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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 thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. 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 | 67 | 61 | 72 | 59 | 72 | 56 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 6 mph West | 8 mph West | 5 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 78% | 62% | 57% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 90% | 34% | 87% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 59 | 49 | 49 | 43 | 51 | 37 | 46 | 35 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 19 mph North | 17 mph North | 10 mph North |
| Humidity | 73% | 79% | 58% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 80% | 26% | 12% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| 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 | 45 | 36 | 58 | 36 | 57 | 37 | 47 | 31 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 6 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE | 1 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 69% | 43% | 47% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 11% | 13% | 70% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 43 | 33 | 62 | 40 | 61 | 42 | 53 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph ESE | 7 mph East | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 68% | 44% | 47% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 12% | 11% | 87% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 46 | 62 | 46 | 61 | 48 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 8 mph East | 10 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 71% | 57% | 63% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 80% | 35% | 81% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 53 | 46 | 69 | 51 | 71 | 53 | 57 | 53 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 53% | 50% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 78% | 33% | 97% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| 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 | 58 | 56 | 74 | 63 | 73 | 67 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 66% | 77% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 98% | 40% | 8% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| 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 | 70 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 83 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 51% | 60% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 55% | 52% | 48% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 74 | 63 | 81 | 64 | 84 | 67 | 69 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 70% | 58% | 56% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 44% | 52% | 46% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 83 | 67 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 69% | 60% | 60% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 22% | 34% | 45% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 71 | 65 | 78 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 67% | 72% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPWK) | 71 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KPWK) | 85 °F (2009) | 33 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 89 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| 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. 21, 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 | 9:26 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:24 AM CDT | 10:13 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:21 PM CDT (5/21) | 2:57 AM CDT (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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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
83 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
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60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Rochelle
61 °F
Bloomington
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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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| Chicago Executive | 74 °F | Partly Cloudy | 9:52 PM CDT |
| Chicago | 70 °F | Overcast | 9:51 PM CDT |
| Chicago DuPage | 69 °F | Clear | 9:52 PM CDT |
| Waukegan | 65 °F | Clear | 9:52 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AAL1103 Miami, FL |
KORD | 10:09PM | On Time |
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TCF5128 Newark, NJ |
KORD | 10:09PM | On Time |
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AAL371 New York, NY |
KORD | 10:14PM | On Time |
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KAL223 Anchorage, AK |
KORD | 10:16PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPWK) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 5° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPWK 220252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 23/14 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP054 T02330144 51009
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Alice In Wonderland A Musical Adventure | 10:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Lee Dewyze | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 40°F |
| Chicago Wolves | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Think Floyd USA | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 40°F |
| National Nanny Training Day Chicago for ALL NANNIES | 9:00 AM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 37°F |
| 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 |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Red Sox vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 65 °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 |
| GEICO 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on September 15, 2013 | Average High 74° F/ 23° 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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| SCARSDALE, Arlington Heights, IL | 72.7 °F | 76 °F | 59 °F | 63% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arlington Heights Historical District, Arlington Heights, IL | 71.4 °F | 75 °F | 60 °F | 66% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| PIONEER PARK, Arlington Heights, IL | 70.2 °F | 75 °F | 58 °F | 66% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 690 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deerfield Southwest, Deerfield, IL | 71.3 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 70% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Dempster and Rt. 83, Des Plaines, IL | 70.7 °F | 73 °F | 62 °F | 74% | South at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 660 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Windy City WX, Rolling Meadows, IL | 71.8 °F | 76 °F | 58 °F | 63% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest I-53 @ Dundee Road , Kildeer, IL | 74 °F | 77 °F | 61 °F | 63% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 721 ft | 9:31 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Winston Park, Palatine, IL | 68.0 °F | - | 61 °F | 79% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Northbrook, IL | 70.1 °F | - | 65 °F | 84% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 683 ft | 10:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| the continuum, Des Plaines, IL | 70.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 655 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near 83&Arlington Heights Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL | 69.8 °F | - | 62 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| U.S. Waterproofing, Rolling Meadows, IL | 73.6 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 68% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 740 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Staples Corner Palatine IL, Palatine, IL | 68.4 °F | - | 56 °F | 64% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 10:09 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Deerfield, Deerfield, IL | 70.7 °F | 77 °F | 54 °F | 55% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 670 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Palatine Twsp. Rd. Dist., Palatine, IL | 71.1 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 70% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 751 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Palatine, South, Palatine, IL | 69.4 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 741 ft | 10:04 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest VALLY1 , Highland Park, IL | 69 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 9:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Palatine IL , Palatine, IL | 69 °F | - | 61 °F | 76% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 803 ft | 9:48 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Schaumburg North, Schaumburg, IL | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 58% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 738 ft | 10:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Northbrook IL US, Glencoe, IL | 71 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 80% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 9:38 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Chantilly, Highland Park, IL | 72.4 °F | 76 °F | 59 °F | 63% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 646 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Glenview IL , Golf, IL | 71 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 79% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 9:43 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL | 72.7 °F | 76 °F | 58 °F | 61% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 720 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Public Works, Highland Park, IL | 70.7 °F | 74 °F | 61 °F | 72% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 660 ft | 10:04 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Northfield, Northfield, IL | 72.7 °F | 74 °F | 65 °F | 76% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Rosemont, Rosemont, IL | 72.4 °F | 74 °F | 64 °F | 75% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 740 ft | 10:07 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Schaumburg East, Schaumburg, IL | 75.2 °F | 77 °F | 62 °F | 63% | North at - | - / hr | 748 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Deerpath, Vernon Hills, IL | 67.3 °F | - | 67 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 690 ft | 10:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Fort Sheridan Base Housing, Highland Park, IL | 73.2 °F | 76 °F | 60 °F | 63% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Old Mill Grove, Lake Zurich, IL | 69.7 °F | - | 57 °F | 65% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| S Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL | 68.5 °F | - | 60 °F | 74% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Norwood Park Township, IL | 70.2 °F | 76 °F | 56 °F | 61% | NE at 2.2 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 646 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| New Century Town, Vernon Hills, IL | 68.0 °F | - | 60 °F | 76% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 706 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Drive, Forest Lake, IL | 68.4 °F | - | 58 °F | 69% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 10:09 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Winnetka, IL | 72.3 °F | 72 °F | 66 °F | 81% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 655 ft | 10:11 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Poplar Hills, Hoffman Estates, IL | 69.4 °F | - | 61 °F | 75% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
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