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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. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 72 | 58 | 75 | 55 | 65 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 12 mph WSW | 12 mph West | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 81% | 60% | 51% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 49% | 45% | 43% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 53 | 70 | 54 | 67 | 53 | 56 | 49 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 12 mph NNW | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 78% | 57% | 59% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 50% | 49% | 12% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 45 | 64 | 47 | 71 | 48 | 62 | 45 |
| Wind | 6 mph NE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph West | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 55% | 46% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 10% | 14% | 96% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 44 | 64 | 53 | 71 | 60 | 64 | 53 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 73% | 66% | 66% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 53 | 67 | 62 | 73 | 68 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 78% | 86% | 85% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 74 | 71 | 79 | 71 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 4 mph SSE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 97% | 92% | 75% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 78 | 69 | 81 | 72 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 9 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 73% | 71% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 38% | 57% | 26% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 61 | 82 | 64 | 86 | 69 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 55% | 55% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 28% | 22% | 24% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 77 | 63 | 86 | 65 | 92 | 69 | 76 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 63% | 49% | 44% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 37% | 32% | 32% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 77 | 65 | 91 | 67 | 92 | 71 | 75 | 70 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 67% | 45% | 49% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 41% | 46% | 39% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 67 | 89 | 68 | 91 | 71 | 74 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 49% | 50% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KSTL) | 78 °F | 59 °F |
| Record (KSTL) | 93 °F (1941) | 38 °F (1883) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| 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 | 5:44 AM CDT | 8:11 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:14 AM CDT | 8:42 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:36 AM CDT | 9:20 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:55 AM CDT | 10:01 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:27 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:09 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 28m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 27m
Tomorrow will be 1m 31s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
St. Louis
80 °F
St. Charles
79 °F
Spirit of St Louis
79 °F
Cape Girardeau
78 °F
Poplar Bluff
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57 °F
Lee's Summit
57 °F
St. Joseph
59 °F
Warrensburg
59 °F
Monett
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| St. Louis | 70 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:51 PM CDT |
| Cahokia | 67 °F | Clear | 9:53 PM CDT |
| Alton | 68 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:15 PM CDT |
| Belleville | 68 °F | Overcast | 9:58 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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LOF5027 Houston, TX |
KSTL | 10:17PM | On Time |
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GJS3696 Chicago, IL |
KSTL | 10:18PM | On Time |
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LOF3545 Pittsburgh, PA |
KSTL | 10:26PM | On Time |
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DAL1426 Atlanta, GA |
KSTL | 10:42PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KSTL) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 195° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 20000 ft |
METAR KSTL 220251Z 17008KT 10SM FEW075 BKN200 21/17 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP057 T02110167 58006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Forever Came Calling | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| Kris Allen | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Thunderstorm, 64°F |
| Jane Eyre | 2:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 67°F |
| Bear Safety 101 Class | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Thunderstorm, 66°F |
| Arches National Park Seminar | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Thunderstorm, 57°F |
| Javier Mendoza at The Library | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Thunderstorm, 57°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| MesoWest I-44 @ Jamieson Ave - St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO | 69 °F | - | -15 °F | 3% | SSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 456 ft | 9:50 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lindenwood Park, St Louis, MO | 67.8 °F | - | 61 °F | 79% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 468 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Cheltenham, St. Louis, MO | 68.9 °F | - | 64 °F | 84% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 476 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Ladue MO , Saint Louis, MO | 67 °F | - | 63 °F | 87% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 626 ft | 9:59 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| South Hampton, Saint Louis, MO | 67.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 86% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crestwood, Crestwood, MO | 67.1 °F | - | -37 °F | - | ENE at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 550 ft | 10:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| RAWS MBOT MO, Saint Louis, MO | 69 °F | - | 63 °F | 80% | SSE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 509 ft | 9:19 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Olivette MO , Saint Louis, MO | 67 °F | - | 63 °F | 87% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 692 ft | 9:59 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Holly Hills, St Louis, MO | 72.1 °F | 75 °F | 62 °F | 70% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South County, Affton, MO | 66.8 °F | - | 63 °F | 88% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ladue Meadows, Creve Coeur, MO | 68.5 °F | - | 62 °F | 80% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Shaw/Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO | 68.0 °F | - | 62 °F | 81% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 508 ft | 10:21 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Sunset Hills, St Louis, MO | 66.8 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 615 ft | 10:21 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Radiom Dr, Affton, MO | 66.3 °F | - | 63 °F | 89% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 470 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Graeser Acres, St. Louis, MO | 67.9 °F | - | 61 °F | 79% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Sappington MO , Saint Louis, MO | 67 °F | - | 64 °F | 89% | South at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 606 ft | 9:56 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Big Bend and I-270, Kirkwood, MO | 66.3 °F | - | 55 °F | 67% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 614 ft | 10:23 PM CDT | Normal | |
| De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, MO | 66.5 °F | - | 63 °F | 87% | SE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 666 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Maryland Heights, St Louis, MO | 67.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 84% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 564 ft | 10:16 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Maryland Heights MO , Maryland Heights, MO | 68 °F | - | 63 °F | 83% | NNE at 0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 548 ft | 10:03 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| 1 Mile South of St. Louis Lambert Airpo, Woodson Terrace, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Normal | |
| South St. Louis County, St. Louis, MO | 71.1 °F | 74 °F | - | 72% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 10:20 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Whispering Hills, Creve Coeur, MO | 69.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 83% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 530 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Manchester, MO, Manchester, MO | 66.7 °F | - | 63 °F | 88% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 543 ft | 10:21 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Creve Coeur, St. Louis, MO | 66.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 512 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Mehlville MO , Saint Louis, MO | 67 °F | - | 64 °F | 90% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 496 ft | 9:51 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Fenton MO , Fenton, MO | 67 °F | - | 63 °F | 86% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 590 ft | 9:50 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Maryland Heights, MO | 68.1 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 501 ft | 10:22 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Twin Oaks, Twin Oaks, MO | 67.5 °F | - | 63 °F | 85% | ENE at 3.2 mph | - / hr | 584 ft | 10:14 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Chesterfield (East), Chesterfield, MO | 66.9 °F | - | 63 °F | 87% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 530 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Oakville-Providence Pointe, Oakville, MO | 65.7 °F | - | 62 °F | 88% | SSE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 555 ft | 10:24 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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