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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 a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with rain. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 38 | 54 | 43 | 61 | 43 | 49 | 43 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 8 mph East | 8 mph East | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 62% | 52% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 84% | 100% | 7% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Clear | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 45 | 67 | 53 | 70 | 54 | 60 | 54 |
| Wind | 4 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 9 mph SE | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 80% | 57% | 59% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 68% | 50% | 36% | 29% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 56 | 69 | 59 | 67 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 9 mph South | 8 mph SSE | 6 mph SW |
| Humidity | 88% | 68% | 71% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 44% | 58% | 88% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 57 | 64 | 52 | 64 | 47 | 49 | 46 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 12 mph NE | 11 mph NE | 11 mph NE |
| Humidity | 96% | 63% | 55% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 83% | 68% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 61 | 49 | 61 | 45 | 48 | 43 |
| Wind | 10 mph NE | 9 mph NNE | 16 mph NE | 24 mph NE |
| Humidity | 86% | 63% | 54% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 68% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 43 | 58 | 42 | 60 | 41 | 48 | 37 |
| Wind | 23 mph NNE | 24 mph NNE | 18 mph NE | 15 mph NE |
| Humidity | 73% | 55% | 49% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 40% | 26% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 36 | 57 | 37 | 59 | 38 | 49 | 36 |
| Wind | 15 mph NE | 15 mph NE | 12 mph NNE | 11 mph North |
| Humidity | 74% | 46% | 46% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 5% | 10% | 14% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 37 | 63 | 40 | 63 | 40 | 49 | 40 |
| Wind | 11 mph North | 11 mph North | 9 mph NNE | 5 mph NE |
| Humidity | 77% | 42% | 42% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 16% | 14% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 37 | 58 | 36 | 53 | 36 | 49 | 36 |
| Wind | 5 mph NE | 5 mph ENE | 5 mph East | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 66% | 43% | 51% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 5% | 1% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 34 | 60 | 36 | 55 | 40 | 51 | 39 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 5 mph SE | 5 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 57% | 41% | 54% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 0% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 38 | 62 | 40 | 58 | 44 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 61% | 44% | 59% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 9% | 3% | % |
| 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 (KAPN) | 65 °F | 41 °F |
| Record (KAPN) | 90 °F (1962) | 22 °F (1925) |
| Yesterday | 62 °F | 35 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 16 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Alpena, MI | 51.1 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:01 AM EDT | 8:58 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM EDT | 9:32 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:43 AM EDT | 10:16 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:52 AM EDT | 11:09 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:44 PM EDT | 2:11 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 05m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 56m
Tomorrow will be 2m 5s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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82 °F
Ypsilanti
81 °F
Owosso
81 °F
Mason
81 °F
Lansing
80 °F
Flint
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36 °F
Drummond Island
37 °F
Cheboygan
39 °F
Pellston
40 °F
Beaver Island
40 °F
Rogers City
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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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| Oscoda | 57 °F | Overcast | 4:34 PM EDT |
| Alpena | 53 °F | Overcast | 3:54 PM EDT |
| Port Hope | 52 °F | N/A | 3:51 PM EDT |
| Rogers City | 57 °F | Overcast | 4:35 PM 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: | VFR (KOSC) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 23° (NNE) |
| Ceiling: | 9000 ft |
METAR KOSC 182034Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM SCT075 OVC090 13/06 A3015 RMK AO2 T01370059
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| A.S. Varese vs. Brescia | 4:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Verona | 4:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 71° F/ 22° 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, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| On the Beach , North of Oscoda, MI | 52.8 °F | 44 °F | 71% | NNE at 6.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 582 ft | 4:40 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS BARTON CITY MI, Barton City, MI | 60 °F | 41 °F | 50% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 833 ft | 3:46 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| 3 Miles N. of Oscoda, along Lk. Huron, Oscoda, MI | 56.8 °F | 25 °F | 29% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 610 ft | 4:38 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| RAWS SILVER CREEK MI, National City, MI | 65 °F | 41 °F | 42% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 704 ft | 4:02 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
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