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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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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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86 °F
66 °F
75 | 57 °F
64 | 45 °F
64 | 46 °F
70 | 54 °F
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
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Clear. High of 64F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Overcast. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Overcast. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
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Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
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Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Pana, IL
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84.6 °F
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MesoWest I-57/70 @US 45
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81 °F
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Effingham, IL
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81.4 °F
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MesoWest ESELMO
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76 °F
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 79 | 66 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 17 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 67% | 68% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 40% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 74% | 59% | 85% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:07 PM
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 70 | 61 | 70 | 61 | 61 | 56 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 12 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 86% | 75% | 69% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 60% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 76% | 63% | 61% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:08 PM
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
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Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 45F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 54 | 63 | 54 | 58 | 53 | 47 | 38 |
| Wind | 9 mph West | 14 mph NW | 14 mph NNW | 9 mph North |
| Humidity | 88% | 73% | 79% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 80% | 59% | 0% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
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Clear. High of 64F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Overcast. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 33 | 59 | 42 | 62 | 47 | 50 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 5 mph NNE | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 53% | 53% | 60% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:10 PM
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Overcast. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
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Overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 37 | 66 | 48 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 51 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 5 mph SE | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 66% | 51% | 87% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:11 PM
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 50 | 71 | 55 | 71 | 60 | 65 | 58 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 79% | 58% | 67% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 92% | 100% | 96% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:11 PM
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
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Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 55 | 75 | 62 | 74 | 67 | 64 | 62 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph ESE | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 81% | 65% | 79% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 97% | 100% | 92% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:12 PM
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Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 78 | 68 | 81 | 71 | 73 | 65 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 9 mph South | 8 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 71% | 69% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 20% | 57% | 48% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:13 PM
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Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 83 | 69 | 74 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 74% | 57% | 60% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 24% | 22% | 23% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:14 PM
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Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
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Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 72 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 84 | 71 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 73% | 57% | 63% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:15 PM
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
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Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. 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 | 74 | 65 | 83 | 67 | 85 | 71 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 72% | 57% | 62% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 33% | 41% | 41% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
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Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 68 | 82 | 69 | 83 | 72 | 76 | 71 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph SW | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 85% | 65% | 70% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KMTO) | 75 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KMTO) | 94 °F (1987) | 32 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 82 °F | 63 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:36 AM CDT | 8:07 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:05 AM CDT | 8:38 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:27 AM CDT | 9:17 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:44 AM CDT | 10:00 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:22 PM CDT | 3:02 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 33m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 34s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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86 °F
Danville
83 °F
Paris
82 °F
Lincoln
82 °F
Olney-Noble
82 °F
Robinson
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60 °F
Savanna
60 °F
Taylorville
60 °F
Galesburg
61 °F
Litchfield
61 °F
Rochelle
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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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| Effingham | 81 °F | Clear | 3:35 PM CDT |
| Mattoon | 78 °F | Clear | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Decatur | 81 °F | Partly Cloudy | 2:54 PM CDT |
| Taylorville | 79 °F | Clear | 3:35 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 (K1H2) |
| Wind Speed: | 11.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 191° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR K1H2 212035Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2978 RMK AO2 T02700169
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Illinois Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session | 2:00 PM CDT 2013-04-21 |
Mostly Cloudy, 60°F |
| 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 | 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 |
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| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Shelbyville IL , Shelbyville, IL | 80 °F | 82 °F | 68 °F | 66% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 616 ft | 3:04 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest SHLBVL , Shelbyville, IL | 83 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 686 ft | 2:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest IL-128 1/2 South of IL-16 (over, Shelbyville, IL | 79 °F | 81 °F | 65 °F | 62% | SSW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 3:17 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest CLRKBG , Clarksburg, IL | 82 °F | 80 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 622 ft | 1:45 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Wolf Creek State Park, Findlay, IL | 79.8 °F | 82 °F | 68 °F | 68% | South at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 640 ft | 3:53 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest DOLVIL , Dollville, IL | 76 °F | 74 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 668 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest KIRKVL , Sullivan, IL | 83 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 677 ft | 3:10 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| West Okaw River Valley, Sullivan, IL | 80.7 °F | 84 °F | 70 °F | 70% | SSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 656 ft | 3:53 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Pana, IL | 84.6 °F | 88 °F | 68 °F | 57% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 692 ft | 3:50 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest I-57/70 @US 45 , Heartville, IL | 81 °F | 83 °F | 64 °F | 57% | SW at 16 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 600 ft | 3:16 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| Effingham, IL | 81.4 °F | 83 °F | 65 °F | 58% | South at 8.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 500 ft | 3:53 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest ESELMO , Altamont, IL | 76 °F | 74 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 625 ft | 1:25 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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