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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 1.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 66 | 76 | 69 | 78 | 69 | 67 | 66 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 13 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 82% | 74% | 71% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 70% | 70% | 90% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 70% | 75% | 94% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:45 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 75 | 62 | 74 | 60 | 65 | 58 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SW | 7 mph WSW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 93% | 62% | 57% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 100% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 42% | 43% | 29% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 57 | 70 | 59 | 68 | 58 | 60 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 8 mph NW | 7 mph NNW | 9 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 69% | 68% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 43% | 47% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:44 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 38 | 64 | 38 | 70 | 48 | 60 | 45 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NNE | 7 mph NE | 6 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 63% | 37% | 44% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 1% | 85% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 44 | 65 | 48 | 71 | 53 | 65 | 50 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 70% | 55% | 56% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 49 | 75 | 56 | 77 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 60% | 50% | 62% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 48% | 100% | 96% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 78 | 64 | 81 | 65 | 68 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 61% | 60% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 84% | 91% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 61 | 81 | 65 | 83 | 67 | 75 | 62 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 74% | 57% | 58% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 35% | 18% | 38% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 59 | 85 | 62 | 83 | 65 | 76 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 64% | 44% | 56% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 13% | 10% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 64 | 85 | 65 | 88 | 68 | 77 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 76% | 52% | 50% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 27% | 35% | 40% | 42% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 64 | 85 | 67 | 82 | 70 | 73 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 77% | 55% | 67% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 43% | 48% | 39% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 72 | 67 | 85 | 68 | 84 | 70 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 58% | 61% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 (KCGI) | 79 °F | 57 °F |
| Record (KCGI) | 95 °F (1987) | 43 °F (1968) |
| Yesterday | 88 °F | 72 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 15 | ||
| 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 | 5:45 AM CDT | 8:06 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:15 AM CDT | 8:36 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:39 AM CDT | 9:13 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:58 AM CDT | 9:53 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:24 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:08 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 20m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 21m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
St. Louis
80 °F
St. Charles
79 °F
Spirit of St Louis
79 °F
Cape Girardeau
78 °F
Poplar Bluff
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57 °F
Lee's Summit
57 °F
St. Joseph
59 °F
Warrensburg
59 °F
Monett
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| Cape Girardeau | 66 °F | Overcast | 8:31 PM CDT |
| Carbondale | 66 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:30 PM CDT |
| Farmington | 64 °F | Clear | 8:35 PM CDT |
| Cairo | 69 °F | Light Drizzle | 8:35 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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KAP83 St Louis, MO |
KCGI | 08:59PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KCGI) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 248° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | 800 ft |
SPECI KCGI 220131Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM OVC008 19/18 A2981 RMK AO2 RAE0055 CIG 006V010 P0000
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Near Jackson City Park, Jackson, MO | 66.7 °F | 61 °F | 83% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 465 ft | 8:52 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Jackson, MO - Goose Creek at Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO | 66.6 °F | 65 °F | 96% | WSW at 9.4 mph | - / hr | 535 ft | 8:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| rural, Whitewater, MO | 66.0 °F | 64 °F | 94% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 410 ft | 8:52 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| WeatherTop, Cape Girardeau, MO | 66.0 °F | 64 °F | 94% | SSE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 492 ft | 8:48 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Cape Girardeau MO , Cape Girardeau, MO | 66 °F | 64 °F | 92% | West at 2 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 460 ft | 8:34 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Timber Creek, Cape Girardeau, MO | 66.6 °F | 64 °F | 92% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 440 ft | 8:49 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest QUARRY , Kelso, MO | 70 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 341 ft | 7:40 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest McClure (IL 3 @ IL 146) , McClure, IL | 67 °F | 64 °F | 92% | ENE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 347 ft | 8:16 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest WARE1 , Cypress, IL | 62 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 351 ft | 7:30 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest PERKNS , Perkins, MO | 67 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 332 ft | 7:50 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest GAIL1 , McClure, IL | 60 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 340 ft | 7:15 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
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