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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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| Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 68F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 20 to 25 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 43F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 37 | 66 | 39 | 68 | 36 | 46 | 37 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 11 mph ESE | 19 mph ESE | 16 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 37% | 31% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 17% | 36% | 35% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 37 | 63 | 41 | 70 | 39 | 50 | 46 |
| Wind | 12 mph East | 17 mph East | 18 mph ESE | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 44% | 33% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 49% | 54% | 63% | 60% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 57 | 48 | 63 | 46 | 50 | 50 |
| Wind | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph ENE | 10 mph ENE | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 100% | 70% | 54% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 59% | 74% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 39 | 57 | 34 | 61 | 32 | 45 | 30 |
| Wind | 13 mph SW | 25 mph WSW | 14 mph WSW | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 100% | 39% | 32% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 30% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 28 | 64 | 36 | 68 | 41 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph North | 13 mph NE | 11 mph NW |
| Humidity | 61% | 35% | 35% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 85% | 88% | 81% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 45 | 63 | 48 | 70 | 46 | 52 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 5 mph NNW | 5 mph NNW | 5 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 95% | 56% | 43% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 46% | 15% | 95% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 46 | 63 | 50 | 63 | 48 | 52 | 45 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 6 mph North | 3 mph WNW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 95% | 61% | 59% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 98% | 90% | 96% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 41 | 68 | 43 | 70 | 41 | 52 | 37 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 8 mph WSW | 6 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 82% | 40% | 34% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 16% | 1% | 7% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 36 | 59 | 37 | 66 | 39 | 52 | 37 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 3 mph West | 3 mph WNW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 64% | 44% | 36% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 49% | 41% | 34% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
9:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 36 | 64 | 36 | 66 | 36 | 54 | 37 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph West | 6 mph WNW | 5 mph West |
| Humidity | 65% | 33% | 32% | 54% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 16% | 5% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
9:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 39 | 63 | 41 | 64 | 45 | 52 | 41 |
| Wind | 7 mph WSW | 9 mph West | 10 mph West | 5 mph West |
| Humidity | 73% | 46% | 48% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 57% | 69% | 82% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 46 | 37 | 63 | 39 | 64 | 39 | 43 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 6 mph West | 6 mph WNW | 15 mph West |
| Humidity | 73% | 41% | 38% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | 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 (KGTF) | 66 °F | 40 °F |
| Record (KGTF) | 93 °F (1980) | 30 °F (2001) |
| Yesterday | 64 °F | 41 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 12 | ||
| 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 | 5:40 AM MDT | 9:03 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:02 AM MDT | 9:40 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:13 AM MDT | 10:30 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:09 AM MDT | 11:35 PM MDT |
| Moon | 5:06 PM MDT (5/21) | 3:27 AM MDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 37m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 22m
Tomorrow will be 2m 10s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Kalispell
77 °F
Missoula
73 °F
Helena
72 °F
Great Falls
72 °F
Glasgow
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28 °F
West Yellowstone
34 °F
Havre
34 °F
Butte
34 °F
Lewistown
35 °F
Livingston
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Stringer Creek | 0 in | 6550 ft |
| Onion Park | 5 in | 7410 ft |
| Spur Park | 36 in | 8100 ft |
| Boulder Mountain | 19 in | 7950 ft |
| Wood Creek | 0 in | 5960 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Malmstrom AFB | 68 °F | Clear | 5:56 PM MDT |
| Great Falls | 70 °F | Clear | 5:53 PM MDT |
| Helena | 72 °F | Partly Cloudy | 5:53 PM MDT |
| Lewistown | 62 °F | Clear | 5:54 PM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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CPZ5744 Minneapolis, MN |
KGTF | 06:37PM | On Time |
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CPZ5828 Minneapolis, MN |
KHLN | 06:40PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGFA) |
| Wind Speed: | 19.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 68° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KGFA 212356Z AUTO 08019G26KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 08029/2306 SLP117 T02001011 10228 20189 57020
| 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 |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Countryside Village, Great Falls, MT | 68.0 °F | - | 36 °F | 30% | ENE at 22.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3604 ft | 6:30 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Spicer's, Great Falls, MT | 72.9 °F | 75 °F | 31 °F | 21% | NNE at 24.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3218 ft | 6:30 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Windy Acres, Great Falls, MT | 69.8 °F | - | 18 °F | 14% | ESE at 15.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3510 ft | 6:29 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Highwood MT , Highwood, MT | 69 °F | - | 32 °F | 25% | SE at 23 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3487 ft | 6:05 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS ALPHA MT, Raynesford, MT | 68 °F | - | 22 °F | 17% | East at 18 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3994 ft | 5:54 PM MDT | MADIS | |
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