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Storm

A storm is any disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere, especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying severe weather. It may be marked by strong wind, thunder and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation, such as ice (ice storm), or wind transporting some substance through the atmosphere (as in a dust storm, snowstorm, hailstorm, etc).

Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops, with a system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds, such as the cumulonimbus. Small, localized areas of low pressure can form from hot air rising off hot ground, resulting in smaller disturbances such as dust devils and whirlwinds.

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Dina Garipova on-stage
Eurovision Fix Storm as Russia Blasts Azerbaijan for 'Outrageous' Snub

By IBTimes UK

Presidential probe to follow Eurovision 2013 'stolen points' drama. (1:00 am)

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Oklahoma tornado survivor
Oklahoma Tornado: More than 100 People Found Alive in Ruins [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Hopes rise of higher number of survivors from super-typhoon in Oklahoma suburb of Moore. (12:24 am)

Ray Mazarek
Doors Legend Ray Manzarek Dies from Cancer: Guns 'n' Roses' Slash and Aerosmith's Joe Perry Join Tributes

By IBTimes UK

Doors bandmates say keyboardist formed perfect partnership with Doors icon Jim Morrison. (8:04 pm)

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Oklahoma Tornado: Woman Finds Her Missing Dog Alive in Rubble During TV Interview [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Barbara Garcia had thought her dog was dead before being reunited with the pet live on CBS. (7:26 pm)

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Tornado aftermath
Number Of Casualties Rise as Rescue Continues In Tornado Hit Oklahoma Suburb (PHOTOS)

By IBTimes AU

A giant tornado leaves the suburb town of Moore in Oklahoma City with at least 91 people dead, almost half are children, on Monday. Authorities say number of casualties and injured will likely rise as rescue operations in the area continue. (4:50 pm)

Oklahoma tornado
Oklahoma Super-Tornado Kills Dozens [VIDEO+PHOTOS]

By IBTimes UK

Oklahoma suburbs bear brunt of twister which kills 91, including 20 children. (3:51 pm)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, WHITE HOUSE

A destroyed motorcycle lies next to a crushed vehicle after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013. (REUTERS/Richard Rowe)
Monster Tornado Kills over 90 in Oklahoma, Dozens of Children Trapped under School Rubble

By IBTimes IN

A massive tornado spanning two miles wide caused havoc in the Oklahoma state, killing 51 people including 20 children as the 200 mph tornado hit the Moore suburb trapping dozens of children in school rubble. (3:25 pm)

Oklahoma Tornado Wreckage
Oklahoma Tornado: Heartbreaking Accounts as 7 Elementary Students among Dead

By IBTimes AU

51 people were reportedly dead in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornado, including 7 elementary students from Plaza Towers Elementary school (1:51 pm)

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People look at the destruction after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma May 20, 2013.
Dozens Dead as Massive Tornado Devastates Oklahoma Town

By Reuters

A 2-mile-wide (3-km-wide) tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing at least 51 people including 20 children, destroying entire tracts of homes and trapping two dozen school children beneath rubble. (1:38 pm)

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Robert Pattinson
IN PHOTOS! Robsten Break-Up Saga - - Robert Pattinson MOVES OUT of Los Feliz Lovenest He Shared with Kristen Stewart [PHOTO STORY]

By IBTimes AU

PHOTO STORY! A sight every million of tween fans dread to see - - Robert Pattinson leaving Kristen Stewart. Amidst break-up reports that storm the web over the weekend, the Twilight hunk was spotted driving in red pick up truck, with what looked like all his stuff. And Bernie, too. (10:05 am)

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