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May 20, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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May 20, 2013
The Salvation Army says it is activating disaster response teams and mobile feeding units to help residents and rescuers in Moore.
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May 20, 2013
Several children have been pulled out of the rubble alive at a school in an Oklahoma City suburb.
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May 20, 2013
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma's governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
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May 20, 2013
A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
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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
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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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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May 20, 2013
Photos and social media reports of severe weather damage over the weekend in Oklahoma, Iowa and Kansas.
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May 20, 2013
Continuing coverage of destructive severe weather.
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May 19, 2013
A tornado kicked up debris in an Oklahoma City suburb and threatened a number of tourist attractions on historic Route 66 but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.
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May 19, 2013
State emergency officials are monitoring a tornado in the Wichita area.
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May 20, 2013
The latest breaking news from the scene, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 19, 2013
Mice and other critters return from a month long stay in space.
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May 20, 2013
Some locations have seen 5 to 6 inches of rainfall.
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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 76 | 66 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 12 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 66% | 68% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 40% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 100% | 51% | 83% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 72 | 62 | 70 | 58 | 63 | 56 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 14 mph SW | 12 mph WSW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 92% | 68% | 63% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 63% | 69% | 56% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 55 | 64 | 55 | 63 | 54 | 47 | 37 |
| Wind | 8 mph West | 12 mph NW | 12 mph North | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 95% | 74% | 72% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 85% | 81% | 17% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 33 | 62 | 42 | 62 | 49 | 51 | 42 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph North | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 66% | 46% | 61% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 11% | 12% | 27% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 40 | 65 | 49 | 70 | 54 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 71% | 53% | 56% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 13% | 17% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 51 | 71 | 53 | 74 | 56 | 64 | 54 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 10 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 78% | 49% | 52% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 91% | 92% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 55 | 69 | 64 | 76 | 68 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 8 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 83% | 84% | 75% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 95% | 71% | 30% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 78 | 66 | 83 | 69 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 67% | 62% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | 79% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 62 | 82 | 64 | 85 | 69 | 73 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 55% | 57% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 85% | 82% | 88% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 63 | 82 | 64 | 85 | 67 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 68% | 54% | 54% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 45% | 42% | 37% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 64 | 80 | 67 | 84 | 71 | 72 | 70 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 64% | 64% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 30% | 38% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 (KDEC) | 76 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KDEC) | 87 °F (2004) | 32 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 86 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10 | ||
| 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 | 5:35 AM CDT | 8:09 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:04 AM CDT | 8:40 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:25 AM CDT | 9:19 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:42 AM CDT | 10:03 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:23 PM CDT | 3:03 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 36m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 35s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Today
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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79 °F
Cairo
78 °F
Harrisburg
78 °F
Danville
78 °F
Mount Carmel
78 °F
Robinson
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60 °F
Taylorville
61 °F
Litchfield
62 °F
Rochelle
62 °F
Springfield
62 °F
Galesburg
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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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| Decatur | 66 °F | Light Rain | 3:54 AM CDT |
| Taylorville | 63 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:55 AM CDT |
| Lincoln | 64 °F | Scattered Clouds | 3:55 AM CDT |
| Champaign | 65 °F | Clear | 3:53 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 (KDEC) |
| Wind Speed: | 20.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 189° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 11000 ft |
METAR KDEC 210854Z AUTO 20020G28KT 10SM -RA FEW080 BKN110 19/15 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND 18028/0853 LTG DSNT W RAB52 SLP077 P0000 60008 T01890150 55023
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Punishers vs Outcast Roller Derby | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-20 |
Clear, 52°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79 °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 | Chance of Rain, 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, 68 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Sandhill Dr. & Lost Bridge Rd., Decatur, IL | 66.0 °F | 65 °F | 96% | South at 16.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 676 ft | 4:13 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| West Okaw River Valley, Sullivan, IL | 64.8 °F | 62 °F | 92% | SW at 8.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 656 ft | 4:13 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Lane IL , Lane, IL | 62 °F | 60 °F | 93% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 725 ft | 3:43 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Jones Family, Monticello, IL | 64.6 °F | 62 °F | 92% | SW at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 745 ft | 4:12 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Hillcrest, Clinton, IL | 65.3 °F | 60 °F | 83% | SSW at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 738 ft | 4:13 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest KIRKVL , Sullivan, IL | 64 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 677 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Mount Pulaski IL , Latham, IL | 65 °F | 62 °F | 89% | SSW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1978 ft | 3:39 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
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