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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. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 91F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 57 | 72 | 61 | 71 | 59 | 67 | 59 |
| Wind | 5 mph ESE | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph SE | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 68% | 64% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 76% | 77% | 77% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 77 | 61 | 76 | 60 | 71 | 59 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 7 mph SW | 7 mph South | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 82% | 56% | 56% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | 64% | 59% | 57% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 59 | 77 | 59 | 77 | 59 | 73 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph WSW | 7 mph SW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 71% | 53% | 53% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 64% | 61% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 81 | 65 | 82 | 63 | 71 | 63 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 8 mph SW | 8 mph WSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 57% | 51% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 97% | 9% | 65% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 78 | 65 | 77 | 65 | 65 | 62 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 6 mph WSW | 6 mph SSW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 95% | 63% | 70% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 99% | 100% | 69% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:34 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 67 | 62 | 72 | 59 | 60 | 43 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 7 mph West | 9 mph NW | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 99% | 81% | 59% | 51% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 97% | 32% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:35 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 57 | 44 | 68 | 51 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNW | 7 mph North | 5 mph NNE | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 84% | 62% | 53% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 47% | 97% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:36 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 56 | 50 | 69 | 50 | 55 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 1 mph SE | 1 mph NE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 94% | 79% | 49% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 4% | 11% | 11% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:37 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 46 | 66 | 46 | 67 | 49 | 59 | 47 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSE | 2 mph SSE | 2 mph SE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 72% | 50% | 50% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 46 | 68 | 47 | 73 | 51 | 62 | 52 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph South | 3 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 67% | 46% | 44% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 6% | 9% | 19% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 52 | 71 | 54 | 73 | 58 | 63 | 59 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 71% | 54% | 58% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | 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 (KMGW) | 72 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KMGW) | 91 °F (1962) | 34 °F (2009) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 60 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 7 | ||
| 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 | 6:04 AM EDT | 8:31 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:33 AM EDT | 9:01 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:56 AM EDT | 9:40 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:14 AM EDT | 10:22 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:34 PM EDT (5/18) | 1:54 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 28m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 1m 41s longer.
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| First Quarter, 59% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Point Pleasant
83 °F
Morgantown
82 °F
Huntington
81 °F
Parkersburg
79 °F
Clarksburg
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53 °F
Lewisburg
53 °F
Elkins
55 °F
Wheeling
57 °F
Parkersburg
57 °F
Clarksburg
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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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| Clarksburg | 65 °F | Partly Cloudy | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Morgantown | 67 °F | Scattered Clouds | 10:53 PM EDT |
| Buckhannon | 66 °F | Clear | 10:55 PM EDT |
| Elkins | 60 °F | Clear | 10:51 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 (KCKB) |
| Wind Speed: | 3.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 55° (NE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KCKB 190253Z 07003KT 10SM FEW110 18/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01830161 50006
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| WV Road Hawgs Elimination Dinner for WV Veterans | 12:00 PM EDT 2013-04-16 |
Chance of Rain, 70°F |
| WV Road Hawgs Elimination Dinner for WV Veterans | 12:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Chance of Rain, 71°F |
| WV Road Hawgs Elimination Dinner for WV Veterans | 12:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Clear, 76°F |
| WV Road Hawgs Elimination Dinner for WV Veterans | 12:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Mostly Cloudy, 74°F |
| WV Road Hawgs Elimination Dinner for WV Veterans | 12:00 PM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Mostly Cloudy, 50°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Columbus vs. Toronto FC | 5:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| 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, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Broadview Station, Fairmont, WV | 65.8 °F | 64 °F | 94% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1125 ft | 10:56 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| N8TJD's WX Station. Stony Rd/Pinchgut Ho, Fairmont, WV | 65.9 °F | 61 °F | 83% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1283 ft | 11:01 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Fairmont WV , Fairmont, WV | 66 °F | 59 °F | 79% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1175 ft | 10:33 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| North View, Clarksburg, WV | 63.9 °F | 62 °F | 93% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1045 ft | 11:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Fairmont, WV | 65.4 °F | 62 °F | 89% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1347 ft | 10:51 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Grafton WV , Independence, WV | 62 °F | 59 °F | 91% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1820 ft | 10:30 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| HADS MONONGAHELA RIVER NEAR MORGANTOW WV, Morgantown, WV | 65 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 819 ft | 10:00 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Allegheny Lane Tygart Glen, Philippi, WV | 63.5 °F | 63 °F | 99% | ENE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1439 ft | 10:52 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| MANSFIELD ON SUTTON ST, Philippi, WV | 65.1 °F | 37 °F | 35% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1444 ft | 11:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Jane Lew WV, Kincheloe, WV | 62 °F | 61 °F | 97% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1100 ft | 10:33 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
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