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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 with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. 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 | 40 | 35 | 56 | 34 | 60 | 31 | 43 | 33 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 8 mph NNE | 8 mph ENE | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 81% | 44% | 32% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 5% | 10% | 21% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 36 | 55 | 40 | 56 | 41 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 7 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 57% | 55% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 43% | 53% | 67% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 45 | 54 | 47 | 64 | 49 | 55 | 52 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 79% | 82% | 58% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 14% | 62% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 53 | 66 | 60 | 70 | 64 | 61 | 61 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 89% | 76% | 81% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 71% | 67% | 83% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 77 | 67 | 77 | 70 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 13 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 73% | 79% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 32% | 31% | 28% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 62 | 79 | 67 | 84 | 69 | 70 | 64 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 15 mph SW | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 84% | 69% | 59% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 36% | 26% | 39% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 61 | 80 | 66 | 76 | 68 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 15 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 63% | 73% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 49% | 31% | 49% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 85 | 69 | 85 | 73 | 72 | 72 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSW | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 56% | 65% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 83% | 81% | 74% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 70 | 84 | 67 | 87 | 65 | 73 | 58 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 57% | 46% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 54% | 47% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 53 | 84 | 67 | 87 | 65 | 69 | -9998 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 46% | 57% | 46% | -9998% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | 54% | 47% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 53 | 81 | 65 | 83 | 72 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 3 mph SSE | 1 mph South | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 46% | 57% | 71% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | % | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 24, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLOT) | 72 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KLOT) | 92 °F (2010) | 34 °F (1992) |
| Yesterday | 61 °F | 42 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 13 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 24, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:27 AM CDT | 8:14 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:54 AM CDT | 8:46 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:13 AM CDT | 9:27 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:27 AM CDT | 10:15 PM CDT |
| Moon | 7:56 PM CDT | 4:59 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 52m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 1m 34s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 99% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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59 °F
Cairo
55 °F
Sparta
55 °F
Metropolis
54 °F
Quincy
54 °F
Centralia
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34 °F
Chicago DuPage
35 °F
Aurora
36 °F
DeKalb
36 °F
Rochelle
37 °F
Bloomington
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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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| Morris | 40 °F | Clear | 6:15 AM CDT |
| Joliet | 40 °F | Clear | 6:15 AM CDT |
| Romeoville | 41 °F | Clear | 6:35 AM CDT |
| Aurora | 35 °F | Clear | 5:52 AM 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 (KJOT) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KJOT 241115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3037 RMK AO2 T00460006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Phillies vs. Nationals | 7:05 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Rain Showers, 56 °F |
| Orioles vs. Blue Jays | 7:07 PM EDT on May 24, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Marlins vs. White Sox | 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Clear, 54 °F |
| Marlins vs. White Sox | 6:15 PM CDT on May 25, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 54 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Angers vs. Sedan | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| Dijon vs. Guingamp | 8:30 PM CEST on May 24, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| GEICO 400 | 1:16 PM CDT on September 15, 2013 | Average High 74° F/ 23° 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. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Morris IL, Morris, IL | 39 °F | 39 °F | 35 °F | 84% | North at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 6:15 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Goose Lake, Morris, IL | 41.4 °F | 41 °F | 37 °F | 83% | North at 2.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 530 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mazon, Mazon, IL | 39.5 °F | 40 °F | 37 °F | 91% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 610 ft | 6:28 AM CDT | Normal | |
| K9EEW.com Weather, Coal City, IL | 41.3 °F | 38 °F | 37 °F | 84% | NNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 603 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT LOCK & DAM @ DRES, Channahon, IL | 41 °F | 37 °F | - | - | NW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 504 ft | 5:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Amberleigh Estates, Channahon, IL | 48.7 °F | 49 °F | 13 °F | 23% | North at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 610 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Coal City, IL-North Street, Coal City, IL | 40.0 °F | 37 °F | 32 °F | 74% | NNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 565 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Highlands, Channahon, IL | 39.9 °F | 40 °F | 35 °F | 83% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 606 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MILE 274 ILLINOIS RIVER, WILMINGTON, IL | 45.3 °F | 45 °F | 16 °F | 31% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 6:35 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sohans Acres, Verona, IL | 46.2 °F | 45 °F | 36 °F | 64% | NNW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 643 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lorenzo, Wilmington, IL | 42.8 °F | 43 °F | 36 °F | 77% | NE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 548 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| The Meadows, Minooka, IL | 42.6 °F | 43 °F | 36 °F | 78% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Braidwood, IL | 41.3 °F | 41 °F | 36 °F | 80% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 574 ft | 6:23 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest MAZNIA , South Wilmington, IL | 36 °F | 36 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 577 ft | 4:20 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| wabash st, Wilmington, IL | 39.6 °F | 40 °F | 33 °F | 77% | WSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 571 ft | 6:32 AM CDT | Normal | |
| RAWS MIDEWIN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE IL, Wilmington, IL | 37 °F | 37 °F | 34 °F | 87% | NNE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 488 ft | 6:05 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Plainfield Twnshp, IL | 38.6 °F | 39 °F | 34 °F | 83% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 6:31 AM CDT | Normal | |
| The Bourne Golf Course, Marseilles, IL | 38.1 °F | 38 °F | 36 °F | 91% | NW at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Side, Elwood, IL | 39.9 °F | 40 °F | 34 °F | 79% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:30 AM CDT | Normal | |
| JolietWeather.com, Joliet, IL | 43.1 °F | 43 °F | 35 °F | 74% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 581 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Plainfield, IL | 43.3 °F | 43 °F | 37 °F | 78% | North at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 620 ft | 6:23 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Aspen Falls, Plainfield, IL | 40.7 °F | 41 °F | 36 °F | 85% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 633 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fond Du Lac, Plainfield, IL | 42.7 °F | 43 °F | 40 °F | 89% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 6:30 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest ELWOOD , Elwood, IL | 39 °F | 39 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 5:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Plainfield IL , Crest Hill, IL | 40 °F | 40 °F | 34 °F | 79% | NE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 6:14 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Timber View, Joliet, IL | 39.7 °F | 40 °F | 31 °F | 70% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 617 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Creekside Crossing, Plainfield, IL | 37.6 °F | 38 °F | 32 °F | 80% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Dwight IL , Dwight, IL | 39 °F | 39 °F | 35 °F | 87% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 623 ft | 6:15 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT BRANDON LOCK & DA, Joliet, IL | 42 °F | 40 °F | - | - | North at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 534 ft | 5:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lily Cache, Plainfield, IL | 48.6 °F | 47 °F | 37 °F | 65% | SE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 587 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Joliet Schutzhund, Joliet, IL | 41.9 °F | 42 °F | 37 °F | 82% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 613 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Plainfield Township, Joliet, IL | 42.3 °F | 41 °F | 38 °F | 83% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 6:37 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| jolietwx.com - The Morgan's, Joliet, IL | 40.6 °F | 41 °F | 36 °F | 84% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 648 ft | 6:29 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Leisure Lane, Oswego, IL | 37.1 °F | 37 °F | 35 °F | 93% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 695 ft | 6:33 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Harvest Glen, Plainfield, IL | 41.8 °F | 42 °F | 35 °F | 76% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 627 ft | 6:33 AM CDT | Normal | |
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