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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
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
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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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 20, 2013
These stunning images of nature captured across the globe will change the way you view our world.
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73 °F
50 °F
66 | 46 °F
70 | 41 °F
70 | 48 °F
66 | 54 °F
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Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
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Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Wildflower
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62.6 °F
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IADOT Colfax (I-80)
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66 °F
18
Jester Lakes Estates
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64.8 °F
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Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 54 | 66 | 53 | 71 | 52 | 56 | 49 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 14 mph WSW | 13 mph SW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 92% | 62% | 51% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | 45% | 94% | 72% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:33 PM
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Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 47 | 61 | 48 | 61 | 48 | 53 | 48 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 10 mph West | 12 mph WNW | 11 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 88% | 64% | 65% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 81% | 98% | 82% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:34 PM
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Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 47 | 62 | 47 | 65 | 46 | 50 | 42 |
| Wind | 11 mph North | 14 mph NNE | 11 mph NE | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 97% | 59% | 52% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 60% | 43% | 3% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:35 PM
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Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 40 | 65 | 46 | 63 | 52 | 54 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph ESE | 9 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 93% | 51% | 66% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 0% | 20% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:36 PM
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 48 | 60 | 53 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 57 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE | 9 mph SE | 11 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 93% | 76% | 81% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 10% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 86% | 81% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:37 PM
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 64 | 60 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 59 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 99% | 91% | 89% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 64% | 59% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:38 PM
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 71 | 67 | 73 | 70 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 87% | 91% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 68% | 49% | 72% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:39 PM
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 75 | 67 | 78 | 71 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 12 mph South | 11 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 75% | 78% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 77% | 68% | 64% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:40 PM
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Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. 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 | 68 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 76 | 71 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 70% | 84% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 48% | 78% | 63% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:40 PM
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 77 | 66 | 76 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 69% | 79% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 88% | 92% | 88% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:41 PM
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 67 | 77 | 68 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 98% | 76% | 86% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 57% | 39% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KAMW) | 74 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KAMW) | 88 °F (2004) | 35 °F (1997) |
| Yesterday | 74 °F | 59 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 2 | ||
| 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 | 5:47 AM CDT | 8:33 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:15 AM CDT | 9:06 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:33 AM CDT | 9:47 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:46 AM CDT | 10:35 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:44 PM CDT | 3:19 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 51m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 46m
Tomorrow will be 1m 44s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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72 °F
Mount Pleasant
71 °F
Keokuk
69 °F
Fort Madison
69 °F
Clinton
68 °F
Washington
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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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| Ames | 62 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 9:53 AM CDT |
| Boone | 59 °F | Overcast | 10:15 AM CDT |
| Ankeny | 63 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 10:15 AM CDT |
| Marshalltown | 62 °F | Overcast | 9:53 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware |  |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAMW) |
| Wind Speed: | 15.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 220° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 3400 ft |
METAR KAMW 211453Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM FEW025 BKN034 17/12 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP036 T01670117 51011
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
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| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| MesoWest GRANT , Nevada, IA | 58 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 963 ft | 9:15 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| IADOT Ames (I-35), Ames, IA | 63 °F | 48 °F | 58% | SW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1027 ft | 10:04 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest COLO1 , Colo, IA | 59 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1045 ft | 9:25 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Tranquility Base, Maxwell, IA | 66.2 °F | -37 °F | - | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 10:19 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Maurer - GW Carver at 190th, Ames, IA | 62.5 °F | 54 °F | 74% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 981 ft | 10:20 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest ONTAR1 , Ames, IA | 61 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1011 ft | 8:45 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Jacobson Park, Story City, IA | 63.9 °F | 51 °F | 64% | SW at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1010 ft | 10:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest AMES , Ames, IA | - | - | - | WSW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1073 ft | 9:00 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest GARDEN , Garden City, IA | 57 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1200 ft | 9:00 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest ELKHRT , Elkhart, IA | 64 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 979 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest LAMOI1 , Marshalltown, IA | 66 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 9:10 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| SE side of Madrid, IA, Madrid, IA | 61.0 °F | 53 °F | 76% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1001 ft | 10:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Boulder Brook, Ankeny, IA | 64.6 °F | 64 °F | 98% | West at 6.8 mph | - / hr | 933 ft | 10:07 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Rural Stanhope, Stanhope, IA | 61.9 °F | 55 °F | 77% | SW at 11.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1080 ft | 10:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Saylorville, Polk City, IA | 62.6 °F | 53 °F | 70% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 990 ft | 10:20 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Wildflower, Ankeny, IA | 62.6 °F | 53 °F | 70% | SW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 10:21 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| IADOT Colfax (I-80), Colfax, IA | 66 °F | 60 °F | 82% | SW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 10:04 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Jester Lakes Estates, Granger, IA | 64.8 °F | 53 °F | 65% | NW at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 10:22 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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