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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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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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| Thunderstorm. Low: 64F. Wind Speed: 5-10 mph. Wind Direction: SSW. Chance of Precip. 70%. |
| Thunderstorm. High: 75F. Wind Speed: 5-10 mph. Wind Direction: SW-NNW. Chance of Precip. 70%. |
| Thunderstorm. Low: 54F. Wind Speed: 5-10 mph. Wind Direction: NW. Chance of Precip. 60%. |
| Rain Showers. High: 61F. Wind Speed: 10-15 mph. Wind Direction: NNE. Chance of Precip. 40%. |
| Chance of a Thunderstorm. High: 81F. Wind Speed: 5-10 mph. Wind Direction: SSW. Chance of Precip. 40%. |
| Mostly Cloudy. Low: 63F. Wind Speed: 5-10 mph. Wind Direction: SSW. Chance of Precip. 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 69 | 62 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 12 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 75% | 58% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 73% | 75% | 74% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 59 | 71 | 63 | 70 | 59 | 60 | 55 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph West | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 76% | 75% | 67% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 70% | 70% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 94% | 99% | 99% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 53 | 56 | 50 | 60 | 46 | 47 | 35 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 10 mph NNE | 10 mph North | 11 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 85% | 79% | 61% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 58% | 0% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 32 | 56 | 36 | 62 | 44 | 50 | 37 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 8 mph North | 8 mph NW | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 68% | 48% | 48% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 61% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 35 | 59 | 44 | 64 | 47 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 1 mph East | 2 mph NW | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 70% | 58% | 54% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 0% | 71% | 24% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 42 | 63 | 47 | 65 | 51 | 54 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 5 mph SE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 74% | 56% | 59% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 53% | 0% | 41% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 39 | 67 | 46 | 67 | 51 | 62 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 60% | 45% | 54% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 40% | 82% | 34% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 45 | 68 | 57 | 72 | 67 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 11 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 64% | 66% | 82% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 88% | 98% | 90% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 73 | 63 | 78 | 67 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 70% | 65% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 69% | 73% | 75% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 76 | 63 | 80 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 64% | 61% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 74% | 70% | 68% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 70 | 63 | 80 | 67 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 78% | 64% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 67% | 65% | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KGRR) | 71 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KGRR) | 91 °F (1977) | 31 °F (1969) |
| Yesterday | 88 °F | 68 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Air Quality | AQ Index | Pollutant | |
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| Yesterday | Moderate | OZONE | |
| Yesterday | Moderate | PM2.5 | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Wednesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Wednesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Thursday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE |
| Place | Temperature |
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| Holland, MI | 60.1 °F |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:14 AM EDT | 9:05 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:41 AM EDT | 9:39 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:59 AM EDT | 10:21 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:10 AM EDT | 11:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:13 PM EDT | 3:47 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 57m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 48s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Full
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Lambertville
86 °F
Monroe
85 °F
Mt. Clemens
84 °F
Adrian
84 °F
Grosse Ile
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41 °F
Ironwood
41 °F
Copper Harbor
42 °F
Houghton
45 °F
Gwinn
46 °F
Munising
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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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| Grand Rapids | 80 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:53 PM EDT |
| Holland | 79 °F | Clear | 2:53 PM EDT |
| Muskegon | 74 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:55 PM EDT |
| Ionia | 80 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:14 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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CHQ6130 New York, NY |
KGRR | 04:20PM | On Time |
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ASQ4425 Houston, TX |
KGRR | 04:25PM | On Time |
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DAL1432 Atlanta, GA |
KGRR | 04:41PM | On Time |
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TRS388 Orlando, FL |
KGRR | 05:12PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGRR) |
| Wind Speed: | 18.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 240° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KGRR 211853Z 21018G25KT 10SM FEW030 SCT060 27/16 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP063 CB DSNT NW-N MOV NE T02670161
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Stolen Horses | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 50°F |
| The Besnard Lakes + Suuns | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 41°F |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 41°F |
