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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 22, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 22, 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 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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 90F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 70 | 86 | 72 | 86 | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 0 mph South | 6 mph South | 6 mph South | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 56% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 43% | 47% | 12% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 70 | 88 | 70 | 87 | 67 | 74 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 7 mph North | 5 mph NE | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 91% | 53% | 50% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 66% | 50% | 26% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 63 | 81 | 58 | 83 | 59 | 72 | 57 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 6 mph East | 6 mph East | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 69% | 45% | 42% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 18% | 34% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 54 | 84 | 60 | 82 | 62 | 72 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 7 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 60% | 43% | 50% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 7% | 9% | 78% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 83 | 64 | 81 | 62 | 74 | 62 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 91% | 53% | 51% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 54% | 20% | 69% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 82 | 68 | 82 | 66 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 12 mph SSE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 89% | 60% | 57% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 49% | 61% | 67% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 67 | 84 | 69 | 83 | 70 | 73 | 70 |
| Wind | 10 mph ESE | 14 mph SE | 13 mph SE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 88% | 62% | 65% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 47% | 43% | 42% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 70 | 82 | 72 | 80 | 72 | 74 | 72 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 11 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 97% | 68% | 75% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 11% | 15% | 19% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 72 | 82 | 72 | 81 | 72 | 74 | 72 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 96% | 69% | 74% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 24% | 24% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 70 | 84 | 71 | 81 | 72 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 66% | 72% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 20% | 25% | 21% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 68 | 84 | 69 | 82 | 71 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 5 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 88% | 61% | 68% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLFT) | 88 °F | 69 °F |
| Record (KLFT) | 98 °F (1902) | 54 °F (2001) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 69 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 11 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:09 AM CDT | 8:00 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:42 AM CDT | 8:26 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:10 AM CDT | 8:59 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:36 AM CDT | 9:33 PM CDT |
| Moon | 6:37 PM CDT | 4:47 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 44m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 50m
Tomorrow will be 1m 2s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 95% 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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75 °F
New Iberia
75 °F
Abbeville
74 °F
Sulphur
73 °F
Jennings
73 °F
Lake Charles
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64 °F
Ruston
65 °F
Minden
66 °F
Monroe
66 °F
Slidell
66 °F
Shreveport Downtown
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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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| Lafayette | 72 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:53 AM CDT |
| New Iberia | 76 °F | Overcast | 2:53 AM CDT |
| Abbeville | 73 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:55 AM CDT |
| Intracoastal City | This station is not reporting. | ||
| 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 (KLFT) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 155° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KLFT 230753Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW017 22/21 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02220211
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Cardinals vs. Padres | 7:10 PM PDT on May 22, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 63 °F |
| Cubs vs. Pirates | 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Standard Liege vs. Gent | 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 48° F/ 9° C |
| FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente | 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 | Rain, High 46° F/ 8° 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 65 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Sunset LA , Grand Coteau, LA | 71 °F | - | 69 °F | 95% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 45 ft | 3:03 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| N5OB, Sunset, LA | 70.0 °F | - | 68 °F | 94% | SSE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 56 ft | 3:01 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Opelousas, LA | 71.2 °F | - | 71 °F | 98% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:20 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Opelousas, Opelousas, LA | 71.3 °F | - | 70 °F | 97% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 27 ft | 3:23 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest PBARRE , Port Barre, LA | 76 °F | 74 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 37 ft | 2:30 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| River Ranch Subdivision, Lafayette, LA | 72.7 °F | - | 70 °F | 93% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 31 ft | 3:23 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Scott, LA, Scott, LA | 72.0 °F | - | 71 °F | 97% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 31 ft | 3:23 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Gulino Street, Opelousas, LA | 72.1 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 89 ft | 3:23 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest KROTZS , Krotz Springs, LA | 71 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 48 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Church Point/Cajun Weather, CHURCH POINT, LA | 75.0 °F | 73 °F | 74 °F | 97% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 59 ft | 3:23 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest LAWTEL , Lawtell, LA | 75 °F | 73 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 67 ft | 2:15 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| SW Milton, Maurice, LA | 71.5 °F | - | 71 °F | 98% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 18 ft | 3:20 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest FORDOC , Livonia, LA | 71 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 35 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest MELVIL , Melville, LA | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 36 ft | 2:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
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