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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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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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| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly 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 | 69 | 65 | 80 | 65 | 81 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 16 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 59% | 55% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 40% | 30% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 51% | 30% | 82% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 73 | 58 | 69 | 54 | 59 | 54 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 14 mph WSW | 12 mph West | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 91% | 58% | 60% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 69% | 43% | 67% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 62 | 54 | 63 | 53 | 50 | 45 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 14 mph NW | 11 mph North | 5 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 95% | 70% | 67% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 73% | 18% | 74% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 38 | 62 | 41 | 63 | 49 | 49 | 43 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 5 mph NNE | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 46% | 59% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 9% | 1% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 43 | 58 | 51 | 62 | 56 | 58 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 80% | 77% | 85% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 72% | 45% | 88% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 54 | 69 | 60 | 72 | 64 | 63 | 61 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 86% | 73% | 75% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 73% | 77% | 66% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 75 | 67 | 76 | 69 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 95% | 78% | 80% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 100% | 36% | 50% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 81 | 69 | 83 | 73 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 10 mph South | 10 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 81% | 66% | 68% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 31% | 42% | 28% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 82 | 67 | 85 | 71 | 75 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 59% | 63% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 68% | 66% | 62% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 83 | 71 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 58% | 69% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 35% | 36% | 39% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 85 | 71 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SW |
| Humidity | 71% | 63% | 64% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 46% | 40% | 38% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 68 | 85 | 69 | 81 | 73 | 76 | 71 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 12 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 83% | 60% | 79% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 38% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KSPI) | 76 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KSPI) | 94 °F (1941) | 35 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9 | ||
| 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 | 5:41 AM CDT | 8:14 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:10 AM CDT | 8:45 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:31 AM CDT | 9:24 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:48 AM CDT | 10:07 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:28 PM CDT | 3:08 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 35m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 36s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
83 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
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60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Rochelle
61 °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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| Jacksonville | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:15 PM CDT |
| Pittsfield | 78 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 6:15 PM CDT |
| Springfield | 78 °F | Clear | 5:52 PM CDT |
| Quincy | 76 °F | Partly Cloudy | 5:54 PM 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 (KIJX) |
| Wind Speed: | 10.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 220° (SW) |
| Ceiling: | 10000 ft |
METAR KIJX 212315Z AUTO 22010G13KT 10SM SCT040 SCT048 BKN100 26/17 A2969 RMK AO2 T02550165
| 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, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° 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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| Book Lane, Jacksonville, IL | 78.6 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 56% | SW at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 663 ft | 6:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Weather Station 62694, Winchester, IL | 79.2 °F | 81 °F | 63 °F | 57% | SW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 548 ft | 6:30 PM CDT | Normal | |
| HADS ILLINOIS RIVER AT VALLEY CITY IL, Griggsville, IL | 80 °F | 78 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 416 ft | 5:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest US-67 @ BEARDSTOWN , Beardstown, IL | 80 °F | 82 °F | 65 °F | 60% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 429 ft | 6:01 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| White Oak Road, Greenfield, IL | 75.7 °F | 77 °F | 66 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 6:34 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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