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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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 86F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 73 | 69 | 82 | 72 | 82 | 70 | 76 | 70 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 12 mph South | 12 mph South | 10 mph South |
| Humidity | 83% | 68% | 65% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 84% | 60% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 68 | 78 | 70 | 80 | 68 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 6 mph West | 0 mph NW |
| Humidity | 94% | 74% | 67% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 98% | 50% | 40% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 64 | 86 | 64 | 87 | 64 | 74 | 65 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 4 mph ENE | 5 mph NNE | 4 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 89% | 48% | 47% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | 14% | 45% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 78 | 64 | 80 | 65 | 71 | 56 |
| Wind | 7 mph ENE | 9 mph NE | 9 mph ENE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 88% | 64% | 59% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 8% | 37% | 80% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:05 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 52 | 81 | 55 | 81 | 60 | 65 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 6 mph East | 6 mph East | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 65% | 39% | 48% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 77% | 100% | 18% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 53 | 80 | 58 | 83 | 59 | 70 | 58 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 64% | 48% | 43% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 28% | 100% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 82 | 65 | 86 | 67 | 72 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 7 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 56% | 52% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 100% | 37% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 83 | 62 | 86 | 62 | 72 | 61 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 7 mph SE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 96% | 46% | 45% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 28% | 34% | 3% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 84 | 64 | 88 | 66 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 7 mph South | 6 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 82% | 51% | 47% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 40% | 54% | 13% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 66 | 85 | 68 | 89 | 70 | 74 | 70 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 57% | 54% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 20% | 32% | 50% | 47% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 70 | 68 | 85 | 68 | 87 | 66 | 74 | 66 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 56% | 51% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 11% | 10% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 70 | 66 | 85 | 66 | 85 | 66 | 78 | 66 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 3 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 92% | 54% | 54% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | 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 (KMLU) | 87 °F | 64 °F |
| Record (KMLU) | 98 °F (1978) | 48 °F (1954) |
| Yesterday | 91 °F | 75 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 18 | ||
| 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 | 6:06 AM CDT | 8:02 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:39 AM CDT | 8:29 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:06 AM CDT | 9:02 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:31 AM CDT | 9:38 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:28 PM CDT | 3:21 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 50m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 55m
Tomorrow will be 1m 10s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 85% 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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90 °F
Minden
89 °F
Hammond
89 °F
Fort Polk
89 °F
Amelia
89 °F
Gonzales
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72 °F
Natchitoches
72 °F
Boothville
73 °F
Gonzales
73 °F
Fort Polk
73 °F
Alexandria Esle
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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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| Monroe | 88 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Natchez | 88 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:15 PM CDT |
| Alexandria Esle | 90 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:53 PM CDT |
| Ruston | 86 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:15 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 (KMLU) |
| Wind Speed: | 10.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 161° (SSE) |
| Ceiling: | 8000 ft |
METAR KMLU 211953Z 18010G17KT 10SM SCT039 BKN080 31/22 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP099 T03110222
| 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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| MesoWest GRAYSN , Clarks, LA | 83 °F | 81 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 178 ft | 2:30 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest RIVRTN , Columbia, LA | 86 °F | 83 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 74 ft | 2:15 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest OLLA , Olla, LA | 87 °F | 84 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 189 ft | 12:25 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Monroe LA , Monroe, LA | 89 °F | 98 °F | 74 °F | 61% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 265 ft | 3:00 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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