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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
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
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
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
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
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
Tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by 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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May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
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May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
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May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
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May 20, 2013
Catastrophic tornadoes developed in Oklahoma on Monday. Here are photos and social media reports.
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May 20, 2013
The moon has a new hole on its surface thanks to a boulder that slammed into it in March, creating the biggest explosion scientists have seen on the moon since they started monitoring it.
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May 20, 2013
Chinese authorities say rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
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May 20, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 78 | 67 | 82 | 65 | 68 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 7 mph WSW | 7 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 68% | 56% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 55% | 53% | 32% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 80 | 63 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 60% | 55% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 59% | 64% | 67% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 62 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 70% | 94% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 65% | 97% | 75% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 65 | 45 | 67 | 42 | 55 | 39 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 16 mph WNW | 16 mph NW | 9 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 81% | 46% | 40% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 36 | 65 | 35 | 69 | 41 | 55 | 38 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 10 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW | 7 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 32% | 37% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 87% | 99% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 38 | 68 | 45 | 70 | 47 | 60 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNE | 2 mph ENE | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 60% | 41% | 47% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 39% | 32% | 38% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 49 | 71 | 55 | 69 | 63 | 60 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 76% | 55% | 82% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 69% | 54% | 52% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 60 | 75 | 62 | 73 | 66 | 66 | 65 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 87% | 66% | 79% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 99% | 52% | 35% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 77 | 65 | 75 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 66% | 77% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 47% | 79% | 94% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 80 | 67 | 79 | 69 | 76 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 61% | 72% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 33% | 44% | 45% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 65 | 82 | 66 | 79 | 68 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 88% | 58% | 67% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 36% | 49% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KDAN) | 78 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KDAN) | 96 °F (1996) | 43 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 78 °F | 67 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| 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 | 6:05 AM EDT | 8:22 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:36 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:00 AM EDT | 9:28 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:21 AM EDT | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:40 PM EDT | 3:26 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 15m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 17m
Tomorrow will be 1m 25s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Full
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Last Quarter
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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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79 °F
Wallops Island
79 °F
Staunton
78 °F
Oceana NAS
78 °F
Chesapeake
78 °F
Martinsville
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57 °F
Dublin
57 °F
Marion
59 °F
Jonesville
59 °F
Abingdon
60 °F
Hot Springs
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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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| Danville | 75 °F | Overcast | 10:53 AM EDT |
| Reidsville | 77 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:35 AM EDT |
| Roxboro | 72 °F | Overcast | 11:15 AM EDT |
| Martinsville | 78 °F | Scattered Clouds | 11:15 AM 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: | MVFR (KDAN) |
| Wind Speed: | 6.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 280° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 1200 ft |
METAR KDAN 211453Z AUTO 24006KT 8SM OVC012 24/20 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02390200 50002
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| VADOT Rt_58_Bridge_@_Rt_265, Danville, VA | 75 °F | 74 °F | 72 °F | 91% | West at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 496 ft | 10:49 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Kentuck Community, Ringgold, VA | 74.8 °F | 74 °F | 71 °F | 87% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 692 ft | 11:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Ringgold community, Ringgold, VA | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 72 °F | 85% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 573 ft | 11:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Milton HIghway, Ringgold, VA | 78.4 °F | 82 °F | 78 °F | 99% | WNW at 6.9 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 525 ft | 11:35 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest U57A Blanch , Yanceyville, NC | 73 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 89% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 206 ft | 10:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Axton, VA | 80.6 °F | 80 °F | 55 °F | 41% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 930 ft | 11:34 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Hollywood Acres, Chatham, VA | 75.5 °F | 75 °F | 72 °F | 88% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 11:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS CASWELL GAME LANDS NC, Yanceyville, NC | 71 °F | - | 70 °F | 97% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 580 ft | 10:16 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Eden (Draper), Eden, NC | 80.1 °F | 84 °F | 71 °F | 75% | West at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 11:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Pittsylvania County, Gretna, VA | 73.6 °F | 72 °F | 70 °F | 87% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 767 ft | 11:30 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Union Community Near South Boston, Va, South Boston, VA | 75.8 °F | 76 °F | 72 °F | 88% | SSE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 440 ft | 11:32 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Gretna, Gretna, VA | 72.8 °F | 72 °F | 68 °F | 86% | West at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 854 ft | 11:20 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Gretna VA , Gretna, VA | 74 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | WSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 903 ft | 11:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Reidsville NC , Reidsville, NC | 77 °F | 78 °F | 74 °F | 90% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 830 ft | 11:06 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| hurleys wentworth live weather, wentworth, NC | 81.2 °F | 83 °F | 66 °F | 59% | West at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 780 ft | 11:34 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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