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May 23, 2013
See the stories of just one block of families affected by the massive Oklahoma tornado.
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May 23, 2013
Dollars-and-cents reality has resulted in a patchwork of protection for schools in tornado-prone areas sometimes with tragic results.
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May 22, 2013
In the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Okla., teachers and educators emerge as heroes.
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May 22, 2013
The Moore tornado may have been among the costliest in U.S. history. We count down the top 5 prior to this tornado.
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May 22, 2013
The long, tornadic history of the Oklahoma City metro area.
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May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
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May 23, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on cleanup in the wake of the deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
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May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
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May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
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May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
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May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
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May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
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May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
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May 23, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
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May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
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May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
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May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
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May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
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May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 80 | 62 | 82 | 61 | 67 | 59 |
| Wind | 1 mph WSW | 11 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 4 mph NW |
| Humidity | 86% | 53% | 48% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 6% | 26% | 30% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 57 | 66 | 51 | 73 | 50 | 57 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 14 mph North | 9 mph North | 1 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 90% | 61% | 43% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 1% | 13% | 12% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
7:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 45 | 70 | 45 | 76 | 46 | 65 | 46 |
| Wind | 0 mph West | 5 mph ENE | 3 mph NNE | 5 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 73% | 41% | 33% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 23% | 4% | 17% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 45 | 76 | 51 | 80 | 55 | 65 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 3 mph ENE | 3 mph North | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 51% | 40% | 43% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 27% | 24% | 60% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 51 | 76 | 54 | 81 | 60 | 67 | 52 |
| Wind | 2 mph ESE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph South | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 67% | 44% | 49% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 20% | 23% | 93% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
7:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 56 | 79 | 61 | 82 | 64 | 69 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 6 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 74% | 52% | 55% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 26% | 65% | 27% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
7:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 61 | 83 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 71 | 60 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 78% | 52% | 55% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 45% | 49% | 32% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
7:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 62 | 80 | 63 | 82 | 64 | 73 | 63 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 54% | 55% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 23% | 50% | 27% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
7:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 84 | 64 | 83 | 67 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 5 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 72% | 51% | 57% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 11% | 10% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
7:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 66 | 86 | 67 | 87 | 69 | 73 | 68 |
| Wind | 4 mph South | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 80% | 55% | 55% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 5% | 11% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
7:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 65 | 87 | 67 | 83 | 71 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 1 mph SSW | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 75% | 52% | 68% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 23, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBHM) | 83 °F | 62 °F |
| Record (KBHM) | 95 °F (1970) | 47 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 84 °F | 70 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 23, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:41 AM CDT | 7:46 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:13 AM CDT | 8:14 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:39 AM CDT | 8:48 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:03 AM CDT | 9:25 PM CDT |
| Moon | 6:21 PM CDT | 4:21 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 00m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 10s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Redstone Arsenal
78 °F
Fairhope
75 °F
Fort Rucker / Ozark
75 °F
Dothan
75 °F
Ozark
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59 °F
Huntsville Madison
59 °F
Haleyville
59 °F
Cullman
60 °F
Muscle Shoals
60 °F
Scottsboro
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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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| Birmingham | 71 °F | Partly Cloudy | 7:53 AM CDT |
| Alabaster | 66 °F | Overcast | 8:08 AM CDT |
| Jasper | 77 °F | Clear | 8:55 AM CDT |
| Tuscaloosa | 70 °F | Overcast | 8:45 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ5208 Atlanta, GA |
KBHM | 08:53AM | On Time |
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ASQ814T Chicago, IL |
KBHM | 09:00AM | On Time |
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SWA489 Tampa, FL |
KBHM | 09:28AM | On Time |
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SWA337 Dallas, TX |
KBHM | 09:29AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBHM) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 255° (WSW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBHM 231253Z 00000KT 7SM FEW004 22/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02170183
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Bleached | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Clear, 70°F |
| Son Volt | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79°F |
| Slightly Stoopid | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 79°F |
| 2013 AAF AdExpo | 8:00 AM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Fog, 67°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Nucor Steel Birmingham, Birmingham, AL | 74.5 °F | 76 °F | 66 °F | 76% | WSW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 562 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saulter Rd @ Raymond Dr, Birmingham, AL | 71.4 °F | 77 °F | 52 °F | 51% | SSW at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 730 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL | 74.0 °F | 75 °F | 66 °F | 77% | West at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1079 ft | 8:51 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL | 72 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | East at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 672 ft | 8:26 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Bluff Park, Hoover, AL | 76.3 °F | 78 °F | 66 °F | 71% | SW at 0.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1026 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HWY 280 @ Valleydale, Birmingham, AL | 72.3 °F | 70 °F | 68 °F | 88% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 524 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest SELMA , Shannon, AL | 68 °F | - | 68 °F | 100% | West at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 8:00 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL | 69.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 95% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 547 ft | 8:49 AM CDT | Normal | |
| High Point Trace, Hoover, AL | 76.5 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 78% | ESE at 1.7 mph | - / hr | 869 ft | 8:46 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL | 69.8 °F | - | 70 °F | 99% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 561 ft | 8:47 AM CDT | Normal | |
| TES Weather, Gardendale, AL | 67.6 °F | - | 66 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 682 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Riverchase, Hoover, AL | 68.9 °F | - | 67 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 8:50 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Gardendale, Gardendale, AL | 74.8 °F | 75 °F | 68 °F | 80% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 671 ft | 8:49 AM CDT | Normal | |
| 2nd St SW, Graysville, AL | 76.8 °F | 78 °F | 69 °F | 77% | NE at 1.6 mph | - / hr | 574 ft | 8:47 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL | 72.5 °F | 72 °F | 67 °F | 84% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 676 ft | 8:51 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Cahaba Hills, Leeds, AL | 68.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 89% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 705 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| alabama, Bessemer, AL | 75.9 °F | 77 °F | 69 °F | 80% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 525 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cameron Cove, Leeds, AL | 72.4 °F | 72 °F | 67 °F | 82% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 743 ft | 8:49 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Kidron, Trussville, AL | 73.9 °F | 74 °F | 67 °F | 79% | WNW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1024 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Chesser Park, Chelsea, AL | 75.2 °F | 74 °F | 72 °F | 91% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 607 ft | 7:52 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Helena AL , Helena, AL | 68 °F | - | 67 °F | 97% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 449 ft | 8:30 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Deer Springs, Pelham, AL | 69.8 °F | - | 70 °F | 100% | SW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 426 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Holland Lakes, Pelham, AL | 72.6 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 452 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Helena AL , Alabaster, AL | 68 °F | - | 68 °F | 100% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 486 ft | 8:33 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Brandywine, Helena, AL | 73.3 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 86% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 484 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kingwood, Alabaster, AL | 72.5 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 88% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 466 ft | 8:43 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Rocky Ridge, Helena, AL | 72.7 °F | 77 °F | 51 °F | 46% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 479 ft | 8:49 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Bentwood, Bessemer, AL | 75.5 °F | 76 °F | 70 °F | 82% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 528 ft | 8:52 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| apache ridge, Alabaster, AL | 70.3 °F | 71 °F | 64 °F | 81% | NNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 522 ft | 8:41 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Palmerdale AL , Palmerdale, AL | 71 °F | - | 66 °F | 85% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 8:33 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Moody AL , Moody, AL | 73 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 87% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 695 ft | 8:28 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Arpeggio Farm, Wilsonville, AL | 74.0 °F | 73 °F | 70 °F | 87% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 522 ft | 9:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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