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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 36F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 32F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 34F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 32 | 32 | 54 | 37 | 55 | 36 | 50 | 34 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 7 mph NW | 13 mph NW | 9 mph NW |
| Humidity | 100% | 53% | 47% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 100% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 65% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Snow | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:59 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 32 | 45 | 30 | 48 | 30 | 41 | 30 |
| Wind | 8 mph WNW | 12 mph NW | 12 mph NNW | 8 mph NW |
| Humidity | 74% | 59% | 49% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 78% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 36 | 28 | 54 | 34 | 61 | 34 | 46 | 34 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 6 mph North | 5 mph East | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 74% | 46% | 36% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 46% | 62% | 34% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 37 | 32 | 63 | 32 | 72 | 30 | 50 | 34 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 78% | 32% | 21% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 5% | 64% | 75% |
| Conditions | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 36 | 64 | 36 | 75 | 30 | 54 | 43 |
| Wind | 4 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 13 mph SSE | 4 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 85% | 32% | 18% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 62% | 55% | 54% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 34 | 34 | 55 | 41 | 59 | 30 | 43 | 34 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 3 mph SSW | 2 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 100% | 55% | 31% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 31% | 84% | 100% | 51% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 34 | 30 | 57 | 18 | 70 | 16 | 52 | 14 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 9 mph South | 10 mph South | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 83% | 20% | 12% | 21% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 10% | 49% | 43% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 27 | 54 | 30 | 63 | 23 | 54 | 25 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 8 mph SE | 14 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 59% | 38% | 20% | 33% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 41% | 71% | 92% | 94% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 30 | 61 | 27 | 64 | 21 | 52 | 30 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 3 mph West | 5 mph West | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 69% | 26% | 19% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 39% | 37% | 57% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 39 | 37 | 57 | 37 | 57 | 37 | 46 | 36 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 90% | 47% | 49% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 29% | 41% | 54% | 61% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 37 | 34 | 57 | 30 | 57 | 28 | 41 | 27 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph WNW | 5 mph NW | 3 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 89% | 35% | 32% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 70% | 74% | 48% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 37 | 27 | 59 | 32 | 59 | 37 | 41 | 39 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 5 mph WNW | 6 mph NW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 64% | 36% | 44% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 62 °F | 35 °F |
| Record | 84 °F (2009) | 21 °F (1960) |
| Yesterday | 49 °F | 40 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 20 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| Three Forks, Montana | 43 miles | 2.7 | 2:46 AM MDT 2013-05-14 |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:54 AM MDT | 8:59 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:18 AM MDT | 9:34 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:33 AM MDT | 10:20 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:37 AM MDT | 11:17 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:44 PM MDT (5/18) | 2:11 AM MDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 16m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 05m
Tomorrow will be 2m 11s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Miles City
73 °F
Baker
73 °F
Glendive
71 °F
Sidney-Richland
65 °F
Glasgow
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39 °F
West Yellowstone
42 °F
Butte
44 °F
Dillon
46 °F
Bozeman
46 °F
Cut Bank
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Basin Creek | 0 in | 7180 ft |
| Brackett Creek | 14 in | 7320 ft |
| Barker Lakes | 26 in | 8250 ft |
| Albro Lake | 22 in | 8300 ft |
| Frohner Meadow | 0 in | 6480 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Butte | 50 °F | Overcast | 7:53 PM MDT |
| Dillon | 50 °F | Overcast | 7:53 PM MDT |
| Helena | 55 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:53 PM MDT |
| Drummond | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SKW5619 Denver, CO |
KHLN | 08:34PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KBTM) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 330° (NNW) |
| Ceiling: | 4400 ft |
METAR KBTM 190153Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM OVC044 10/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01000028
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| 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. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| BTL/LAO, Butte, MT | 48.5 °F | 45 °F | 39 °F | 71% | NNW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5458 ft | 8:32 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Kelley Mine Yard, Butte, MT | 45.9 °F | 42 °F | 38 °F | 75% | NW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5910 ft | 8:35 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Cora Terrace, Walkerville, MT | 41.9 °F | 36 °F | 36 °F | 78% | North at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6400 ft | 8:30 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Warm Springs Ponds, Opportunity, MT | 48.6 °F | 49 °F | 43 °F | 80% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4900 ft | 8:38 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Warm Springs Ponds (Pond 3), Opportunity, MT | 49.6 °F | 45 °F | 43 °F | 78% | WNW at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4885 ft | 8:38 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Anaconda, MT | 46.7 °F | 41 °F | 39 °F | 74% | West at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5104 ft | 8:35 PM MDT | Normal | |
| RAWS WISE RIVER MT, Wise River, MT | 49 °F | 47 °F | 39 °F | 69% | ESE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5704 ft | 7:16 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| goosetown 2, Anaconda, MT | 46.7 °F | 43 °F | 37 °F | 70% | WSW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5240 ft | 8:37 PM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest BASIN CREEK , Butte, MT | 43 °F | 43 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 7180 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS WHITEHALL MT, Whitehall, MT | 53 °F | - | 45 °F | 75% | North at 5 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 4359 ft | 7:15 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS GALENA MT, Boulder, MT | 44 °F | 40 °F | 36 °F | 74% | WNW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6859 ft | 7:47 PM MDT | MADIS | |
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