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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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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 78 | 70 | 83 | 66 | 72 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 14 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 74% | 54% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 60% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 66% | 78% | 77% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 74 | 65 | 81 | 62 | 68 | 60 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 73% | 49% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 78% | 55% | 41% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 57 | 80 | 56 | 81 | 54 | 68 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNW | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 77% | 44% | 39% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 51% | 51% | 50% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 50 | 68 | 49 | 71 | 54 | 63 | 46 |
| Wind | 10 mph NE | 10 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 69% | 51% | 56% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 57% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 45 | 79 | 54 | 78 | 60 | 65 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 3 mph East | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 41% | 51% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 84% | 95% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 49 | 76 | 58 | 80 | 63 | 72 | 55 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 54% | 57% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 18% | 100% | 5% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 56 | 81 | 66 | 83 | 65 | 71 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 66% | 59% | 53% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 96% | 73% | 95% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 53 | 82 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 72 | 58 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 62% | 54% | 57% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 26% | 7% | 1% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 58 | 84 | 63 | 83 | 69 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 50% | 62% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 1% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 84 | 65 | 82 | 69 | 76 | 68 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 52% | 63% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 31% | 36% | 35% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 84 | 67 | 82 | 71 | 73 | 70 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 79% | 58% | 71% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 30% | 34% | 29% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 72 | 67 | 84 | 69 | 82 | 73 | 78 | 71 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 59% | 71% | 75% |
| 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 (KMEM) | 83 °F | 64 °F |
| Record (KMEM) | 94 °F (1941) | 46 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 87 °F | 75 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 16 | ||
| 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 | 5:51 AM CDT | 8:00 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:23 AM CDT | 8:29 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:48 AM CDT | 9:04 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:10 AM CDT | 9:41 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:21 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:10 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 05m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 19s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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91 °F
Aberdeen / Amory
90 °F
Vicksburg
89 °F
Jackson Hawkins Field
89 °F
Hattiesburg
89 °F
Jackson
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64 °F
Pascagoula
64 °F
Olive Branch
64 °F
Tunica
68 °F
Meridian NAS
68 °F
Corinth
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Olive Branch | 66 °F | Light Rain | 6:50 PM CDT |
| Memphis | 69 °F | Light Rain | 6:54 PM CDT |
| West Memphis | 68 °F | Light Rain | 6:53 PM CDT |
| Millington | 68 °F | Light Rain Mist | 6:55 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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DAL1473 New York, NY |
KMEM | 07:34PM | On Time |
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TRS101 Atlanta, GA |
KMEM | 07:34PM | On Time |
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CHQ6160 Louisville, KY |
KMEM | 07:36PM | On Time |
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SKW4787 Tulsa, OK |
KMEM | 07:36PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KOLV) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 326° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | 2200 ft |
METAR KOLV 212350Z 15006KT 4SM -RA SCT002 BKN022 OVC048 19/19 A2985 RMK TSE48 TS E MOV SE
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| FedEx St. Jude Classic | 8:30 AM CDT on June 06, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| FedEx St. Jude Classic | 8:30 AM CDT on June 07, 2013 | Average High 86° F/ 29° C |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Old Towne, Olive Branch, MS | 67.5 °F | 67 °F | 99% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 387 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lexington Crossing, Olive Branch, MS | 68.2 °F | 68 °F | 99% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 354 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Olive Branch, MS | 67.9 °F | 66 °F | 94% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 322 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Plantation Lakes, Olive Branch, MS | 67.6 °F | 66 °F | 96% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 380 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bridgetown, Nesbit, MS | 66.4 °F | 64 °F | 92% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 366 ft | 7:30 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| 1 SE Shelby County, Memphis, TN | 67.7 °F | 67 °F | 97% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 372 ft | 7:22 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Castle Ridge, Southaven, MS | 67.5 °F | 65 °F | 93% | SE at 5.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 395 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Brentwood Farms, Southaven, MS | 67.0 °F | 66 °F | 98% | ESE at 2.3 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 345 ft | 7:28 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Skyler Estates, Southaven, MS | 67.0 °F | 66 °F | 96% | SE at 4.0 mph | 0.30 in / hr | 375 ft | 7:25 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Warsaw, Byhalia, MS | 66.9 °F | 64 °F | 91% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 300 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shady Creek, Germantown, TN | 67.3 °F | 67 °F | 97% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 312 ft | 7:32 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Northwood Hills, Hernando, MS | 67.6 °F | 67 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 370 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Sea Isle, Memphis, TN | 68.5 °F | 68 °F | 99% | East at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 276 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Farmington, Germantown, TN | 67.4 °F | 67 °F | 97% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 290 ft | 7:21 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Collierville TN , Collierville, TN | 67 °F | 66 °F | 97% | East at 0 mph | 0.11 in / hr | 347 ft | 7:15 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| BrookChase, Germantown, TN | 68.9 °F | 69 °F | 99% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 269 ft | 7:30 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Memphis TN , Memphis, TN | 68 °F | 67 °F | 96% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 250 ft | 7:18 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Wolf Ridge, Collierville, TN | 67.6 °F | 67 °F | 99% | West at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 292 ft | 7:19 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Memphis TN , Cordova, TN | 68 °F | 65 °F | 90% | ESE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 270 ft | 7:13 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Cordova, Cordova, TN | 68.5 °F | 68 °F | 98% | ESE at 4.2 mph | - / hr | 354 ft | 7:26 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Piperton, Piperton, TN | 67.8 °F | 65 °F | 89% | NE at 4.0 mph | - / hr | 355 ft | 7:33 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Cordova TN , Cordova, TN | 67 °F | 66 °F | 97% | East at 2 mph | 0.35 in / hr | 337 ft | 6:49 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Dexter Middle School, Cordova, TN | 68.0 °F | 68 °F | 99% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.05 in / hr | 289 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shelby County, Eads, TN | 67.3 °F | 66 °F | 95% | South at 3.5 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 380 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Oaklawn Estates, Cordova, TN | 67.2 °F | 66 °F | 97% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 384 ft | 7:33 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bartlett Grove, Bartlett, TN | 68.4 °F | 68 °F | 97% | ENE at 5.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 305 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bartlett, Bartlett, TN | 67.8 °F | 68 °F | 99% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 290 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| N4ZCO WX CENTER 38133, Bartlett, TN | 67.7 °F | 67 °F | 97% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.24 in / hr | 300 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Appling Lake, Bartlett, TN | 67.9 °F | 67 °F | 96% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.14 in / hr | 300 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Coldwater, MS | 68.4 °F | 68 °F | 98% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 285 ft | 7:34 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Buckhead Creek, Arlington, TN | 67.3 °F | 67 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 321 ft | 7:21 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest BRIARK , West Memphis, AR | 67 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 235 ft | 6:35 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
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