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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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 36F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 38 | 61 | 36 | 58 | 32 | 51 | 32 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 12 mph WSW | 13 mph West | 13 mph West |
| Humidity | 49% | 40% | 36% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 50% | 60% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | 90% | 87% | 78% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 31 | 51 | 34 | 50 | 36 | 49 | 32 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 11 mph South | 10 mph South | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 70% | 52% | 55% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 72% | 79% | 78% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 32 | 58 | 35 | 63 | 34 | 52 | 34 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 7 mph SW | 3 mph NNW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 75% | 41% | 34% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 57% | 77% | 92% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 35 | 60 | 35 | 66 | 38 | 54 | 39 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph West | 11 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 56% | 38% | 35% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 37% | 1% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 37 | 65 | 34 | 69 | 34 | 59 | 40 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph South | 11 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 65% | 32% | 29% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 99% | 98% | 12% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 41 | 67 | 38 | 69 | 38 | 57 | 43 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 2 mph SSW | 8 mph West | 12 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 63% | 33% | 31% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 5% | 2% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 41 | 65 | 37 | 70 | 37 | 55 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 3 mph South | 7 mph SW | 11 mph West |
| Humidity | 66% | 35% | 29% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 1% | 99% | 93% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 42 | 67 | 42 | 72 | 40 | 58 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph West | 5 mph SSW | 12 mph West | 11 mph West |
| Humidity | 63% | 39% | 31% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 73% | 36% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:14 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 38 | 66 | 37 | 71 | 35 | 57 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 71% | 33% | 26% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 12% | 23% | 32% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 43 | 64 | 43 | 71 | 43 | 56 | 41 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 5 mph WSW | 7 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 65% | 47% | 38% | 57% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 44% | 49% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 39 | 64 | 38 | 64 | 37 | 53 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 5 mph West | 7 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 59% | 39% | 37% | 55% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 40% | 40% | 40% | 41% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 50 | 38 | 62 | 37 | 62 | 36 | 49 | 38 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 6 mph West | 9 mph West | 10 mph West |
| Humidity | 64% | 40% | 40% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KYKM) | 74 °F | 44 °F |
| Record (KYKM) | 93 °F (1958) | 31 °F (1960) |
| Yesterday | 80 °F | 39 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5 | ||
| 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 | 5:20 AM PDT | 8:36 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:43 AM PDT | 9:12 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:56 AM PDT | 10:00 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:56 AM PDT | 11:00 PM PDT |
| Moon | 4:43 PM PDT | 3:05 AM PDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 28m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 15m
Tomorrow will be 2m 4s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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77 °F
Spokane Felts
73 °F
Deer Park
72 °F
Spokane
70 °F
Spokane Fairchild
66 °F
Pasco
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44 °F
Fort Lewis
44 °F
Friday Harbor
44 °F
Shelton
44 °F
Tacoma Narrows
44 °F
Tacoma
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Green Lake | 11 in | 6000 ft |
| Trough | 0 in | 5300 ft |
| White Pass E.S. | 10 in | 4500 ft |
| Grouse Camp | 0 in | 5380 ft |
| Bumping Ridge | 0 in | 4600 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Yakima | 65 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:53 PM PDT |
| Hanford | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Ellensburg | 60 °F | Clear | 3:53 PM PDT |
| Wenatchee | 54 °F | Overcast | 3:55 PM PDT |
| 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 (KYKM) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 186° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 7000 ft |
METAR KYKM 212253Z COR 04008KT 10SM BKN070 18/03 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP051 T01830033
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| MesoWest I-82 @ Parker , Parker, WA | 60 °F | - | 41 °F | 49% | South at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 958 ft | 3:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Union Gap , Parker, WA | 60 °F | - | 39 °F | 46% | NNE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 958 ft | 3:20 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Union Gap, Union Gap, WA | 66.8 °F | - | 46 °F | 48% | NNE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 987 ft | 3:58 PM PDT | Normal | |
| RAWS YTC-RC WA, Yakima, WA | 50 °F | 46 °F | 42 °F | 75% | NNW at 11 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 2011 ft | 3:07 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Vagabond Army Airfield , Yakima, WA | 55 °F | - | 45 °F | 67% | North at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1370 ft | 2:56 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| 40th and Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA | 64.4 °F | - | 42 °F | 45% | North at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1178 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Zillah , Zillah, WA | 64 °F | - | 42 °F | 45% | East at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 819 ft | 3:20 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Fire Station #9, Toppenish, WA | 60.8 °F | - | 44 °F | 54% | NW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 765 ft | 4:10 PM PDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest South Umtanum Ridge , Yakima, WA | 52 °F | - | 46 °F | 80% | NNE at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2060 ft | 1:05 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Englewood Scenic Homesites, Yakima, WA | 58.9 °F | - | 44 °F | 57% | ENE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1349 ft | 4:10 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Vicinity Pecks Canyon Rd, Yakima, WA | 63.9 °F | - | 45 °F | 51% | NW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1410 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Selah, Selah, WA | 61.2 °F | - | 45 °F | 55% | East at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1328 ft | 4:10 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Freudenhof, Selah, WA | 59.2 °F | - | 43 °F | 56% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1550 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest HARRA , Brownstown, WA | 67 °F | - | 37 °F | 33% | SW at 11 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 3:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| East Huntzinger Road, Selah, WA | 57.7 °F | - | 42 °F | 55% | ESE at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1400 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 3 Miles West of Wiley City, Yakima, WA | 60.0 °F | - | 32 °F | 35% | NNE at 10.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1529 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Outlook , Outlook, WA | 62 °F | - | 43 °F | 50% | NE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 777 ft | 3:20 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Cowiche, Tieton, WA | 56.9 °F | - | 40 °F | 53% | NW at 4.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1900 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest SR24 @ SR241 , Mattawa, WA | 60 °F | - | 44 °F | 55% | SSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1263 ft | 3:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Tieton, WA, Tieton, WA | 59.5 °F | - | 25 °F | 26% | WNW at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 4:13 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Beverly , Mattawa, WA | 63 °F | - | - | - | NW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 554 ft | 3:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Sunnyside , Outlook, WA | 56 °F | - | 40 °F | 55% | NNW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3095 ft | 3:30 PM PDT | MADIS | |
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