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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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64 °F
73 °F
52 °F
61 | 39 °F
63 | 39 °F
59 | 43 °F
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
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Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
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Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
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Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 61F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
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Overcast in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
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Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 62 | 75 | 65 | 78 | 64 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 11 mph South | 12 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 73% | 71% | 64% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 80% | 50% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 90% | 56% | 52% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:01 PM
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Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
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Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 69 | 63 | 70 | 61 | 56 | 55 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph North | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 80% | 75% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 100% | 91% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
9:02 PM
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Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 61F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
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Overcast in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 37 |
| Wind | 9 mph North | 13 mph NNE | 13 mph NNE | 9 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 94% | 98% | 90% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 85% | 100% | 1% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
9:03 PM
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Partly cloudy. High of 63F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 40 | 34 | 55 | 33 | 61 | 41 | 46 | 35 |
| Wind | 10 mph North | 9 mph North | 6 mph NNW | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 73% | 44% | 48% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 3% | 66% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
9:04 PM
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Partly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 33 | 56 | 41 | 58 | 43 | 47 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 3 mph NW | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 70% | 57% | 60% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 11% | 44% | 7% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
9:05 PM
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Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 31 | 62 | 42 | 63 | 44 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 3 mph NE | 1 mph West | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 60% | 46% | 49% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 9% | 26% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
9:06 PM
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Clear. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 38 | 63 | 47 | 67 | 49 | 54 | 42 |
| Wind | 1 mph South | 4 mph ENE | 4 mph East | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 65% | 57% | 50% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 11% | 39% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
9:07 PM
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Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 42 | 66 | 50 | 71 | 55 | 60 | 53 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 60% | 55% | 59% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 48% | 18% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
9:08 PM
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. 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 | 60 | 56 | 68 | 63 | 73 | 65 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 87% | 82% | 78% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 100% | 84% | 84% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
9:08 PM
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Mostly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 70 | 64 | 75 | 66 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 83% | 75% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 73% | 74% | 62% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
9:09 PM
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 69 | 64 | 75 | 66 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 84% | 75% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 30% | 40% | 50% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 61 | 67 | 63 | 71 | 65 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 88% | 80% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KAMN) | 72 °F | 45 °F |
| Record (KAMN) | 93 °F (1977) | 31 °F (1969) |
| Yesterday | 90 °F | 64 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Air Quality | AQ Index | Pollutant | |
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| Yesterday | Moderate | PM2.5 | |
| Yesterday | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | OZONE | |
| Current | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Tuesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Wednesday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Wednesday | Good | OZONE | |
| Thursday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Thursday | Good | OZONE | |
| Friday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Friday | Good | OZONE | |
| Saturday | Good | PM2.5 | |
| Saturday | Good | OZONE |
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:08 AM EDT | 9:01 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:34 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:52 AM EDT | 10:17 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:03 AM EDT | 11:07 PM EDT |
| Moon | 5:08 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:42 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 00m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 53m
Tomorrow will be 1m 49s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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89 °F
Ypsilanti
87 °F
Monroe
87 °F
Detroit Metro
87 °F
Lambertville
86 °F
Grosse Ile
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41 °F
Copper Harbor
41 °F
Ironwood
42 °F
Houghton
43 °F
Rogers City
45 °F
Gwinn
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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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| Alma | 73 °F | Clear | 8:34 PM EDT |
| Owosso | 78 °F | Clear | 8:35 PM EDT |
| Lansing | 79 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Saginaw | 73 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM EDT |
| 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 (KMBS) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 180° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KMBS 212353Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP061 60031 T02280183 10261 20206 58002
| 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 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
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| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Elsie MI , Elsie, MI | 75 °F | 77 °F | 65 °F | 70% | SSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 744 ft | 8:22 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| (MAC) Middleton, Middleton, MI | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 69% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 738 ft | 8:45 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Brant Township, Brant, MI | 74.8 °F | 77 °F | 64 °F | 69% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 8:50 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| (MAC), Breckenridge, Wheeler, MI | 75.7 °F | 77 °F | 67 °F | 74% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 719 ft | 8:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Juddville/M52, Owosso, MI | 78.8 °F | 81 °F | 64 °F | 61% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 715 ft | 8:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bennington Station, Laingsburg, MI | 71.3 °F | 72 °F | 64 °F | 78% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 795 ft | 8:50 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Westphalia, MI | 75.4 °F | 75 °F | 72 °F | 90% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 788 ft | 8:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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