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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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| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 61 | 71 | 60 | 71 | 56 | 65 | 54 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 6 mph West | 10 mph WSW | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 70% | 65% | 56% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 70% | 70% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 100% | 85% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 49 | 52 | 44 | 49 | 37 | 46 | 34 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 19 mph North | 19 mph North | 12 mph North |
| Humidity | 62% | 72% | 60% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 100% | 84% | 36% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 36 | 60 | 36 | 58 | 37 | 51 | 28 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 62% | 40% | 46% | 39% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 24% | 21% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 32 | 62 | 42 | 63 | 44 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 4 mph ESE | 2 mph South | 3 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 42% | 45% | 49% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 76% | 55% | 88% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 46 | 65 | 51 | 63 | 54 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 10 mph SE | 6 mph ESE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 62% | 60% | 72% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 100% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 52 | 69 | 55 | 67 | 57 | 63 | 57 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 8 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 61% | 71% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 94% | 78% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 58 | 79 | 64 | 75 | 66 | 73 | 64 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 61% | 73% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 66% | 94% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 62 | 86 | 65 | 84 | 66 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 70% | 48% | 55% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 83% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 62 | 87 | 65 | 85 | 69 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 64% | 46% | 58% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 97% | 83% | 83% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 63 | 89 | 65 | 84 | 69 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 66% | 47% | 62% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 14% | 33% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 82 | 71 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 69% | 52% | 68% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 30% | 56% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 72 °F | 53 °F |
| Record | 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 | 5:25 AM CDT | 8:11 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:52 AM CDT | 8:44 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:11 AM CDT | 9:25 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:24 AM CDT | 10:12 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:31 PM CDT | 3:31 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 51m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 46m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 89% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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71 °F
Danville
71 °F
Pontiac
71 °F
Chicago Midway
70 °F
Paris
70 °F
Romeoville
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58 °F
Savanna
59 °F
Freeport
59 °F
Moline
60 °F
Galesburg
60 °F
Sterling
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Chicago Midway | 67 °F | Overcast | 2:51 AM CDT |
| Chicago | 66 °F | Light Rain | 2:51 AM CDT |
| Romeoville | 69 °F | Light Drizzle | 2:55 AM CDT |
| Chicago DuPage | 65 °F | Light Rain | 2:52 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA3498 Los Angeles, CA |
KMDW | 05:57AM | On Time |
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UPS602 Louisville, KY |
KORD | 03:22AM | On Time |
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UPS610 Philadelphia, PA |
KORD | 03:45AM | On Time |
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UAL564 Los Angeles, CA |
KORD | 04:10AM | On Time |
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FDX1157 Fort Worth, TX |
KORD | 04:14AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMDW) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 110° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 11000 ft |
METAR KMDW 220751Z 11006KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070 OVC110 19/16 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP038 T01940161 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Suburban Garden Club | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| Epilepsy support group | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 56°F |
| American Legion Auxiliary Downers Grove | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| F-Stop Camera Club | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| Chicago Area Accordian Club | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Rain Showers, 56°F |
| Elmhurst Newcomers and Neighbors Club | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 52°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Ridgewood, Western Springs, IL | 64.4 °F | 64 °F | 99% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 595 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| La Grange, La Grange, IL | 65.2 °F | 65 °F | 100% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Brookfield, IL | 64.7 °F | 64 °F | 97% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 659 ft | 2:46 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| 55th and Clarendon Hills Rd, Clarendon Hills, IL | 65.0 °F | 62 °F | 90% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 749 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL | 64.9 °F | 63 °F | 95% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 2:55 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Mr. Hammes's Weather, Westchester, IL | 65.5 °F | 62 °F | 89% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 641 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL | 65.3 °F | 65 °F | 99% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL | 65.5 °F | 64 °F | 94% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 615 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., Westchester, IL | 65.2 °F | 63 °F | 93% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Gladstone Park Area, Westchester, IL | 65.0 °F | 65 °F | 100% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 2:33 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| E Crescent and S Poplar, Elmhurst, IL | 65.1 °F | 64 °F | 96% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 685 ft | 2:56 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Hickory Hills IL , Hickory Hills, IL | 66 °F | 64 °F | 92% | North at 0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 702 ft | 2:34 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL | 66.4 °F | 63 °F | 90% | SE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 604 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL | 64.0 °F | 64 °F | 98% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Yorktown Mall, Lombard, IL | 65.0 °F | 61 °F | 88% | East at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Maple Woods West, Downers Grove, IL | 67.6 °F | 67 °F | 97% | ESE at 1.4 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 700 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Palos Hills, Palos Hills, IL | 66.0 °F | 64 °F | 95% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 2:47 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL | 66.9 °F | 64 °F | 90% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Darien, Near 75th St and Lemont Rd (6056, Darien, IL | 65.8 °F | 64 °F | 96% | SE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 754 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Woodridge, Woodridge, IL | 66.0 °F | 60 °F | 81% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 667 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lombard (East of Sunset Knoll), Lombard, IL | 64.0 °F | 63 °F | 97% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Glen Ellyn IL , Glen Ellyn, IL | 64 °F | 63 °F | 96% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 685 ft | 2:31 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| KA9UMG 91th and Mobile, Oak Lawn, IL | 68.0 °F | 63 °F | 84% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL | 66.4 °F | 62 °F | 87% | ESE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 2:56 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Woodridge, IL | 64.9 °F | 64 °F | 95% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 2:55 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Woodridge IL , Downers Grove, IL | 65 °F | 64 °F | 96% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 731 ft | 2:33 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Butterfield West, Glen Ellyn, IL | 64.2 °F | 63 °F | 96% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 688 ft | 2:58 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Leyden Township, Melrose Park, IL | 64.8 °F | 58 °F | 78% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 684 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Main and Short Lisle, Lisle, IL | 65.3 °F | 61 °F | 85% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL | 65.6 °F | 64 °F | 96% | NNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 2:47 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| fullerton, Addison, IL | 65.3 °F | 64 °F | 96% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 689 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Chicago Ridge Emergency Operations Cente, Chicago Ridge, IL | 67.8 °F | 66 °F | 94% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 65.1 °F | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 797 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| South Wheaton, Wheaton, IL | 64.9 °F | 59 °F | 81% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Glen Ellyn I, Glen Ellyn, IL | 64 °F | 62 °F | 92% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 931 ft | 2:25 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Near North Ave. and Main St. Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn, IL | 65.8 °F | 63 °F | 90% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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