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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with rain showers. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Low of 45F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 30 | 51 | 30 | 52 | 32 | 40 | 30 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 7 mph North | 5 mph North | 1 mph West |
| Humidity | 74% | 47% | 45% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 100% | 49% | 5% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:55 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 35 | 31 | 57 | 34 | 61 | 35 | 50 | 38 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 3 mph SE | 4 mph SSE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 85% | 39% | 36% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 10% | 5% | 54% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:54 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 44 | 56 | 50 | 62 | 53 | 53 | 44 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 10 mph South | 7 mph West | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 89% | 85% | 68% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 80% | 80% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:53 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 57 | 40 | 57 | 37 | 46 | 33 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 12 mph NNW | 9 mph NNW | 4 mph North |
| Humidity | 74% | 52% | 47% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 89% | 87% | 92% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:52 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 31 | 65 | 39 | 62 | 44 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 3 mph SSW | 9 mph South | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 62% | 38% | 52% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 27% | 82% | 31% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:51 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 56 | 49 | 50 | 43 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 4 mph SE | 2 mph West | 5 mph West |
| Humidity | 84% | 96% | 77% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:50 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 31 | 56 | 33 | 55 | 36 | 50 | 31 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph NNW | 6 mph North |
| Humidity | 56% | 39% | 48% | 48% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:49 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 28 | 58 | 29 | 57 | 35 | 48 | 31 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 5 mph North | 3 mph NNW | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 50% | 34% | 44% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 53% | 100% | 30% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:48 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 32 | 60 | 40 | 59 | 45 | 47 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 4 mph NW | 3 mph NW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 57% | 48% | 60% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 83% | 75% | 86% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:48 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 44 | 59 | 43 | 63 | 43 | 52 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 3 mph West | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 87% | 55% | 46% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 89% | 72% | 48% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:47 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 63 | 45 | 66 | 45 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 54% | 46% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 6% | 12% | 12% |
| 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 | 52 | 46 | 65 | 46 | 69 | 44 | 51 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 1 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 82% | 50% | 39% | 72% |
| 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 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCAR) | 64 °F | 41 °F |
| Record (KCAR) | 85 °F (1986) | 27 °F (1961) |
| Yesterday | 53 °F | 39 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 19 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 4:55 AM EDT | 8:05 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:19 AM EDT | 8:41 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:32 AM EDT | 9:28 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:35 AM EDT | 10:26 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:40 PM EDT (5/18) | 1:12 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 21m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 09m
Tomorrow will be 2m 15s longer.
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| First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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69 °F
Fryeburg
66 °F
Sanford
64 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
64 °F
Bangor
63 °F
Millinocket
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28 °F
Houlton
30 °F
Clayton Lake
31 °F
Frenchville
33 °F
Caribou
33 °F
Presque Isle
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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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| Presque Isle | 52 °F | Clear | 7:55 PM EDT |
| Caribou | 50 °F | Clear | 7:54 PM EDT |
| Houlton | 50 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Frenchville | 47 °F | Clear | 7:53 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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PEN544 Boston, MA |
KPQI | 08:09PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPQI) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 70° (ENE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KPQI 182355Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3024 RMK AO1 10130 20110 401300010 52007
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| White Sox vs. Angels | 1:05 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 74 °F |
| Reds vs. Phillies | 4:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 67 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Girona vs. Villarreal | 8:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Numancia vs. Ponferradina | 8:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Rain, High 44° F/ 7° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Micmac Environmental, Presque Isle, ME | 51.1 °F | - | 35 °F | 54% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 540 ft | 8:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Presque Isle ME , Presque Isle, ME | 51 °F | - | 32 °F | 48% | ENE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 649 ft | 7:29 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Micmac Environmental, Caribou, ME | 51.2 °F | - | 37 °F | 58% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 634 ft | 8:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Caribou, ME | 49.6 °F | 50 °F | 43 °F | 77% | SE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 550 ft | 8:00 PM EDT | Normal | |
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