twilight | 4:56 AM MST | 7:53 PM MST |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:22 AM MST | 8:27 PM MST |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:46 AM MST | 9:04 PM MST |
| Moon | 3:53 PM MST (5/21) | 2:42 AM MST (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 57m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 02m
Tomorrow will be 1m 13s 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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101 °F
Yuma MCAS
99 °F
Phoenix
98 °F
Glendale
98 °F
Bullhead City
97 °F
Glendale Luke AFB
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27 °F
Grand Canyon
30 °F
Flagstaff
33 °F
Williams
35 °F
Show Low
42 °F
Winslow
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Baker Butte | 0 in | 7300 ft |
| Promontory | 2 in | 7930 ft |
| Happy Jack | 2 in | 7630 ft |
| White Horse Lake | 1 in | 7180 ft |
| Baldy | 0 in | 9125 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Phoenix | 95 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:51 PM MST |
| Chandler | 90 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:55 PM MST |
| Scottsdale | 90 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM MST |
| Glendale | 93 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:47 PM MST |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AAL403Q Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
KPHX | 07:57PM | On Time |
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SWA1971 Santa Ana, CA |
KPHX | 07:58PM | On Time |
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SWA2973 Las Vegas, NV |
KPHX | 07:59PM | On Time |
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AWE665 Santa Ana, CA |
KPHX | 08:02PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPHX) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 208° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPHX 220251Z 27005KT 10SM SCT250 SCT290 35/M07 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP041 T03501072 56005 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Polica | 8:00 PM MST 2013-04-15 |
Partly Cloudy, 79°F |
| Don Williams | 8:00 PM MST 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Little Green Cars | 8:00 PM MST 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Women's Hair Loss Support Group | 6:00 PM MST 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 79°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ | 88.2 °F | 84 °F | 25 °F | 10% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1086 ft | 8:05 PM MST | Normal | |
| South Mountain, East, Phoenix, AZ | 89.6 °F | 86 °F | 26 °F | 10% | WSW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1230 ft | 8:05 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest GateWay Community College , Phoenix, AZ | 91 °F | 87 °F | 18 °F | 7% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1129 ft | 7:44 PM MST | MADIS | |
| DDMET Tempe, AZ, Phoenix, AZ | 91 °F | 87 °F | 30 °F | 12% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1372 ft | 7:30 PM MST | MADIS | |
| Tempe, AZ | 90.0 °F | 86 °F | 21 °F | 8% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1175 ft | 8:03 PM MST | Normal | |
| HADS South Mountain HCN AZ, Phoenix, AZ | 89 °F | 86 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1403 ft | 7:20 PM MST | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Durango Complex , Phoenix, AZ | 94 °F | 89 °F | 21 °F | 7% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1049 ft | 7:44 PM MST | MADIS | |
| Cheery Lynn Historical District, Phoenix, AZ | 88.4 °F | 85 °F | 48 °F | 25% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1312 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| 26th St and Indianola Ave, Phoenix, AZ | 89.6 °F | 86 °F | 28 °F | 11% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1161 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Phoenix AZ , Phoenix, AZ | 89 °F | 85 °F | 30 °F | 12% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1115 ft | 7:39 PM MST | MADIS | |
| Ahwatukee - Knox - 48th, Phoenix, AZ | 87.1 °F | 84 °F | 32 °F | 6% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1250 ft | 8:05 PM MST | Normal | |
| Arcadia Lite, Phoenix, AZ | 82.6 °F | 80 °F | 42 °F | 24% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1201 ft | 8:05 PM MST | Normal | |
| Ahwatukee Ray/Thunderhill, Phoenix, AZ | 87.8 °F | 84 °F | 16 °F | 7% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1260 ft | 8:00 PM MST | Normal | |
| AZCC, Phoenix, AZ | 83.9 °F | 81 °F | 40 °F | 21% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1270 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Ahwatukee Desert Foothills, Phoenix, AZ | 88.7 °F | 85 °F | 25 °F | 10% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1360 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Mountain Park Ranch, Phoenix, AZ | 93.7 °F | 89 °F | 17 °F | 6% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1230 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| AhwatukeeWeather.com, Phoenix, AZ | 87.6 °F | 84 °F | 24 °F | 10% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1257 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, AZ | 88.0 °F | 84 °F | 27 °F | 11% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1230 ft | 9:06 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, AZ | 89.2 °F | 85 °F | 17 °F | 7% | WNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1500 ft | 7:58 PM MST | Normal | |
| MesoWest Osborn Rd. @ 64th St. , Scottsdale, AZ | 85 °F | 82 °F | 30 °F | 14% | WNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1254 ft | 7:44 PM MST | MADIS | |
| D'Amore Engineering, Tempe, AZ | 89.7 °F | 86 °F | 26 °F | 10% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Phoenix Country Day School, Paradise Valley, AZ | 86.2 °F | 83 °F | 39 °F | 19% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1270 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Normal | |
| Camelhead, Phoenix, AZ | 86.0 °F | 83 °F | 28 °F | 13% | NE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1350 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Warner Ranch, Chandler, AZ | 89.3 °F | 85 °F | 23 °F | 9% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1150 ft | 8:01 PM MST | Normal | |
| CVE III, Tempe, AZ | 88.6 °F | 85 °F | 25 °F | 10% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1194 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Werner Ent. Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ | 90.5 °F | 87 °F | 10 °F | 5% | NNE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1031 ft | 8:05 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Chandler AZ , Chandler, AZ | 91 °F | 87 °F | 22 °F | 8% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 7:39 PM MST | MADIS | |
| Mesa, AZ, Mesa, AZ | 87.0 °F | 84 °F | 41 °F | 20% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1250 ft | 8:05 PM MST | Normal | |
| Ahwatukee/Club West, Phoenix, AZ | 89.1 °F | 85 °F | 26 °F | 10% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1228 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Phoenix S of Christown, Phoenix, AZ | 89.6 °F | 86 °F | 21 °F | 8% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1152 ft | 8:03 PM MST | Normal | |
| AWHQ, Chandler, AZ | 82.8 °F | 81 °F | 40 °F | 22% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1155 ft | 7:38 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Main and Dobson, Mesa, AZ | 88.0 °F | 84 °F | 27 °F | 11% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1207 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Alta Mira, Tempe, AZ | 88.7 °F | 85 °F | 35 °F | 15% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| 16th St, Phoenix, AZ | 82.0 °F | 80 °F | 24 °F | 12% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1246 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest South Mountain Park , Phoenix, AZ | 86 °F | 83 °F | 27 °F | 12% | WNW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2136 ft | 7:44 PM MST | MADIS | |
| Phoenix, AZ | 89.2 °F | 85 °F | 36 °F | 15% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:00 PM MST | Normal | |
| Ahwatukee Club West, Phoenix, AZ | 87.3 °F | 84 °F | 24 °F | 10% | SW at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:06 PM MST | Rapid Fire | |
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