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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 24 | 92 | 17 | 96 | 16 | 84 | 18 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 13 mph South | 11 mph West | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 14% | 6% | 4% | 8% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 30% | 100% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
7:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 78 | 21 | 95 | 21 | 97 | 24 | 84 | 29 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 12 mph South | 16 mph WSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 11% | 7% | 7% | 13% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 8% | 18% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
7:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 77 | 33 | 92 | 29 | 95 | 27 | 82 | 27 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 12 mph South | 14 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 20% | 10% | 8% | 13% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 10% | 25% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
7:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 27 | 92 | 23 | 96 | 23 | 84 | 24 |
| Wind | 4 mph SE | 10 mph South | 14 mph WSW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 17% | 8% | 6% | 10% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 33% | 40% | 16% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
7:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 23 | 90 | 22 | 97 | 19 | 80 | 16 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 15 mph WSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 14% | 8% | 5% | 8% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 50% | 66% | 61% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
7:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 19 | 90 | 17 | 94 | 25 | 81 | 22 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 12 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 13% | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 32% | 92% | 86% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
7:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 22 | 86 | 23 | 95 | 22 | 84 | 20 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 8 mph West | 4 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 14% | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 10% | 31% | 32% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
7:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 76 | 24 | 90 | 23 | 90 | 24 | 80 | 26 |
| Wind | 0 mph ENE | 5 mph SSW | 8 mph West | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 14% | 8% | 8% | 13% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 14% | 32% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
7:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 28 | 86 | 28 | 90 | 27 | 80 | 31 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 9 mph WSW | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 20% | 11% | 10% | 17% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 8% | 24% | 18% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
7:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 36 | 88 | 36 | 91 | 36 | 79 | 40 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 7 mph West | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 25% | 15% | 14% | 24% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
7:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 41 | 90 | 39 | 95 | 37 | 81 | 38 |
| Wind | 0 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 7 mph West | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 31% | 16% | 13% | 20% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | % |
| 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 | 96 °F | 71 °F |
| Record | 109 °F (2005) | 48 °F (1902) |
| Yesterday | 97 °F | 73 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 20 | ||
| 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 | 5:23 AM MST | 7:25 PM MST |
| Civil Twilight | 4:55 AM MST | 7:53 PM MST |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:22 AM MST | 8:27 PM MST |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:45 AM MST | 9:04 PM MST |
| Moon | 3:53 PM MST | 2:42 AM MST |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 57m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 02m
Tomorrow will be 1m 14s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Yuma MCAS
82 °F
Glendale
82 °F
Goodyear
82 °F
Buckeye
82 °F
Phoenix Deer Valley
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27 °F
Grand Canyon
30 °F
Flagstaff
33 °F
Williams
35 °F
Show Low
42 °F
Winslow
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Baker Butte | 0 in | 7300 ft |
| Promontory | 4 in | 7930 ft |
| Happy Jack | 2 in | 7630 ft |
| Snowslide Canyon | 0 in | 9730 ft |
| Maverick Fork | 0 in | 9200 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Phoenix | 82 °F | Partly Cloudy | 8:51 AM MST |
| Scottsdale | 83 °F | Clear | 8:53 AM MST |
| Glendale | 82 °F | Partly Cloudy | 8:48 AM MST |
| Chandler | 81 °F | Clear | 8:47 AM MST |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SWA1807 Kansas City, MO |
KPHX | 09:14AM | On Time |
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SKW2932 Yuma, AZ |
KPHX | 09:17AM | On Time |
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SKW6526 Los Angeles, CA |
KPHX | 09:30AM | On Time |
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SWA1786 Las Vegas, NV |
KPHX | 09:32AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPHX) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 120° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPHX 211551Z 12003KT 10SM FEW250 28/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02781039
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Polica | 8:00 PM MST 2013-04-15 |
Partly Cloudy, 79°F |
