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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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| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 55F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast. Low of 43F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW after midnight. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 35 | 63 | 39 | 64 | 37 | 49 | 31 |
| Wind | 11 mph WNW | 15 mph NW | 13 mph NW | 11 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 39% | 36% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 28% | 29% | 15% | 17% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 32 | 67 | 39 | 71 | 38 | 55 | 36 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 8 mph SE | 7 mph WSW | 9 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 56% | 35% | 29% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 21% | 32% | 56% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 38 | 65 | 40 | 60 | 38 | 50 | 37 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNW | 2 mph WSW | 17 mph NW | 12 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 45% | 39% | 45% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 78% | 85% | 99% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 42 | 29 | 53 | 28 | 53 | 31 | 44 | 32 |
| Wind | 9 mph WSW | 10 mph WSW | 10 mph West | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 62% | 38% | 43% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 75% | 96% | 63% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 29 | 52 | 28 | 60 | 35 | 48 | 36 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 8 mph SE | 9 mph SW | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 57% | 38% | 38% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 95% | 95% | 84% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 35 | 56 | 28 | 64 | 27 | 52 | 35 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 7 mph SE | 5 mph SE | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 65% | 35% | 26% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 36% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 36 | 57 | 36 | 60 | 42 | 48 | 42 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 1 mph SE | 9 mph West | 12 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 54% | 43% | 52% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 14% | 95% | 42% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 58 | 42 | 60 | 44 | 49 | 42 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 2 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 74% | 55% | 56% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 42% | 69% | 93% | 95% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 41 | 60 | 41 | 60 | 40 | 53 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 3 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 74% | 48% | 45% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 98% | 99% | 91% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 38 | 65 | 39 | 71 | 39 | 56 | 39 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 59% | 39% | 32% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 75% | 67% | 62% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 41 | 66 | 43 | 70 | 45 | 58 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph WNW | 2 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 43% | 38% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 57% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KYKM) | 74 °F | 43 °F |
| Record (KYKM) | 88 °F (2008) | 29 °F (1987) |
| Yesterday | 70 °F | 39 °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 | 5:23 AM PDT | 8:35 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:47 AM PDT | 9:12 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:00 AM PDT | 9:59 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:01 AM PDT | 10:59 PM PDT |
| Moon | 2:25 PM PDT | 2:12 AM PDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 24m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 12m
Tomorrow will be 2m 11s longer.
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| First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Green Lake | 16 in | 6000 ft |
| Lost Horse | 0 in | 5000 ft |
| Bumping Ridge | 2 in | 4600 ft |
| White Pass E.S. | 13 in | 4500 ft |
| Pigtail Peak | 84 in | 5900 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Yakima | 48 °F | Clear | 11:53 PM PDT |
| Ellensburg | 51 °F | Clear | 11:53 PM PDT |
| Stampede Pass | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Hanford | This station is not reporting. | ||
| 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 (KYKM) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 293° (WNW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KYKM 190653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220 T00890028 $
| 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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| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Colorado vs. San Jose | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 61 °F |
| 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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| Cowiche, Tieton, WA | 51.8 °F | - | 38 °F | 60% | WNW at 6.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1900 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Freudenhof, Selah, WA | 48.2 °F | 48 °F | 35 °F | 59% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1550 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Vicinity Pecks Canyon Rd, Yakima, WA | 52.3 °F | - | 38 °F | 57% | NW at 13.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1410 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Englewood Scenic Homesites, Yakima, WA | 53.2 °F | - | 39 °F | 58% | WNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1349 ft | 12:08 AM PDT | Normal | |
| 3 Miles West of Wiley City, Yakima, WA | 43.0 °F | 43 °F | 32 °F | 64% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1529 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| North Selah, Selah, WA | 51.8 °F | - | 35 °F | 53% | WNW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1328 ft | 12:11 AM PDT | Normal | |
| East Huntzinger Road, Selah, WA | 49.8 °F | 49 °F | 37 °F | 61% | SW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1400 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Upper Wenas, Selah, WA | 49.1 °F | 44 °F | 36 °F | 60% | West at 15.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2210 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Vagabond Army Airfield , Yakima, WA | 54 °F | - | 37 °F | 54% | North at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1370 ft | 10:35 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Nile Valley, NACHES, WA | 51.6 °F | - | 38 °F | 59% | WNW at 2.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2001 ft | 12:11 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Union Gap , Parker, WA | 53 °F | - | 39 °F | 59% | NE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 958 ft | 11:05 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest I-82 @ Parker , Parker, WA | 55 °F | - | 38 °F | 53% | SSE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 958 ft | 11:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest South Umtanum Ridge , Yakima, WA | 51 °F | - | 36 °F | 56% | NW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2060 ft | 11:05 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS YTC-RC WA, Yakima, WA | 48 °F | 45 °F | 34 °F | 59% | WNW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2011 ft | 11:07 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Manastash Canyon, Ellensburg, WA | 45.0 °F | 45 °F | 34 °F | 64% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2700 ft | 12:10 AM PDT | Normal | |
| HADS NACHES RIVER NEAR CLIFFDELL WA, Naches, WA | 50 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2194 ft | 11:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Manastash Ridge Westbound , Ellensburg, WA | 51 °F | - | 38 °F | 61% | West at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1416 ft | 11:10 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Manastash Canyon , Thorp, WA | 43 °F | 43 °F | 33 °F | 68% | NW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2700 ft | 11:30 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Sunnyslope Ranch, Wapato, WA | 55.2 °F | - | 34 °F | 47% | West at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1142 ft | 12:12 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Badger Pocket, Ellensburg, WA | 50.2 °F | - | 39 °F | 65% | NNW at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1713 ft | 12:11 AM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Ellensburg WA , Kittitas, WA | 49 °F | 46 °F | 39 °F | 68% | WNW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1496 ft | 11:41 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Ellensburg WA, Ellensburg, WA | 51 °F | - | 36 °F | 56% | WNW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1551 ft | 11:31 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest HARRA , Brownstown, WA | 55 °F | - | 38 °F | 54% | WNW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 11:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| DDMET Ellensburg, WA, Ellensburg, WA | 42 °F | 42 °F | 33 °F | 71% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 3931 ft | 11:25 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS SEDGE RIDGE WA, White Swan, WA | 40 °F | 29 °F | 32 °F | 73% | ENE at 28 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4299 ft | 11:09 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest GREEN LAKE , Naches, WA | 36 °F | 36 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6000 ft | 11:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
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