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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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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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| Mostly cloudy with rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph shifting to the West after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 46 | 54 | 45 | 57 | 50 | 54 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph NNW | 24 mph NW | 24 mph North | 15 mph NW |
| Humidity | 85% | 71% | 77% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 99% | 98% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 43 | 54 | 43 | 66 | 43 | 48 | 41 |
| Wind | 14 mph NNW | 18 mph North | 12 mph North | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 75% | 65% | 42% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 100% | 80% | 80% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 87% | 82% | 64% |
| Conditions | Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 39 | 66 | 37 | 63 | 39 | 48 | 41 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNE | 10 mph East | 12 mph West | 5 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 83% | 33% | 41% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | 49% | 31% | 9% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 41 | 59 | 46 | 63 | 50 | 54 | 48 |
| Wind | 5 mph ENE | 12 mph East | 21 mph East | 15 mph East |
| Humidity | 97% | 62% | 60% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 47% | 77% | 30% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 46 | 63 | 50 | 68 | 52 | 59 | 50 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 16 mph ESE | 19 mph East | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 95% | 63% | 53% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 67% | 88% | 46% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:34 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 48 | 66 | 52 | 70 | 41 | 57 | 25 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 6 mph East | 11 mph ESE | 18 mph West |
| Humidity | 97% | 59% | 33% | 26% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 38% | 97% | 29% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:33 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 27 | 68 | 30 | 72 | 39 | 61 | 37 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 7 mph ESE | 19 mph East | 6 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 38% | 24% | 30% | 42% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 50% | 87% | 63% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 39 | 68 | 45 | 72 | 48 | 57 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 3 mph North | 3 mph NW | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 55% | 44% | 43% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 38% | 45% | 63% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 68 | 46 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 4 mph NNW | 4 mph NNE | 1 mph North |
| Humidity | 83% | 49% | 44% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 48% | 38% | 10% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 45 | 64 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 4 mph NNW | 3 mph NNE | 0 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 81% | 50% | 46% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 7% | 9% | 24% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 48 | 66 | 52 | 70 | 57 | 55 | 55 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 4 mph NW | 4 mph North | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 88% | 59% | 63% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 39% | 47% | 56% | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBIL) | 68 °F | 45 °F |
| Record (KBIL) | 92 °F (1992) | 29 °F (1997) |
| Yesterday | 59 °F | 50 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 10 | ||
| 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 | 5:38 AM MDT | 8:45 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:02 AM MDT | 9:20 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:16 AM MDT | 10:07 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:20 AM MDT | 11:03 PM MDT |
| Moon | 2:34 PM MDT | 2:22 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 18m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 06m
Tomorrow will be 2m 8s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 64% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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60 °F
Sidney-Richland
57 °F
Baker
57 °F
Jordan
57 °F
Miles City
57 °F
Glendive
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37 °F
West Yellowstone
42 °F
Butte
44 °F
Dillon
44 °F
Cut Bank
44 °F
Missoula
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Cole Creek | 20 in | 7850 ft |
| Burnt Mountain | 1 in | 5880 ft |
| Crystal Lake | 9 in | 6050 ft |
| South Fork Shields | 12 in | 8100 ft |
| White Mill | 35 in | 8700 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Billings | 51 °F | Light Rain | 8:16 AM MDT |
| Livingston | 47 °F | Light Rain | 7:53 AM MDT |
| Lewistown | 46 °F | Rain Mist | 8:15 AM MDT |
| 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 (KBIL) |
| Wind Speed: | 14.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 353° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 1600 ft |
SPECI KBIL 191416Z 33014KT 10SM -RA SCT012 BKN016 OVC039 11/09 A2993 RMK AO2 P0001 T01060094 $
| 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 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Atlético Madrid vs. Celta Vigo | 12:00 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Betis vs. Mallorca | 12:00 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| 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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| Zimmerman Trail, Billings, MT | 51.4 °F | - | 50 °F | 96% | North at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3373 ft | 8:22 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Billings West, Billings, MT | 53.3 °F | - | 51 °F | 92% | North at - | - / hr | 3258 ft | 8:22 AM MDT | Normal | |
| South of Castle Rock Park, Billings, MT | 53.3 °F | - | 49 °F | 85% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3297 ft | 8:22 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| E of Blue Basket (Heights), Billings, MT | 52.9 °F | - | 49 °F | 87% | North at 10.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3224 ft | 8:20 AM MDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Billings MT, Billings, MT | 53 °F | - | 51 °F | 92% | NNW at 1 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3188 ft | 7:58 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Downtown Billings, Billings, MT | 53.1 °F | - | 50 °F | 88% | NNW at 5.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3127 ft | 8:21 AM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Yellowstone River Bridge I-90 M, Billings, MT | 53 °F | - | 46 °F | 77% | North at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3250 ft | 7:45 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Lockwood, Billings, MT | 52.6 °F | - | 50 °F | 91% | NE at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3166 ft | 8:22 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Lockwood, Billings, MT | 51.2 °F | - | 48 °F | 88% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3202 ft | 8:21 AM MDT | Normal | |
| RAWS SODA SPRINGS MT, Billings, MT | 49 °F | 44 °F | 49 °F | 100% | NNW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4020 ft | 7:21 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Billings Flying Mustangs, Billings, MT | 53.7 °F | - | 49 °F | 86% | NW at 15.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 8:22 AM MDT | Normal | |
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