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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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 91F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 64 | 84 | 64 | 84 | 64 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 11 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 49% | 51% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 66% | 65% | 86% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 78 | 62 | 71 | 58 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 10 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 82% | 56% | 62% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 86% | 75% | 79% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 58 | 51 | 55 | 44 | 42 | 34 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 16 mph NNW | 16 mph North | 9 mph North |
| Humidity | 90% | 76% | 66% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 89% | 56% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 35 | 62 | 40 | 63 | 40 | 45 | 29 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 9 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 72% | 43% | 43% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| 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 | 47 | 30 | 59 | 42 | 64 | 47 | 55 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph ENE | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 49% | 51% | 55% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| 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 | 55 | 48 | 70 | 51 | 68 | 53 | 62 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 77% | 51% | 58% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 54 | 75 | 58 | 73 | 61 | 65 | 59 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 53% | 69% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 97% | 100% | 49% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 65 | 60 | 82 | 66 | 81 | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 59% | 65% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 90% | 95% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 62 | 86 | 65 | 86 | 69 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 69% | 48% | 58% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 52% | 54% | 52% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly 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 | 75 | 63 | 89 | 65 | 86 | 67 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 65% | 44% | 53% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 50% | 61% | 69% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 72 | 64 | 89 | 65 | 85 | 69 | 71 | 70 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 46% | 60% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 78% | 76% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KIKK) | 76 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KIKK) | 90 °F (1975) | 28 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 81.3 °F | 64.2 °F |
| 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 | 5:27 AM CDT | 8:09 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:55 AM CDT | 8:41 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:15 AM CDT | 9:21 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:30 AM CDT | 10:07 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:20 PM CDT | 2:57 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 45m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 41m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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83 °F
Danville
82 °F
Olney-Noble
82 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Paris
80 °F
Lincoln
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60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Litchfield
61 °F
Rochelle
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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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| Kankakee | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:55 PM CDT |
| Joliet | 77 °F | Clear | 1:55 PM CDT |
| Chicago Lansing | 76 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:55 PM CDT |
| Romeoville | 77 °F | Scattered Clouds | 1:55 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KIKK) |
| Wind Speed: | 13.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 360° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 2400 ft |
METAR KIKK 211855Z AUTO 21013G23KT 10SM BKN024 25/20 A2976 RMK AO2 T02530195
| 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 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Bourbonnais, IL | 82.6 °F | 86 °F | 69 °F | 63% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 676 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cap Estates, Bourbonnais, IL | 81.0 °F | 84 °F | 68 °F | 64% | West at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Claire Drive Willowbrook, Bourbonnais, IL | 79.2 °F | 82 °F | 69 °F | 70% | SSW at 10.9 mph | - / hr | 679 ft | 2:04 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Willow Brook, Bourbonnais, IL | 77.8 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | SW at 17.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 662 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wilmington, Wilmington, IL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 70 °F | 76% | WSW at 9.0 mph | - / hr | 623 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Rural North Momence, Grant Park, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 73% | SW at 19.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 692 ft | 2:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| The Sommerfelds, Peotone, IL | 79.1 °F | 82 °F | 69 °F | 72% | WSW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 715 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wilton Center, Manhattan, IL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 68 °F | 71% | SW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 663 ft | 2:14 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Bonfield, IL | 78.5 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 66% | SW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest GRTPK1 , Grant Park, IL | 74 °F | 72 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 1:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Grant Park IL , Grant Park, IL | 77 °F | 79 °F | 68 °F | 74% | SSW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 1:38 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| wabash st, Wilmington, IL | 81.3 °F | 84 °F | 67 °F | 62% | WSW at 3.7 mph | - / hr | 571 ft | 2:12 PM CDT | Normal | |
| RAWS MIDEWIN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE IL, Wilmington, IL | 78 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 67% | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 488 ft | 1:05 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Manhattan Fire Station One, Manhattan, IL | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 66 °F | 65% | SW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 2:09 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Braidwood, IL | 79.3 °F | 81 °F | 67 °F | 65% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 2:13 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest MAZNIA , South Wilmington, IL | 70 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 577 ft | 1:20 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lorenzo, Wilmington, IL | 79.8 °F | 82 °F | 67 °F | 65% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 548 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Side, Elwood, IL | 80.4 °F | 83 °F | 67 °F | 63% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 2:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest ELWOOD , Elwood, IL | 79 °F | 77 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 1:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest CRETE1 , Crete, IL | 68 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 763 ft | 12:20 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Southwest New Lenox, New Lenox, IL | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 67 °F | 70% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 730 ft | 2:08 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Coal City, IL-North Street, Coal City, IL | 79.0 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 55% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 565 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Krusemark Sub., Frankfort, IL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 770 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MILE 274 ILLINOIS RIVER, WILMINGTON, IL | 83.3 °F | 81 °F | 37 °F | 19% | ESE at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 2:13 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Morocco, IN | 78.6 °F | 81 °F | 69 °F | 72% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 685 ft | 2:11 PM CDT | Normal | |
| K9EEW.com Weather, Coal City, IL | 78.0 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | SW at 28.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 603 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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