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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
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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 57 | 69 | 55 | 73 | 54 | 62 | 52 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 14 mph SW | 13 mph SW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 83% | 61% | 48% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 59% | 59% | 61% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 50 | 62 | 50 | 63 | 50 | 54 | 50 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 8 mph WNW | 12 mph WNW | 13 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 78% | 65% | 60% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 91% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 47 | 64 | 46 | 70 | 45 | 52 | 42 |
| Wind | 13 mph North | 15 mph NNE | 12 mph NE | 6 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 84% | 53% | 40% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 54% | 27% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 40 | 63 | 46 | 71 | 51 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 80% | 53% | 49% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 78% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 60 | 51 | 64 | 54 | 60 | 53 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 12 mph SSE | 10 mph SE | 10 mph SE |
| Humidity | 84% | 69% | 68% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 64 | 57 | 67 | 59 | 64 | 55 |
| Wind | 10 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 96% | 81% | 75% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 100% | 1% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 73 | 62 | 78 | 67 | 72 | 65 |
| Wind | 9 mph ESE | 11 mph ESE | 10 mph SE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 83% | 67% | 68% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 100% | 88% | 98% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 62 | 73 | 65 | 79 | 70 | 71 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 77% | 74% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 98% | 64% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 65 | 77 | 67 | 85 | 71 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 73% | 59% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 66% | 66% | 71% | 76% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 76 | 66 | 81 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 88% | 71% | 64% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 85% | 90% | 89% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 75 | 69 | 85 | 72 | 67 | 65 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 99% | 80% | 64% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 70% | 51% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly 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 (KALO) | 74 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KALO) | 93 °F (1934) | 33 °F (1931) |
| Yesterday | 77 °F | 59 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3 | ||
| 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 | 5:41 AM CDT | 8:30 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:08 AM CDT | 9:03 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:27 AM CDT | 9:45 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:39 AM CDT | 10:33 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:40 PM CDT | 3:14 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 54m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 46s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
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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73 °F
Mount Pleasant
71 °F
Davenport
71 °F
Clinton
71 °F
Fort Madison
71 °F
Keokuk
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51 °F
Orange City
51 °F
Sheldon
53 °F
Cherokee
53 °F
Le Mars
53 °F
Storm Lake
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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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| Waterloo | 63 °F | Overcast | 9:54 AM CDT |
| Independence | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Vinton | 63 °F | Overcast | 10:35 AM CDT |
| Oelwein | This station is not reporting. | ||
| 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 (KALO) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 265° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 2800 ft |
METAR KALO 211454Z 24012KT 10SM SCT017 OVC028 17/14 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP030 T01720139 51014
| 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, 77 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° 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 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| IADOT Waterloo (US 20), Waterloo, IA | 63 °F | 61 °F | 92% | West at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 882 ft | 10:16 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Columbus Drive - SE ALO, Waterloo, IA | 63.9 °F | 57 °F | 78% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 10:41 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Waterloo, IA | 62.6 °F | 57 °F | 82% | SSW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 10:33 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Waterloo, IowaGenerators.com, Waterloo, IA | 63.2 °F | 58 °F | 83% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 886 ft | 10:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Micah's House, Cedar Falls, IA | 63.7 °F | 57 °F | 79% | West at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 924 ft | 10:42 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Cedar Falls IA , Cedar Falls, IA | 62 °F | 56 °F | 81% | WSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 941 ft | 10:25 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| DDMET Cedar Falls, IA, Cedar Falls, IA | 62 °F | 51 °F | 66% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 939 ft | 10:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Laurel Circle, Cedar Falls, IA | 64.4 °F | 56 °F | 74% | SE at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 942 ft | 10:40 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Highway 218 North, La Porte City, IA | 64.5 °F | 64 °F | 100% | SW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 867 ft | 10:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Scout Creek, Reinbeck, IA | 63.7 °F | 58 °F | 82% | SW at 13.0 mph | - / hr | 1000 ft | 10:33 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Traer, IA | 63.1 °F | 57 °F | 80% | SW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 10:41 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| IADOT Urbana (I-380), Brandon, IA | 62 °F | 58 °F | 84% | SW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 10:16 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Wartburg College Observatory, Waverly, IA | 62.8 °F | 57 °F | 81% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 928 ft | 10:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Northridge Addition, Independence, IA | 63.5 °F | 57 °F | 80% | South at 12.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 929 ft | 10:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Terrace Drive SE, Independence, IA | 63.3 °F | 59 °F | 85% | WSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 940 ft | 10:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Vinton, IA | 66.2 °F | 63 °F | 88% | SW at 12.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 10:43 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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