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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 a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 76 | 65 | 82 | 63 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SW | 14 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 69% | 52% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 77% | 65% | 67% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 73 | 64 | 70 | 62 | 59 | 57 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph WSW | 5 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 71% | 73% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 70% | 70% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 96% | 97% | 96% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 53 | 61 | 50 | 51 | 48 | 42 | 37 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 12 mph NNE | 10 mph NE | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 85% | 70% | 88% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 99% | 69% | 18% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 38 | 33 | 58 | 36 | 63 | 44 | 46 | 39 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 10 mph North | 9 mph NNW | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 86% | 41% | 52% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 33 | 61 | 40 | 66 | 47 | 53 | 40 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 4 mph NNW | 5 mph West | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 66% | 43% | 52% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 0% | 48% | 14% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 40 | 62 | 44 | 65 | 48 | 51 | 38 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 2 mph ENE | 1 mph ESE | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 50% | 54% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 93% | 0% | 42% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 39 | 67 | 49 | 70 | 53 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 6 mph ESE | 5 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 77% | 52% | 54% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 11% | 27% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 39 | 73 | 50 | 77 | 63 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 56% | 45% | 64% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 44% | 42% | 51% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 80 | 67 | 78 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 64% | 76% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 57% | 65% | 68% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 65 | 74 | 66 | 80 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 7 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 75% | 70% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 58% | 45% | 34% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 66 | 75 | 67 | 79 | 68 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 75% | 69% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 26% | 39% | 53% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 64 | 64 | 72 | 67 | 77 | 69 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 86% | 79% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KBTL) | 72 °F | 47 °F |
| Record (KBTL) | 77 °F (1999) | 37 °F (1997) |
| Yesterday | 88 °F | 68 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| 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 | PM2.5 | |
| Yesterday | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| 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 |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:13 AM EDT | 9:02 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:40 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:59 AM EDT | 10:16 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:11 AM EDT | 11:04 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:10 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:45 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 54m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 47s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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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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| Battle Creek | 74 °F | Clear | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Marshall | 76 °F | Clear | 9:13 PM EDT |
| Kalamazoo | 76 °F | Clear | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Charlotte | 72 °F | Clear | 9:15 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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FLG3776 Minneapolis, MN |
KAZO | 10:02PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBTL) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 202° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBTL 220053Z 21005KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP062 T02330172
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Rustic Hills, Battle Creek, MI | 71.3 °F | 73 °F | 64 °F | 77% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 915 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Msukbs , Hickory Corners, MI | 79 °F | 77 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 8:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Hastings , Dowling, MI | 80 °F | 81 °F | 59 °F | 50% | WSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| CD Ave., Richland, MI | 73.1 °F | 75 °F | 64 °F | 73% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bellevue, MI | 72.7 °F | 75 °F | 62 °F | 69% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 863 ft | 9:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Ceresco , Ceresco, MI | 80 °F | 81 °F | 62 °F | 56% | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 946 ft | 6:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Battle Creek MI , Ceresco, MI | 74 °F | 76 °F | 64 °F | 71% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 905 ft | 9:03 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Olivue, Bellevue, MI | 73.0 °F | 75 °F | 63 °F | 71% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Richland MI , Richland, MI | 74 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 79% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 902 ft | 8:58 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Richland, MI | 70.9 °F | 70 °F | 66 °F | 83% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 990 ft | 9:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Olivet, MI | 75.2 °F | 77 °F | 65 °F | 70% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 909 ft | 9:19 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cooper, Plainwell, MI | 70.5 °F | 76 °F | 57 °F | 62% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Kalamazoo , Kalamazoo, MI | 81 °F | 81 °F | 59 °F | 46% | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 878 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Kalamazoo Mill, Kalamazoo, MI | 77.9 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 67% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Vine neighborhood, downtown, Kalamazoo, MI | 76.1 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 72% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 794 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Fulton, Fulton, MI | 72.8 °F | 74 °F | 64 °F | 75% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 9:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI | 73.0 °F | 75 °F | 62 °F | 68% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Arcadia Neighborhood, Kalamazoo, MI | 72.5 °F | 77 °F | 49 °F | 44% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 932 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Charlotte, MI | 69.8 °F | - | 52 °F | 53% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Irving Township, Middleville, MI | 74.3 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 65% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Austin Lake, Portage, MI | 75.1 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 74% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wood Glen Estates, Portage, MI | 71.4 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 70% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 9:29 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Charlotte, Charlotte, MI | 73.0 °F | 75 °F | 63 °F | 70% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 890 ft | 9:30 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Charlotte , Mulliken, MI | 80 °F | 81 °F | 60 °F | 51% | WSW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 7:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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