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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 17, 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 17, 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 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 17, 2013
Deadly storms ripped across north-central Texas on Wednesday, leaving a wide trail of destruction.
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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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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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May 17, 2013
The cause of a large wildfire in Wisconsin has been solved.
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| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 52 | 73 | 54 | 66 | 52 | 61 | 52 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNW | 12 mph North | 9 mph NE | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 78% | 48% | 56% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 100% | 83% | 87% |
| Conditions | Fog | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:24 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 50 | 64 | 50 | 59 | 50 | 52 | 48 |
| Wind | 15 mph NNW | 19 mph NNW | 17 mph NNW | 16 mph NW |
| Humidity | 88% | 60% | 69% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 84% | 95% | 100% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 45 | 54 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Wind | 19 mph NW | 25 mph NNW | 25 mph NNW | 18 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 78% | 100% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 70% | 70% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 100% | 98% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 39 | 50 | 39 | 59 | 41 | 45 | 39 |
| Wind | 18 mph NNW | 17 mph North | 16 mph NNE | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 65% | 66% | 49% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 86% | 63% | 1% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 37 | 52 | 41 | 61 | 36 | 45 | 39 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 9 mph ENE | 12 mph East | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 74% | 66% | 37% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 88% | 1% | 5% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 54 | 45 | 61 | 48 | 59 | 50 |
| Wind | 5 mph SE | 15 mph SE | 22 mph SE | 16 mph SE |
| Humidity | 86% | 70% | 62% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 59% | 6% | 47% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 48 | 63 | 52 | 64 | 54 | 59 | 54 |
| Wind | 17 mph SSE | 23 mph SSE | 21 mph SSE | 17 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 88% | 70% | 69% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 75% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 54 | 73 | 57 | 73 | 57 | 63 | 57 |
| Wind | 17 mph SSE | 24 mph SSE | 22 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 84% | 57% | 55% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 87% | 70% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 55 | 75 | 57 | 82 | 61 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 2 mph West | 3 mph ENE | 0 mph South |
| Humidity | 78% | 53% | 47% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 65% | 72% | 73% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 59 | 73 | 61 | 72 | 63 | 59 | 59 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph NW | 3 mph NNE | 2 mph North |
| Humidity | 96% | 65% | 70% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 69% | 52% | 62% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 72 | 57 | 70 | 54 | 59 | 55 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 3 mph NNE | 3 mph NNE | 0 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 100% | 62% | 56% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 52% | 32% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KUNR) | 67 °F | 46 °F |
| Record (KUNR) | 90 °F (1948) | 22 °F (1888) |
| Yesterday | 78 °F | 54 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 1 | ||
| 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 | 5:24 AM MDT | 8:18 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:50 AM MDT | 8:53 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:06 AM MDT | 9:36 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:15 AM MDT | 10:28 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:09 PM MDT | 1:34 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 02m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 54m
Tomorrow will be 2m 3s longer.
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| First Quarter, 52% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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75 °F
Yankton
73 °F
Winner
71 °F
Sioux Falls
69 °F
Madison
69 °F
Brookings
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50 °F
Spearfish
53 °F
Custer
54 °F
Ellsworth AFB
55 °F
Buffalo
57 °F
Rapid City
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| North Rapid Creek | 0 in | 6130 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Spearfish | 50 °F | N/A | 2:55 AM CDT |
| Rapid City WFO | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Ellsworth AFB | 54 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 1:58 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: | VFR (KRCA) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 280° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 15000 ft |
METAR KRCA 180758Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT055 BKN150 13/09 A2980 RMK AO2 CIG 055 RWY31 SLP075 T01230088 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Johnny Rivers | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 40°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Nationals vs. Padres | 7:10 PM PDT on May 17, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 63 °F |
| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Elche vs. Almería | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Mirandés vs. Hércules | 12:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° 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 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Wharf, Lead, SD | 43.4 °F | 40 °F | 23 °F | 44% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6043 ft | 2:18 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Dumont Trailhead, Lead, SD | 43.6 °F | 44 °F | 43 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6070 ft | 2:22 AM MDT | Normal | |
| HADS ANNIE CREEK NEAR LEAD 6SW SD, Lead, SD | 45 °F | 45 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5125 ft | 1:30 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest NORTH RAPID CREEK , Lead, SD | 46 °F | 46 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6129 ft | 12:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest West side of 85 at USFS Hardy G, Newcastle, WY | 43 °F | 43 °F | - | - | NNW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6371 ft | 1:45 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS ADAMS WEATHER STATION WY, Lead, SD | 45 °F | 45 °F | 44 °F | 95% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5908 ft | 1:09 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| HADS DEERFIELD RESERVOIR NEAR ROCHFOR SD, Hill City, SD | 46 °F | 46 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5908 ft | 1:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS NEMO SD, Nemo, SD | 53 °F | - | 49 °F | 87% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4644 ft | 1:57 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Green Acres, Spearfish, SD | 51.8 °F | - | - | - | North at - | - / hr | 4052 ft | 2:25 AM MDT | Normal | |
| RAWS WHITETAIL PEAK SD, Hill City, SD | 51 °F | - | 46 °F | 82% | SSE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6848 ft | 1:08 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest BLIND PARK , Newcastle, WY | 41 °F | 41 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6890 ft | 12:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| TMWC, Spearfish, SD | 55.2 °F | - | 53 °F | 91% | WNW at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3687 ft | 2:24 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bogus Jim Road, Rapid City, SD | 52.7 °F | - | 47 °F | 80% | NW at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4250 ft | 2:25 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| nemo rd and norris peak rd, Rapid City, SD | 52.9 °F | - | 46 °F | 76% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4265 ft | 2:25 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Spearfish, SD | 54.9 °F | - | 54 °F | 97% | West at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3675 ft | 2:25 AM MDT | Normal | |
| Elk Creek Village, Piedmont, SD | 57.3 °F | - | 49 °F | 73% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3576 ft | 2:24 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| WYDOT Beulah Interchange by Beulah, Beulah, WY | 55 °F | - | 53 °F | 91% | WSW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3617 ft | 2:05 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Elk Creek Ranchettes #2, Piedmont, SD | 59.0 °F | - | 50 °F | 73% | South at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3225 ft | 2:25 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
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