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40 minutes ago  At least 20 children are among the more than 50 reported dead so far in Moore, the Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by Monday's tornado.

57 minutes ago  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

1 hour, 34 minutes ago  Unsettled weather remains through Thursday ahead of a cold front that brings great weather for the weekend.

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  One more cooler Spring day before Summer-like heat and more humidity arrives.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Warmer conditions with more sunshine moves in for a few days before a weekend cold front comes in with rain and a big cool down to follow.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  WPDE NewsChannel 15's First Alert Weather team, Ed Piotrowski, Mallory Nicholls, and Gerard Jebaily talked to the crowd about severe weather and what they need to know.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  strong storm system that's produced tornadoes and several feet of snow over the past two days is headed toward the Carolinas.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Monday, April 08, 2013  Springtime warmth sticks around all week. A cold front will increase rain chances by the week's end.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Rain showers will dampen the end of the week. Sunshine and warmth return this weekend.