| Don Williams | 8:00 PM MST 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Little Green Cars | 8:00 PM MST 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 75°F |
| Women's Hair Loss Support Group | 6:00 PM MST 2013-04-16 |
Partly Cloudy, 79°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 77 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Padres vs. Diamondbacks | 6:40 PM MST on May 24, 2013 | Clear, 83 °F |
| Padres vs. Diamondbacks | 7:10 PM MST on May 25, 2013 | Clear, 83 °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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| Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ | 85.2 °F | 82 °F | 29 °F | 13% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1086 ft | 9:18 AM MST | Normal | |
| DDMET Tempe, AZ, Phoenix, AZ | 89 °F | 85 °F | - | 14% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1372 ft | 9:00 AM MST | MADIS | |
| South Mountain, East, Phoenix, AZ | 86.4 °F | 83 °F | 32 °F | 15% | ESE at 6.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1230 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| 26th St and Indianola Ave, Phoenix, AZ | 87.1 °F | 84 °F | 29 °F | 13% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1161 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Cheery Lynn Historical District, Phoenix, AZ | 93.3 °F | 89 °F | 44 °F | 18% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1312 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Arcadia Lite, Phoenix, AZ | 86.2 °F | 83 °F | 46 °F | 25% | NNE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1201 ft | 9:25 AM MST | Normal | |
| Tempe, AZ | 84.8 °F | 82 °F | 27 °F | 12% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1175 ft | 9:17 AM MST | Normal | |
| AZCC, Phoenix, AZ | 79.4 °F | 78 °F | 37 °F | 22% | NE at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1270 ft | 9:10 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Phoenix AZ , Phoenix, AZ | 84 °F | 81 °F | 34 °F | 17% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1115 ft | 8:53 AM MST | MADIS | |
| Camelhead, Phoenix, AZ | 84.6 °F | 82 °F | 32 °F | 16% | ENE at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1350 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Phoenix Country Day School, Paradise Valley, AZ | 83.6 °F | 81 °F | 34 °F | 17% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1270 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Normal | |
| D'Amore Engineering, Tempe, AZ | 86.8 °F | 83 °F | 28 °F | 12% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Piestewa Peak and Lincoln Blvd, Phoenix, AZ | 87.5 °F | 84 °F | 26 °F | 11% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1260 ft | 9:26 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| 16th St, Phoenix, AZ | 85.0 °F | 82 °F | 24 °F | 11% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1246 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS South Mountain HCN AZ, Phoenix, AZ | 79 °F | 77 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1403 ft | 8:20 AM MST | MADIS | |
| CVE III, Tempe, AZ | 84.1 °F | 81 °F | 28 °F | 13% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1194 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Mesa, AZ, Mesa, AZ | 86.2 °F | 83 °F | 40 °F | 20% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1250 ft | 9:25 AM MST | Normal | |
| Phoenix S of Christown, Phoenix, AZ | 86.9 °F | 83 °F | 34 °F | 15% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1152 ft | 9:15 AM MST | Normal | |
| Main and Dobson, Mesa, AZ | 88.6 °F | 85 °F | 30 °F | 13% | SE at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1207 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Ahwatukee - Knox - 48th, Phoenix, AZ | 81.7 °F | 79 °F | 32 °F | 7% | ESE at 3.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1250 ft | 9:25 AM MST | Normal | |
| Mountain Park Ranch, Phoenix, AZ | 84.4 °F | 81 °F | 17 °F | 8% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1230 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Ahwatukee Ray/Thunderhill, Phoenix, AZ | 81.5 °F | 79 °F | 26 °F | 13% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1260 ft | 9:20 AM MST | Normal | |
| Warner Ranch, Chandler, AZ | 83.4 °F | 81 °F | 31 °F | 15% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1150 ft | 9:21 AM MST | Normal | |
| AhwatukeeWeather.com, Phoenix, AZ | 81.8 °F | 79 °F | 22 °F | 11% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1257 ft | 9:26 AM MST | Normal | |
| Ahwatukee Desert Foothills, Phoenix, AZ | 82.0 °F | 80 °F | 28 °F | 14% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1360 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Mesa, AZ | 85.2 °F | 82 °F | 29 °F | 13% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1217 ft | 9:15 AM MST | Normal | |
| Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, AZ | 80.6 °F | 79 °F | 34 °F | 19% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1230 ft | 10:27 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Werner Ent. Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ | 84.7 °F | 82 °F | 17 °F | 8% | ESE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1031 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Chandler AZ , Chandler, AZ | 80 °F | 78 °F | 30 °F | 16% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 8:54 AM MST | MADIS | |
| Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, AZ | 83.7 °F | 81 °F | 26 °F | 12% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1500 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Normal | |
| Alta Mira, Tempe, AZ | 81.5 °F | 79 °F | 32 °F | 17% | NW at 1.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 9:27 AM MST | Rapid Fire | |
| Phoenix, AZ | 86.5 °F | 83 °F | 39 °F | 19% | NW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 9:15 AM MST | Normal | |
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