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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 with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SSE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 70 | 82 | 70 | 83 | 71 | 74 | 72 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph South | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 66% | 65% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 67% | 56% | 55% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 85 | 70 | 85 | 70 | 76 | 72 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 8 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 61% | 60% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 58% | 52% | 53% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 85 | 69 | 85 | 68 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 8 mph South | 9 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 88% | 58% | 55% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 59% | 51% | 87% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:18 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 69 | 84 | 72 | 82 | 69 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 8 mph East | 10 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 97% | 64% | 63% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 97% | 23% | 38% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 82 | 62 | 81 | 62 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph SE | 11 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 89% | 50% | 52% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 62% | 73% | 10% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:17 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 65 | 82 | 66 | 82 | 67 | 73 | 70 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 83% | 57% | 61% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 71% | 41% | 24% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 70 | 85 | 68 | 83 | 68 | 77 | 70 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 15 mph SSE | 15 mph SSE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 87% | 58% | 62% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 7% | 28% | 30% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 83 | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 17 mph SSE | 16 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 95% | 67% | 67% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 41% | 32% | 13% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 72 | 85 | 72 | 83 | 72 | 73 | 72 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 96% | 66% | 68% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 36% | 32% | 31% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:16 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 72 | 84 | 72 | 83 | 71 | 73 | 71 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 100% | 66% | 63% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 33% | 36% | 32% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 74 | 72 | 84 | 71 | 85 | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 4 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 92% | 63% | 59% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 20% | 28% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 22, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBPT) | 86 °F | 69 °F |
| Record (KBPT) | 98 °F (1905) | 57 °F (2001) |
| Yesterday | 85 °F | 76 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 16 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Port Arthur, TX | 81.0 °F |
| Calcasieu Pass, LA | 81.0 °F |
| Rollover Pass, TX | 80.1 °F |
| Galveston Bay (North Jetty), TX | 78.1 °F |
| May. 22, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:18 AM CDT | 8:07 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:52 AM CDT | 8:34 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:20 AM CDT | 9:06 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:46 AM CDT | 9:40 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:39 PM CDT | 4:11 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 41m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 3s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 89% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
Zapata
82 °F
Laredo
82 °F
Cotulla
81 °F
Corpus Christi
81 °F
Del Rio
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48 °F
Marfa
48 °F
Pampa / Mesa Vista
51 °F
Perryton
52 °F
Dalhart
52 °F
Gainesville
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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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| Beaumont / Port Arthur | 76 °F | Overcast | 3:35 AM CDT |
| Beaumont | 77 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:30 AM CDT |
| Orange | 70 °F | Overcast | 3:35 AM CDT |
| Sabine Pass | 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: | IFR (KBMT) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 45° (NE) |
| Ceiling: | 800 ft |
METAR KBMT 220835Z AUTO 01007KT 7SM OVC008 25/24 A2984 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND NW T02470239
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mitchel Jon | 10:00 AM CDT 2013-04-21 |
Clear, 62°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Christus St Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, TX | 71.6 °F | 72 °F | 65 °F | 80% | NE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 3:48 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Beaumont, Beaumont, TX | 72.0 °F | 77 °F | 55 °F | 55% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 30 ft | 3:40 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest CONNEL , Vidor, TX | 78 °F | 76 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 22 ft | 2:50 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Central Gardens - AirLiquide, Nederland, TX | 77.4 °F | - | 108 °F | 255% | North at 16.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Beaumont TX , Beaumont, TX | 74 °F | 73 °F | 71 °F | 89% | NE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 22 ft | 3:13 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest CHINA , China, TX | 80 °F | 78 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 39 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Allen Meadows Subdivision, Nederland, TX | 76.8 °F | 77 °F | 75 °F | 94% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 14 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Port Neches, TX | 77.2 °F | 78 °F | 77 °F | 99% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lumberton, TX - Southeast Texas, Lumberton, TX | 69.8 °F | - | 69 °F | 98% | East at 4.7 mph | - / hr | 59 ft | 3:39 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Burrell Cove, Beaumont, TX | 76.1 °F | 75 °F | 75 °F | 97% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest GRAYBG , Sour Lake, TX | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 41 ft | 2:35 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lumberton Weather Service, Lumberton, TX | 66.1 °F | - | 40 °F | 39% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 3:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Lumberton, TX | 67.3 °F | - | 65 °F | 93% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 19 ft | 3:44 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Hwy 326,1mi N Hwy 105, Sour Lake, TX | 71.3 °F | - | -34 °F | - | ESE at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Henderson, Kountze, TX | 68.7 °F | - | 67 °F | 94% | NNW at 1.6 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 83 ft | 3:45 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Silsbee Meteorological Center, Silsbee, TX | 64.8 °F | - | 57 °F | 75% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 79 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest FRANCS , Orange, TX | 76 °F | 74 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 2:40 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| SE Texas, Silsbee, TX | 67.1 °F | - | 66 °F | 98% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.37 in / hr | 98 ft | 3:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest FELICA , Devers, TX | 80 °F | 78 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 54 ft | 2:50 AM CDT | MADIS | |
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