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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
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by 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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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 58 | 52 | 65 | 49 | 54 | 46 |
| Wind | 10 mph WSW | 14 mph WSW | 13 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 98% | 77% | 55% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 17% | 84% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 57 | 46 | 60 | 47 | 46 | 45 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 11 mph NNW | 15 mph North | 10 mph North |
| Humidity | 85% | 69% | 62% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 29% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 63 | 44 | 65 | 44 | 50 | 40 |
| Wind | 11 mph NNW | 15 mph NNE | 12 mph ENE | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 89% | 49% | 43% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 33% | 18% | 23% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 39 | 66 | 44 | 68 | 49 | 57 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 11 mph South | 11 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 90% | 45% | 50% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 10% | 28% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 52 | 62 | 55 | 64 | 57 | 60 | 57 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 11 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 77% | 79% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 48% | 76% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 55 | 64 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 11 mph ESE | 11 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 100% | 89% | 89% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 78% | 52% | 98% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 61 | 72 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 13 mph SE | 13 mph ESE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 83% | 94% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 83% | 25% | 53% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 77 | 64 | 79 | 67 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 6 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 65% | 67% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 88% | 79% | 72% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 77 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 70 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 5 mph South | 4 mph SSE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 65% | 63% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 30% | 59% | 92% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 77 | 66 | 76 | 68 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 4 mph South | 2 mph South | 1 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 69% | 73% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 94% | 91% | 81% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 65 | 77 | 64 | 76 | 62 | 68 | 56 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 66% | 60% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 65% | 44% | 17% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KEST) | 72 °F | 48 °F |
| Record (KEST) | 93 °F (1975) | 34 °F (2003) |
| Yesterday | 72 °F | 56 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 1 | ||
| 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 | 5:50 AM CDT | 8:43 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:17 AM CDT | 9:16 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:35 AM CDT | 9:59 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:46 AM CDT | 10:48 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:52 PM CDT | 3:25 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 59m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 49s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Mount Pleasant
71 °F
Davenport
71 °F
Clinton
71 °F
Fort Madison
71 °F
Keokuk
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51 °F
Orange City
51 °F
Sheldon
53 °F
Cherokee
53 °F
Le Mars
53 °F
Storm Lake
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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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| Spencer | 61 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:26 AM CDT |
| Estherville | 57 °F | Overcast | 10:15 AM CDT |
| Storm Lake | 55 °F | Overcast | 10:35 AM CDT |
| Cherokee | 57 °F | Overcast | 10:35 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 (KSPW) |
| Wind Speed: | 13.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 204° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 3200 ft |
SPECI KSPW 211526Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM FEW017 SCT021 BKN032 16/11 A2958 RMK AO2 RAE22 P0001
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| 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 |
| 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. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Webb, Iowa, Webb, IA | 57.6 °F | 50 °F | 76% | SSW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1356 ft | 10:47 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| IADOT Spencer (US 18), Spencer, IA | 57 °F | 51 °F | 79% | WSW at 12 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1484 ft | 10:41 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Lost Island Lake, Ruthven, IA | 58.7 °F | 54 °F | 86% | SW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1380 ft | 10:52 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Mallard, Mallard, IA | 59.3 °F | 52 °F | 78% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1207 ft | 10:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Mulberry Grove Family Farm, Milford, IA | 57.7 °F | 50 °F | 77% | SW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1453 ft | 10:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| IADOT Storm Lake (US 71/IA 3), Truesdale, IA | 60 °F | 54 °F | 80% | WSW at 17 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1329 ft | 10:36 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| West Sioux Estates 10, Milford, IA | 57.5 °F | 50 °F | 75% | WSW at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1404 ft | 10:48 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Northwest Communications, Havelock, IA | 57.6 °F | 50 °F | 77% | SW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1220 ft | 10:53 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Plover Pit, Plover, IA | 60.3 °F | 54 °F | 79% | West at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1190 ft | 10:50 AM CDT | Normal | ||
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