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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 10 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 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. 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 82F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| 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%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| 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 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. 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 | 51 | 46 | 64 | 51 | 69 | 49 | 57 | 48 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 10 mph North | 9 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 81% | 61% | 49% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 42% | 27% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 69 | 47 | 65 | 49 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 14 mph ESE | 14 mph SE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 75% | 47% | 45% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 2% | 29% | 58% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 52 | 72 | 58 | 73 | 61 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSE | 15 mph South | 11 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 65% | 61% | 65% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 27% | 64% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 76 | 65 | 78 | 67 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 15 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 89% | 68% | 68% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 33% | 79% | 23% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 59 | 75 | 65 | 78 | 67 | 73 | 62 |
| Wind | 11 mph SSE | 14 mph South | 11 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 79% | 69% | 71% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 31% | 53% | 40% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 59 | 78 | 63 | 85 | 65 | 76 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 15 mph SSW | 13 mph South | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 62% | 53% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 84% | 97% | 38% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 71 | 63 | 82 | 66 | 82 | 67 | 76 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 11 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 75% | 57% | 59% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 83% | 75% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 84 | 71 | 78 | 70 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSE | 18 mph South | 16 mph South | 15 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 71% | 62% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 91% | 96% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 68 | 79 | 69 | 85 | 72 | 76 | 71 |
| Wind | 15 mph SSW | 14 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 72% | 64% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 43% | 53% | 46% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 79 | 71 | 79 | 74 | 78 | 72 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 76% | 83% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 18% | 33% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:38 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 | 74 | 73 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 87% | 95% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KMCI) | 77 °F | 56 °F |
| Record (KMCI) | 93 °F (1939) | 41 °F (1963) |
| Yesterday | 68 °F | 52 °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 | 8:31 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:28 AM CDT | 9:02 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:49 AM CDT | 9:41 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:06 AM CDT | 10:24 PM CDT |
| Moon | 7:05 PM CDT | 4:43 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 34m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 97% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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78 °F
Poplar Bluff
73 °F
Cape Girardeau
73 °F
Branson
73 °F
West Plains
71 °F
Springfield
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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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| Kansas City | 66 °F | Overcast | 1:54 PM CDT |
| Kansas City International | 63 °F | Overcast | 1:53 PM CDT |
| Lee's Summit | 66 °F | Overcast | 2:30 PM CDT |
| Olathe | 66 °F | Overcast | 1:53 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AAL550 Chicago, IL |
KMCI | 02:40PM | On Time |
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SWA160 Dallas, TX |
KMCI | 02:45PM | On Time |
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SWA1998 St Louis, MO |
KMCI | 02:50PM | On Time |
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FLG4007 Memphis, TN |
KMCI | 03:00PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KMKC) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 10° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 3200 ft |
METAR KMKC 231854Z 01005KT 10SM OVC032 19/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP212 T01890111
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Overcast, 54°F |
| The Mowgli's | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Thunderstorm, 46°F |
| Richard Buckner | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of Rain, 37°F |
| Jaymay | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Flux Pavilion | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 43°F |
| Eric Harland and Voyage | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Partly Cloudy, 56°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 |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 65 °F |
| Angels vs. Royals | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 68 °F |
| 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 |
| Houston vs. Sporting Kansas City | 2:30 PM CDT on May 26, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Montreal vs. Sporting Kansas City | 7:30 PM CDT on June 01, 2013 | Average High 76° F/ 24° 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 |
| Hollywood Casino 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on October 06, 2013 | Average High 69° F/ 20° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Westheight, Kansas City, KS | 65.1 °F | 43 °F | 45% | NW at 5.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 893 ft | 2:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Riverside, MO, Riverside, MO | 66.0 °F | 55 °F | 67% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 2:30 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Kansas City North, MO | 66.9 °F | 21 °F | 17% | ENE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 900 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Westwood, KS | 67.7 °F | 54 °F | 62% | WNW at 1.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Kansas City, MO | 67.1 °F | 55 °F | 66% | WNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 2:34 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Hamilton Heights, Gladstone, MO | 63.8 °F | 55 °F | 73% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 984 ft | 2:44 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| North Gladstone, Gladstone, MO | 67.1 °F | 51 °F | 56% | NW at 2.2 mph | - / hr | 994 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| KC North - N Oak/Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO | 64.7 °F | 55 °F | 70% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Scott's Waldo Station, Kansas City, MO | 66.8 °F | 54 °F | 64% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Shawnee KS , Shawnee Mission, KS | 63 °F | 54 °F | 73% | NNW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1062 ft | 2:34 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 63 °F | 57 °F | 81% | NNE at 0 mph | 81.91 in / hr | 958 ft | 2:33 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Milburn, Overland Park, KS | 67.3 °F | 54 °F | 62% | East at 4.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 996 ft | 2:39 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Independence MO U, Independence, MO | 64 °F | 55 °F | 72% | North at 0 mph | 41.60 in / hr | 984 ft | 2:32 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Downtown Shawnee, Shawnee, KS | 69.4 °F | 54 °F | 57% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 996 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Kansas City North, Kansas City, MO | 63.8 °F | 53 °F | 68% | NNE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 994 ft | 2:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest WOLCOT , Kansas City, KS | 65 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 757 ft | 1:25 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Moreland's Waldo Weather, Kansas City, MO | 68.0 °F | 14 °F | 12% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 935 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Overland Park, Overland Park, KS | 65.5 °F | 55 °F | 69% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Liberty High School, Liberty, MO | 64.0 °F | 54 °F | 69% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| K0PDX QTH, Raytown, MO | 64.0 °F | - | - | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 11:40 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest BARYGN , Kansas City, MO | 68 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 1:45 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Liberty City Hall, Liberty, MO | 65.6 °F | 52 °F | 62% | NNE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Woodstock, Overland Park, KS | 64.9 °F | 53 °F | 66% | SW at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 954 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Fairfield, Kansas City, MO | 67.6 °F | 32 °F | 26% | NE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Near George Owens Park, Independence, MO | 66.1 °F | 56 °F | 71% | NNW at 0.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 845 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West of Liberty on 291, Kansas City, MO | 64.9 °F | 47 °F | 52% | NW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest LTLBLU , Kansas City, MO | 69 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 795 ft | 1:30 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Near the Old Airport, Independence, MO | 66.3 °F | 54 °F | 64% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 820 ft | 2:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Country Hills West, Lenexa, KS | 66.4 °F | 57 °F | 71% | NE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 997 ft | 2:44 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest FORLK1 , Edwardsville, KS | 62 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 785 ft | 2:00 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
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