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May 23, 2013
Walk through the history of the U.S. space program with this huge archive of vintage photos from NASA's library of photographs taken throughout the history of manned flight, jet engine development, and the creation of the manned missions to the moon and the Space Shuttle program.
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May 23, 2013
Four tourists in Iceland got an expected trip when they set up a picnic on a floating iceberg.
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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 23, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 23, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 23, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 47 | 62 | 51 | 65 | 49 | 56 | 48 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 10 mph North | 10 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 76% | 67% | 58% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 47% | 28% | 26% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 47 | 66 | 46 | 69 | 48 | 62 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph East | 14 mph ESE | 13 mph SE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 50% | 46% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 5% | 30% | 56% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 71 | 58 | 71 | 61 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 12 mph SSE | 15 mph South | 11 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 73% | 61% | 69% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 29% | 64% | 59% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 73 | 65 | 76 | 67 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 15 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 89% | 76% | 74% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 39% | 84% | 22% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 59 | 74 | 65 | 72 | 67 | 69 | 60 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 13 mph South | 11 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 74% | 87% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 31% | 55% | 63% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 59 | 73 | 63 | 81 | 67 | 74 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 15 mph SSW | 12 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 73% | 62% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 86% | 97% | 35% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 80 | 66 | 80 | 69 | 75 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 16 mph South | 10 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 61% | 68% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 86% | 62% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 76 | 67 | 79 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSE | 18 mph South | 16 mph South | 15 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 73% | 75% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 92% | 100% | 71% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 79 | 69 | 79 | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSW | 15 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 72% | 78% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 41% | 45% | 37% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 79 | 71 | 80 | 73 | 72 | 71 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 75% | 82% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 12% | 27% | 40% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 69 | 77 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 88% | 96% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KOJC) | 77 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KOJC) | 89 °F (1956) | 39 °F (1963) |
| Yesterday | 66 °F | 54 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:58 AM CDT | 8:30 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM CDT | 9:01 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:49 AM CDT | 9:39 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:07 AM CDT | 10:22 PM CDT |
| Moon | 7:04 PM CDT | 4:43 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 32m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Poplar Bluff
75 °F
West Plains
73 °F
Springfield
73 °F
Branson
73 °F
Cape Girardeau
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51 °F
Monett
51 °F
Warrensburg
51 °F
Kaiser
52 °F
Lee's Summit
53 °F
West Plains
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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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| Lee's Summit | 67 °F | Overcast | 3:53 PM CDT |
| Kansas City | 67 °F | Overcast | 3:54 PM CDT |
| Olathe | 67 °F | Overcast | 3:53 PM CDT |
| Mosby | 64 °F | Overcast | 4:35 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: | VFR (KLXT) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 291° (WNW) |
| Ceiling: | 3900 ft |
METAR KLXT 232053Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM FEW029 OVC039 19/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215 6//// T01940117 51006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Exonerated | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 45°F |
| Chad Vaughn | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 53°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Cubs vs. Pirates | 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 51° F/ 11° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °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 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| MesoWest LTLBLU , Kansas City, MO | 69 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 795 ft | 3:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Lees Summit MO , Lee's Summit, MO | 67 °F | - | 55 °F | 66% | WNW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 972 ft | 4:06 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Valley Forge Development, Lees Summit, MO | 67.1 °F | - | 56 °F | 67% | NNE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 4:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Prairie Lee Lake Area, Lee's Summit, MO | 66.4 °F | - | 56 °F | 69% | ENE at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| SE-LSMO-OHS, LEES SUMMIT, MO | 70.9 °F | 75 °F | 30 °F | 22% | North at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 50 Hiway and Ranson Rd, Lee's Summit, MO | 66.0 °F | - | 56 °F | 70% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1004 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET 3E Lee\'s Summit MO, Lee's Summit, MO | 66 °F | - | 56 °F | 70% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 971 ft | 4:16 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Pryor Meadows, Lee's Summit, MO | 70.2 °F | 75 °F | 59 °F | 67% | North at 1.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 995 ft | 4:40 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 66.9 °F | - | 55 °F | 65% | West at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 971 ft | 5:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Raintree Lake, Lees Summit, MO | 71.2 °F | 76 °F | 56 °F | 59% | NW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 40 Hwy & NW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs, MO | 68.2 °F | - | 38 °F | 33% | NNE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 842 ft | 4:43 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Raintree, Lee's Summit, MO | 70.6 °F | 76 °F | 55 °F | 58% | NNW at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Woodland Lake Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 65.3 °F | - | 57 °F | 74% | NNE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 63 °F | - | 58 °F | 83% | NNE at 3 mph | 81.91 in / hr | 958 ft | 4:18 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lees Summit, Lees Summit, MO | 68.0 °F | - | 67 °F | 98% | NE at 10.3 mph | - / hr | 958 ft | 4:41 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest BARYGN , Kansas City, MO | 69 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 4:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Raintree Lake, Lee's Summit, MO | 69.3 °F | - | 33 °F | 26% | NNE at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Easley Estates, Lee's Summit, MO | 69.1 °F | - | 48 °F | 47% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 999 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Near the Old Airport, Independence, MO | 66.0 °F | - | 53 °F | 63% | NNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 4:43 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kansas City, MO | 67.6 °F | - | 56 °F | 66% | West at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:35 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Near George Owens Park, Independence, MO | 66.9 °F | - | 56 °F | 68% | NE at 6.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 845 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Scott's Waldo Station, Kansas City, MO | 67.7 °F | - | 55 °F | 65% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 4:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| Silverlake Station, Raymore, MO | 67.3 °F | - | 41 °F | 37% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1076 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Moreland's Waldo Weather, Kansas City, MO | 68.9 °F | - | 14 °F | 12% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, MO | 66.1 °F | - | 57 °F | 72% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1020 ft | 4:43 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 65 °F | - | 56 °F | 72% | North at 0 mph | 41.60 in / hr | 984 ft | 4:18 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Waterfield North, Blue Springs, MO | 66.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 68% | NE at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest PLSNHL , Greenwood, MO | 66 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 4:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Verona Gardens, LEAWOOD, KS | 68.9 °F | - | 55 °F | 62% | ESE at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 895 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Leawood, KS | 66.2 °F | - | 55 °F | 67% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Westwood, KS | 67.0 °F | - | 54 °F | 64% | ENE at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 4:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bayhill Estates, Pleasant Hill, MO | 66.5 °F | - | 58 °F | 73% | NNE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1017 ft | 4:39 PM CDT | Normal | |
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