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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 with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 63 | 74 | 65 | 76 | 65 | 63 | 60 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 13 mph South | 17 mph SW | 8 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 73% | 69% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 60% | 70% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 88% | 86% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 65 | 54 | 59 | 46 | 46 | 38 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 7 mph WNW | 13 mph North | 10 mph North |
| Humidity | 92% | 67% | 64% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 60% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 87% | 87% | 46% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 37 | 56 | 36 | 64 | 39 | 50 | 35 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 8 mph North | 3 mph North | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 76% | 49% | 41% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 19% | 24% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 36 | 64 | 40 | 67 | 44 | 54 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 6 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 42% | 41% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 0% | 97% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:56 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 42 | 63 | 41 | 65 | 44 | 54 | 38 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 4 mph North | 2 mph NW | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 86% | 45% | 46% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 5% | 97% | 44% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 39 | 65 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 58 | 38 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 4 mph ESE | 5 mph SE | 5 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 79% | 51% | 47% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 36 | 66 | 44 | 70 | 48 | 60 | 44 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 60% | 43% | 44% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 30% | 16% | 19% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 56 | 79 | 62 | 82 | 67 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 54% | 58% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 73% | 77% | 76% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 83 | 65 | 86 | 68 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 10 mph SW | 9 mph SW |
| Humidity | 90% | 54% | 54% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 64% | 64% | 55% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 83 | 66 | 84 | 68 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 88% | 55% | 55% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 29% | 36% | 43% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 84 | 67 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 92% | 54% | 57% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 (KDTW) | 71 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KDTW) | 92 °F (1977) | 32 °F (1883) |
| Yesterday | 89 °F | 64 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12 | ||
| 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 | Good | PM10 | |
| Yesterday | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Tuesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Wednesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Wednesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Thursday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE |
| Place | Temperature |
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| Marblehead, OH | 62.1 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:06 AM EDT | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:34 AM EDT | 9:26 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:53 AM EDT | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:05 AM EDT | 10:55 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:02 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:38 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 52m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 46m
Tomorrow will be 1m 45s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Ypsilanti
87 °F
Lambertville
87 °F
Detroit Metro
87 °F
Monroe
86 °F
Grosse Ile
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41 °F
Ironwood
41 °F
Copper Harbor
42 °F
Houghton
43 °F
Rogers City
45 °F
Gwinn
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Detroit Metro | 74 °F | Overcast | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Grosse Ile | 75 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:14 PM EDT |
| Ypsilanti | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Monroe | 75 °F | Clear | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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NKS380 Fort Lauderdale, FL |
KDTW | 11:08PM | On Time |
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EGF4022 Chicago, IL |
KDTW | 11:25PM | On Time |
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GGN7275 Toronto, Ontario |
KDTW | 11:26PM | On Time |
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SKW4839 Chicago, IL |
KDTW | 11:30PM | On Time |
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KFS729 El Paso, TX |
KYIP | 01:36AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KDTW) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 265° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 6000 ft |
METAR KDTW 220253Z 29005KT 10SM BKN060 BKN120 OVC250 23/17 A2976 RMK AO2 RAB0154E40 SLP072 OCNL LTGIC DSNT NW CB DSNT NW MOV NE P0000 60000 T02330167 53007
| 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 |
| Twins vs. Tigers | 7:08 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Twins vs. Tigers | 7:08 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 56 °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 |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Brownstown, MI | 71.1 °F | 71 °F | 65 °F | 82% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 11:16 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brownstown, Brownstown, MI | 73.3 °F | 75 °F | 63 °F | 70% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near I-94/275, Romulus, MI | 69.4 °F | - | 66 °F | 89% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Werner Ent. Detroit, Brownstown, MI | 74.0 °F | 76 °F | 64 °F | 72% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Monroe Cnty Skywarn, S Rockwood, MI | 74.5 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 64% | ESE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 584 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverview Land Preserve ticket booth, Riverview, MI | 76.2 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 65% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 597 ft | 11:12 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Bentley Dr., Belleville, MI | 67.5 °F | - | 64 °F | 88% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 11:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverview Highlands Gazebo on hill., Riverview, MI | 75.2 °F | 77 °F | 63 °F | 66% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 733 ft | 11:03 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Terry's Backyard Weather, Taylor, MI | 71.5 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 80% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.10 in / hr | 605 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Annapolis, Wayne, MI | 74.0 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Taylor MI , Southgate, MI | 73 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 76% | West at 0 mph | 0.10 in / hr | 604 ft | 11:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Trenton Channel, Grosse Ile, MI | 73.6 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 560 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Herbey Street, Canton, MI | 69.3 °F | - | 57 °F | 65% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 684 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| N. Grosse Ile, Grosse Ile, MI | 69.4 °F | - | 52 °F | 55% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 11:13 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Detroit Ave. & Fort Park, Lincoln Park, MI | 70.7 °F | - | 67 °F | 88% | ESE at 1.1 mph | - / hr | 587 ft | 11:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Maybee, Monroe, MI | 73.6 °F | 76 °F | 60 °F | 62% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 635 ft | 11:11 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Detroit River 1, Wyandotte, MI | 73.7 °F | 74 °F | 67 °F | 80% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 583 ft | 11:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Frenchtown, Monroe, MI | 76.0 °F | 78 °F | 60 °F | 57% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Garden City Weather, Garden City, MI | 73.9 °F | 76 °F | 64 °F | 70% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| DearbornWeather.com, Dearborn, MI | 71.7 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 76% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 609 ft | 11:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dearborn Hills, Dearborn, MI | 73.2 °F | 77 °F | 41 °F | 31% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Emmons Orchard, Wyandotte, MI | 72.5 °F | - | 72 °F | 99% | South at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 587 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Brest Bay Grove, Newport, MI | 75.3 °F | 76 °F | 68 °F | 79% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 11:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ypsilanti Twp - East, Ypsilanti, MI | 71.5 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 82% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 764 ft | 11:15 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Garden City, Garden City, MI | 73.4 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 72% | SW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 633 ft | 11:14 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Canton Center and Saltz, Canton, MI | 70.3 °F | - | 67 °F | 88% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1000 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Raisin Ridge, Monroe, MI | 78.2 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 59% | West at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 505 ft | 11:05 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Normal Park, Ypsilanti, MI | 70.2 °F | 72 °F | 62 °F | 76% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 804 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Prospect Pointe, Superior Township, MI | 68.2 °F | - | 66 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 807 ft | 11:17 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| I-275 & Ann Arbor rd, Plymouth, MI | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 64 °F | 63% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 9:49 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Napier Observatory, Canton, MI | 66.4 °F | - | 65 °F | 94% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 798 ft | 11:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Hydraulic Jack's Weather, Detroit, MI | 73.5 °F | 73 °F | 69 °F | 85% | West at 0.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 11:18 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ojibway Prairie | 68.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 89% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 585 ft | 11:16 PM EDT | Normal | |
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