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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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| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 68F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 42 | 60 | 43 | 59 | 44 | 52 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph SE | 6 mph ESE | 7 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 51% | 58% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 49% | 70% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 58 | 53 | 67 | 55 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 7 mph South | 8 mph SW | 8 mph WSW | 5 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 85% | 63% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 100% | 85% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 49 | 55 | 54 | 59 | 53 | 48 | 35 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph North | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 95% | 96% | 80% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 91% | 86% | 54% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 34 | 62 | 45 | 59 | 48 | 51 | 47 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 10 mph South | 7 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 70% | 55% | 64% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 100% | 96% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 51 | 54 | 52 | 61 | 53 | 60 | 52 |
| Wind | 1 mph West | 4 mph ENE | 6 mph NNE | 4 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 93% | 95% | 72% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 37% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 50 | 60 | 45 | 61 | 46 | 53 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNE | 9 mph North | 7 mph NNE | 6 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 82% | 55% | 56% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 40 | 57 | 42 | 62 | 47 | 49 | 44 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 7 mph North | 2 mph ENE | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 86% | 58% | 57% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 87% | 79% | 38% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 42 | 61 | 42 | 60 | 40 | 47 | 37 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 9 mph NNW | 10 mph NW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 80% | 50% | 46% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 3% | 42% | 14% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:00 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 35 | 61 | 37 | 60 | 42 | 47 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 3 mph West | 3 mph WSW | 4 mph West |
| Humidity | 64% | 41% | 50% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 10% | 58% | 38% | 24% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:59 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 44 | 63 | 45 | 62 | 45 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 5 mph WSW | 5 mph SW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 75% | 51% | 53% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 11% | 25% | 30% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:59 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 63 | 46 | 64 | 46 | 53 | 48 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 76% | 56% | 55% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 28% | 31% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal | 68 °F | 42 °F |
| Record | 93 °F (1962) | 28 °F (1981) |
| Yesterday | 63 °F | 37 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:06 AM EDT | 8:04 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 8:38 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:48 AM EDT | 9:22 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:56 AM EDT | 10:15 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:51 PM EDT | 1:43 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 06m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 57m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s longer.
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| First Quarter, 62% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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50 °F
Portland
48 °F
Sanford
46 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
46 °F
Rockland
46 °F
Wiscasset
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30 °F
Presque Isle
30 °F
Clayton Lake
32 °F
Frenchville
35 °F
Houlton
35 °F
Bar Harbor
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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 | 43 °F | Overcast | 3:55 AM EDT |
| Augusta | 44 °F | Overcast | 3:53 AM EDT |
| Wiscasset | 47 °F | Overcast | 3:53 AM EDT |
| Rockland | 45 °F | Clear | 3:55 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KWVL) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | N/A |
| Ceiling: | 1100 ft |
METAR KWVL 190755Z 00000KT 10SM OVC011 06/05 A3031 RMK AO1
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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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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| Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME | 43.7 °F | 44 °F | 43 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 3:59 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Waterville ME , North Vassalboro, ME | 42 °F | 42 °F | 41 °F | 96% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 3:41 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Bog Road, Vassalboro, Vassalboro, ME | 43.5 °F | 44 °F | 34 °F | 69% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 4:02 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Smithfield ME , Smithfield, ME | 46 °F | 46 °F | 44 °F | 92% | East at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 260 ft | 3:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| South Sidney, Sidney, ME | 42.0 °F | 42 °F | 41 °F | 96% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cushnoc,Road, Vassalboro, ME | 42.0 °F | 42 °F | 41 °F | 97% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Belgrade Lakes, Belgrade Lakes, ME | 46.1 °F | 46 °F | 45 °F | 95% | ENE at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 259 ft | 3:55 AM EDT | Normal | |
| South-Western Somerset County, Mercer, ME | 44.3 °F | 44 °F | 43 °F | 95% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 440 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Normal | |
| HADS SEBASTICOOK RIVER NEAR PITTSFIEL ME, Pittsfield, ME | 37 °F | 37 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 165 ft | 3:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Canaan, Canaan, ME | 34.5 °F | 34 °F | 34 °F | 96% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 4:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Weston St at State St, Augusta, ME | 43.8 °F | 44 °F | 42 °F | 93% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Mayfair, Augusta, ME | 43.5 °F | 44 °F | 42 °F | 48% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 208 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Howard Hill, Augusta, ME | 43.3 °F | 43 °F | 39 °F | 84% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 420 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS SANDY RIVER NR MERCER 2N , New Sharon, ME | 40 °F | 40 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 3:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Liberty ME , Liberty, ME | 42 °F | 42 °F | 40 °F | 93% | SSE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 812 ft | 3:47 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Kent\'s Hill M, Fayette, ME | 45 °F | 45 °F | 45 °F | 100% | SW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 452 ft | 3:46 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| 20 mi NW of Augusta,Me, Kents Hill, ME | 45.0 °F | 45 °F | - | - | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 4:00 AM EDT | Normal | |
| 21 Miles NW West of Augusta, Fayette, ME | 44.0 °F | 44 °F | 44 °F | 100% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 620 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Route 126 Gardiner Line, Gardiner, ME | 45.5 °F | 46 °F | 42 °F | 86% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 4:05 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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