| Eight Ball Grifter | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 37°F |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | 8:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 37°F |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | 3:00 PM EDT 2013-04-21 |
Mostly Cloudy, 52°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °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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| APRSWXNET Grandville MI , Grandville, MI | 78 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 70% | WSW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 610 ft | 3:06 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Downtown, Grandville, MI | 78.3 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 67% | SW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 628 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Angling Rd, Jamestown, MI | 79.6 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 62% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jenison, Jenison, MI | 79.7 °F | 81 °F | 63 °F | 57% | SW at 9.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 680 ft | 3:34 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Meadowbrook Acres, Jenison, MI | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 62 °F | 60% | West at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 618 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Jenison, Jenison, MI | 77.2 °F | 79 °F | 64 °F | 63% | SSW at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Walker MI , Grandville, MI | 76 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 70% | West at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 3:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| NW Hudsonville, Hudsonville, MI | 78.1 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 68% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 647 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Jamestown Hilltop, Jamestown, MI | 74.4 °F | 76 °F | 65 °F | 73% | SSW at 16.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 920 ft | 3:33 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Hudsonville , Hudsonville, MI | 75 °F | 76 °F | 67 °F | 77% | SW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 629 ft | 3:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Georgetown Forest, Hudsonville, MI | 83.1 °F | 82 °F | 55 °F | 38% | SSW at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 673 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cutlerville, Grand Rapids, MI | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 67% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 679 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Forest Grove, Hudsonville, MI | 75.8 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 74% | SW at 22.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Near Lake Michigan Dr and Collindale, Grand Rapids, MI | 78.4 °F | 80 °F | 67 °F | 68% | SW at 17.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 748 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Tallmadge Township, Marne, MI | 76.4 °F | 78 °F | 63 °F | 64% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Kentwood, Kentwood, MI | 79.0 °F | 81 °F | 64 °F | 61% | SSW at 3.1 mph | - / hr | 725 ft | 3:26 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI | 78.1 °F | 80 °F | 65 °F | 65% | West at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 710 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Verbrugge Home, Grand Rapids, MI | 80.3 °F | 83 °F | 70 °F | 70% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 754 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| South Kent Landfill, Byron Center, MI | 77.4 °F | 79 °F | 66 °F | 67% | WSW at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 770 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| WXGR.NET, Grand Rapids, MI | 77.9 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 57% | NNE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 756 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Robinettes, Grand Rapids, MI | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 77% | North at 4.5 mph | 0.19 in / hr | 850 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cascade, Grand Rapids, MI | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 63 °F | 63% | NNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Holland Heights, Holland, MI | 74.4 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 74% | SSW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Timber Canyon, Ada, MI | 77.1 °F | 79 °F | 64 °F | 65% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Westolive , West Olive, MI | 74 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | WSW at 16 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 638 ft | 3:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Sparta , Sparta, MI | 74 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 66% | WSW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 875 ft | 3:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Sparta, MI | 75.6 °F | 77 °F | 68 °F | 76% | SSW at 13.0 mph | - / hr | 875 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Holland MI , Holland, MI | 76 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 67% | South at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 610 ft | 3:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hopkins, MI | 77.7 °F | 80 °F | 66 °F | 67% | SW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 732 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Holland Township, Holland, MI | 78.7 °F | 80 °F | 63 °F | 58% | WSW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 608 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cannonsburg Game Area, Ada, MI | 74.7 °F | 76 °F | 65 °F | 71% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 823 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Boxen, Rockford, MI | 76.3 °F | 77 °F | 72 °F | 86% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.27 in / hr | 774 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Conservation Woods, Ada, Ada, MI | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 65 °F | 67% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 826 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| US31 & Croswell st, West Olive, MI | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 68 °F | 75% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 642 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS BRADLEY MI, Bradley, MI | 79 °F | 81 °F | 65 °F | 63% | WSW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 3:12 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| West Olive, MI | 75.4 °F | 77 °F | 65 °F | 70% | South at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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