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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 a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with rain showers. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 72F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 62 | 80 | 61 | 81 | 61 | 69 | 60 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 16 mph SW | 11 mph WSW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 69% | 52% | 51% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 80% | 41% | 71% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 57 | 71 | 56 | 70 | 54 | 58 | 53 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 10 mph WSW | 10 mph West | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 76% | 56% | 55% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 63% | 87% | 23% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 52 | 60 | 52 | 64 | 49 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 12 mph North | 10 mph NNE | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 82% | 73% | 59% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 71% | 25% | 21% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 63 | 42 | 68 | 49 | 56 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 5 mph NE | 5 mph East | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 72% | 43% | 50% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 6% | 11% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 42 | 65 | 51 | 67 | 56 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 65% | 56% | 69% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 36% | 61% | 88% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 55 | 71 | 60 | 71 | 61 | 65 | 58 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 10 mph ESE | 9 mph East |
| Humidity | 87% | 66% | 68% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 85% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 57 | 73 | 64 | 79 | 67 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 10 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 73% | 73% | 67% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 100% | 89% | 96% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 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 | 82 | 68 | 87 | 72 | 76 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 10 mph South | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 63% | 61% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 64% | 40% | 65% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 61 | 82 | 65 | 89 | 71 | 74 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 73% | 57% | 57% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 88% | 51% | 66% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 63 | 83 | 65 | 88 | 69 | 78 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 65% | 53% | 53% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 34% | 41% | 48% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 75 | 66 | 89 | 68 | 88 | 71 | 76 | 71 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 8 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 72% | 51% | 58% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| 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 | 74 | 67 | 85 | 69 | 86 | 73 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 8 mph SW | 5 mph WSW | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 79% | 59% | 66% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KBRL) | 76 °F | 55 °F |
| Record (KBRL) | 92 °F (1934) | 34 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 62 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 6 | ||
| 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 CDT | 8:18 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:09 AM CDT | 8:49 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:30 AM CDT | 9:29 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:45 AM CDT | 10:13 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:31 PM CDT | 3:09 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 40m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 37m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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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New
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
83 °F
Robinson
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
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60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Rochelle
61 °F
Bloomington
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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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| Macomb | 78 °F | Clear | 6:55 PM CDT |
| Burlington | 74 °F | Clear | 6:53 PM CDT |
| Galesburg | 74 °F | Overcast | 6:35 PM CDT |
| Fort Madison | 73 °F | Clear | 6:55 PM CDT |
| 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 (KMQB) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 135° (SE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KMQB 212355Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2970 RMK AO2 T02530150 10270 20248
| 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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| Springview Hills, Macomb, IL | 79.0 °F | 80 °F | 62 °F | 55% | SE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 711 ft | 6:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| ARS W9PFD, Adair, IL | 76.4 °F | 78 °F | 64 °F | 66% | WSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 650 ft | 6:55 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest IL-61 South of Colmar , Plymouth, IL | 76 °F | 78 °F | 60 °F | 57% | West at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 541 ft | 6:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Raritan IL , Raritan, IL | 74 °F | 76 °F | 62 °F | 66% | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 6:24 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Carthage I, Carthage, IL | 76 °F | 78 °F | 60 °F | 58% | SW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 626 ft | 6:07 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest IL-9 @ Spoon River , Ellisville, IL | 80 °F | 82 °F | 67 °F | 65% | West at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 487 ft | 6:16 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Burgus Computers, Stronghurst, IL | 75.6 °F | 78 °F | 59 °F | 57% | SW at 5.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 680 ft | 6:57 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Astoria, Astoria, IL | 76.7 °F | 79 °F | 62 °F | 61% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 6:44 PM CDT | Normal | |
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