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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
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
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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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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| Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 61F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 50 | 54 | 51 | 57 | 50 | 53 | 47 |
| Wind | 9 mph West | 11 mph West | 10 mph West | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 86% | 75% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 97% | 97% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 46 | 55 | 46 | 57 | 45 | 49 | 45 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNW | 13 mph NNW | 14 mph North | 8 mph North |
| Humidity | 92% | 69% | 64% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 97% | 71% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 43 | 62 | 45 | 69 | 45 | 50 | 40 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 9 mph NNE | 12 mph East | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 88% | 54% | 40% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 24% | 18% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 40 | 62 | 47 | 67 | 52 | 58 | 54 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 14 mph SSE | 11 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 75% | 54% | 58% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 65% | 50% | 98% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 62 | 58 | 66 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 9 mph SSE | 11 mph SE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 98% | 84% | 83% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 58 | 70 | 64 | 71 | 64 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph ESE | 11 mph East | 12 mph East | 12 mph East |
| Humidity | 99% | 79% | 75% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 95% | 0% | 87% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:56 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 72 | 67 | 72 | 69 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 10 mph ESE | 13 mph SE | 13 mph SE | 11 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 100% | 85% | 90% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 89% | 95% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 78 | 67 | 79 | 68 | 73 | 66 |
| Wind | 8 mph SE | 5 mph South | 5 mph WSW | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 99% | 70% | 68% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 45% | 77% | 56% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 77 | 63 | 76 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 2 mph ESE | 4 mph SE | 3 mph SE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 65% | 62% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 32% | 61% | 76% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 75 | 65 | 74 | 67 | 66 | 65 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 3 mph SSE | 1 mph SSE | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 95% | 71% | 78% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 82% | 87% | 77% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 75 | 62 | 74 | 60 | 66 | 54 |
| Wind | 1 mph ESE | 3 mph South | 1 mph SW | 1 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 64% | 59% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 30% | 11% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KFSD) | 71 °F | 48 °F |
| Record (KFSD) | 93 °F (1964) | 25 °F (1931) |
| Yesterday | 67 °F | 55 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 4 | ||
| 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 | 5:56 AM CDT | 8:51 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:22 AM CDT | 9:25 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:39 AM CDT | 10:08 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:48 AM CDT | 10:59 PM CDT |
| Moon | 5:00 PM CDT | 3:31 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 03m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 55m
Tomorrow will be 1m 51s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 84% 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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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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57 °F
Yankton
57 °F
Sisseton
57 °F
Aberdeen
55 °F
Mitchell
55 °F
Sioux Falls
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39 °F
Custer
41 °F
Spearfish
42 °F
Buffalo
42 °F
Rapid City
42 °F
Ellsworth AFB
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| North Rapid Creek | 0 in | 6130 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Sioux Falls | 53 °F | Light Rain | 10:56 AM CDT |
| Luverne | 57 °F | Overcast | 11:14 AM CDT |
| Pipestone | 55 °F | Light Drizzle | 11:13 AM CDT |
| Madison | 54 °F | Light Rain | 10:55 AM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ6185 Denver, CO |
KFSD | 11:29AM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KFSD) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 143° (SE) |
| Ceiling: | 1800 ft |
METAR KFSD 211556Z 23005KT 7SM -RA FEW011 BKN018 OVC070 12/10 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP010 P0001 T01170100
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tech N9ne Independent Powerhouse Tour Feat. Tech N9ne | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 33°F |
| Tech N9ne | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 33°F |
| Korby Lenker | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 32°F |
| 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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| HADS BIG SIOUX RVR AT NORTH CLIFF AVE SD, Sioux Falls, SD | 56 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.01 in / hr | 1293 ft | 10:30 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest West side of 229 , Sioux Falls, SD | 51 °F | - | - | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1479 ft | 10:16 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Dunham Park, Sioux Falls, SD | 55.1 °F | 52 °F | 88% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1424 ft | 11:15 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| SE Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD | 55.2 °F | 51 °F | 87% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1505 ft | 11:16 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| East Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD | 55.4 °F | 51 °F | 84% | SSW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 1483 ft | 11:06 AM CDT | Normal | ||
| Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD | 55.3 °F | 53 °F | 91% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1498 ft | 11:16 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| NonFedAWOS LINCOLN COUNTY , Tea, SD | 54 °F | 52 °F | 94% | SW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1515 ft | 10:55 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest Exit 98 North side and west of , Dell Rapids, SD | 54 °F | - | - | SW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1638 ft | 10:19 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| NonFedAWOS CANTON , Canton, SD | 55 °F | 50 °F | 82% | SW at 13 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1290 ft | 10:55 AM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Parker, SD | 56.1 °F | 51 °F | 83% | SW at 6.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1408 ft | 11:16 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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