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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 rain showers after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 36 | 54 | 37 | 57 | 38 | 45 | 42 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 4 mph SE | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 51% | 49% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 37% | 62% | 27% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 40 | 39 | 57 | 43 | 57 | 43 | 48 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 59% | 60% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 52% | 72% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 54 | 52 | 64 | 55 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 6 mph NW |
| Humidity | 90% | 94% | 71% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 79% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 49 | 59 | 47 | 64 | 46 | 51 | 38 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 9 mph North | 6 mph North | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 68% | 66% | 53% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 36 | 62 | 40 | 55 | 43 | 51 | 45 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 66% | 46% | 62% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 89% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 47 | 61 | 51 | 62 | 51 | 52 | 44 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 2 mph North | 5 mph North | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 71% | 69% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 47 | 62 | 46 | 55 | 49 | 52 | 42 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 5 mph NE | 5 mph NNE | 6 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 87% | 54% | 81% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 93% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:00 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 37 | 57 | 33 | 55 | 38 | 49 | 35 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 4 mph ENE | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 70% | 39% | 53% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 100% | 97% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:59 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 34 | 60 | 40 | 59 | 41 | 47 | 42 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph NNW | 2 mph NNW | 1 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 61% | 48% | 52% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 38% | 44% | 65% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:58 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 43 | 59 | 45 | 61 | 45 | 50 | 45 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNW | 1 mph WNW | 2 mph SW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 88% | 57% | 53% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 69% | 47% | 27% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:58 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 61 | 48 | 64 | 48 | 53 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 93% | 61% | 57% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 7% | 13% | 15% |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 | 50 | 46 | 63 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 54% | 49% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 66 °F | 43 °F |
| Record | 87 °F (1936) | 31 °F (1983) |
| Yesterday | 60 °F | 41 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 14 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Bar Harbor, ME | 48.9 °F |
| Portland, ME | 55.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:05 AM EDT | 8:02 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:31 AM EDT | 8:36 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:47 AM EDT | 9:20 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:56 AM EDT | 10:12 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:45 PM EDT (5/18) | 1:14 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 05m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 56m
Tomorrow will be 2m 5s longer.
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| First Quarter, 59% 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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| Waterville | 48 °F | Overcast | 9:15 PM EDT |
| Bangor | 46 °F | Scattered Clouds | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Augusta | 49 °F | Overcast | 8:53 PM EDT |
| Rockland | 46 °F | Partly Cloudy | 9:15 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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GJS6218 Detroit, MI |
KBGR | 09:43PM | On Time |
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AWI3606 Washington, DC |
KBGR | 10:32PM | On Time |
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RPA3116 Philadelphia, PA |
KBGR | 10:41PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBGR) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 170° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBGR 190053Z 17009KT 10SM FEW075 SCT100 08/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP271 T00780039
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| HADS SEBASTICOOK RIVER NEAR PITTSFIEL ME, Pittsfield, ME | 49 °F | 49 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 165 ft | 8:45 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hopkins Road, Plymouth, ME | 47.3 °F | 47 °F | 44 °F | 87% | North at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 341 ft | 9:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Downtown Newport, Newport, ME | 48.1 °F | 48 °F | 46 °F | 91% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 227 ft | 9:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Canaan, Canaan, ME | 46.1 °F | 46 °F | 44 °F | 91% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 9:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| China Lake, South China, ME | 49.1 °F | 49 °F | 40 °F | 72% | South at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 194 ft | 9:25 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Waterville ME , North Vassalboro, ME | 51 °F | - | 43 °F | 75% | SSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 8:56 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME | 50.1 °F | - | 41 °F | 71% | SSW at 6.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 9:20 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Halfcrazy's Weather station, Corinna, ME | 49.6 °F | 50 °F | 44 °F | 81% | WSW at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 584 ft | 9:17 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Liberty ME , Liberty, ME | 45 °F | 43 °F | 40 °F | 84% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 812 ft | 9:01 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bog Road, Vassalboro, Vassalboro, ME | 48.4 °F | 48 °F | 41 °F | 76% | SE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 9:22 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Smithfield ME , Smithfield, ME | 54 °F | - | 46 °F | 74% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 260 ft | 9:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Hermon Center, Hermon, ME | 44.3 °F | 44 °F | 41 °F | 88% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 145 ft | 9:24 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Maine Coast Welcome Center on Rte 1, Belfast, ME | 46.0 °F | 43 °F | 35 °F | 65% | ESE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 100 ft | 9:21 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Winterport ME , Orrington, ME | 45 °F | 45 °F | 40 °F | 82% | East at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 153 ft | 8:55 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Ridge View Community School, Dexter, ME | 50.0 °F | - | 46 °F | 85% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 358 ft | 9:25 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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