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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 thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. 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. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 77 | 63 | 84 | 63 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph West |
| Humidity | 93% | 61% | 49% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 50% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 27% | 55% | 45% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 77 | 61 | 72 | 61 | 67 | 58 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 59% | 69% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 43% | 68% | 91% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 59 | 67 | 57 | 68 | 56 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph WSW | 9 mph West | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 85% | 70% | 65% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 81% | 81% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 46 | 38 | 48 | 37 | 46 | 31 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 11 mph NW | 12 mph NW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 95% | 79% | 66% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 96% | 6% | 18% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 27 | 55 | 26 | 60 | 35 | 50 | 36 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 9 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 54% | 33% | 40% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 14% | 99% | 25% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 40 | 61 | 39 | 62 | 43 | 55 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph North | 3 mph West | 5 mph NNW | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 69% | 45% | 50% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 58% | 95% | 59% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 47 | 66 | 53 | 67 | 55 | 58 | 46 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph WNW | 2 mph East |
| Humidity | 71% | 61% | 64% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 92% | 79% | 76% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 53 | 71 | 60 | 70 | 62 | 63 | 53 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 2 mph SE | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 69% | 75% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 93% | 73% | 32% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 56 | 73 | 60 | 73 | 62 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 75% | 62% | 65% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 92% | 24% | 22% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 60 | 75 | 62 | 74 | 63 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 61% | 68% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 19% | 18% | 16% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 77 | 64 | 76 | 66 | 69 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 65% | 69% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 20% | 33% | 45% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 67 | 64 | 77 | 65 | 75 | 66 | 71 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 66% | 75% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 (KBKW) | 71 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KBKW) | 90 °F (1941) | 29 °F (1907) |
| Yesterday | 69 °F | 61 °F |
| 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 | 6:10 AM EDT | 8:33 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:40 AM EDT | 9:03 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:03 AM EDT | 9:40 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:22 AM EDT | 10:20 PM EDT |
| Moon | 4:48 PM EDT (5/21) | 3:33 AM EDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 22m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 22m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 25
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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89 °F
Point Pleasant
88 °F
Huntington
87 °F
Martinsburg
86 °F
Parkersburg
86 °F
Pineville
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53 °F
Lewisburg
55 °F
Elkins
57 °F
Beckley
60 °F
Buckhannon
61 °F
Pineville
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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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| Beckley | 77 °F | Clear | 7:51 PM EDT |
| Pineville | 74 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:55 PM EDT |
| Bluefield | 79 °F | Scattered Clouds | 7:52 PM EDT |
| Lewisburg | 72 °F | Clear | 7:55 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 (KBKW) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 1° (North) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBKW 212351Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02500161 10278 20244 55005 TSNO
| 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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| Southeast Beckley, Beckley, WV | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 64% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2420 ft | 8:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fairdale, Lester, WV | 73.0 °F | 76 °F | 61 °F | 66% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1938 ft | 8:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS GRANDVIEW WV, Prince, WV | 76 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 66% | ENE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2316 ft | 7:05 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co., WV | 73.6 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 67% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2965 ft | 8:11 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent, WV | 70.1 °F | 72 °F | 62 °F | 76% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3084 ft | 8:08 PM EDT | Normal | |
| F.I.T. - Oyler Ave., Oak Hill, WV | 79.5 °F | 82 °F | 66 °F | 63% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1988 ft | 8:10 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mullens, WV | 73.4 °F | 75 °F | 65 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1636 ft | 8:11 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS PIPESTEM WV, Lerona, WV | 78 °F | 79 °F | 61 °F | 55% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2725 ft | 7:17 PM EDT | MADIS | |
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