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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 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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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 63F. 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, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 45 | 69 | 47 | 78 | 51 | 59 | 51 |
| Wind | 7 mph West | 10 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 67% | 44% | 37% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 71% | 59% | 50% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 74 | 57 | 80 | 60 | 67 | 62 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 6 mph SE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 72% | 55% | 49% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 50% | 46% | 46% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 77 | 63 | 76 | 64 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 85% | 61% | 64% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 50% | 60% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 64% | 59% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 64 | 74 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 60 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 9 mph SW | 6 mph East |
| Humidity | 92% | 85% | 93% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 97% | 91% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 52 | 48 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 8 mph ESE | 11 mph ENE | 10 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 97% | 84% | 86% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 97% | 100% | 93% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 47 | 67 | 48 | 61 | 47 | 52 | 40 |
| Wind | 13 mph NNE | 18 mph NE | 16 mph NE | 12 mph NE |
| Humidity | 69% | 49% | 62% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 55% | 100% | 50% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 36 | 60 | 44 | 64 | 46 | 54 | 38 |
| Wind | 11 mph NE | 13 mph NE | 9 mph ENE | 7 mph NE |
| Humidity | 50% | 52% | 51% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 17% | 14% | 54% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 37 | 63 | 49 | 67 | 53 | 53 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph North | 8 mph North | 9 mph North | 7 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 64% | 57% | 58% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:08 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 42 | 61 | 42 | 64 | 45 | 55 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 6 mph East | 7 mph East | 7 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 68% | 45% | 49% | 62% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:07 AM
9:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 38 | 63 | 40 | 65 | 47 | 58 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph ESE | 5 mph SE | 6 mph SE | 5 mph SE |
| Humidity | 54% | 42% | 50% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:06 AM
9:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 45 | 67 | 47 | 67 | 53 | 62 | 53 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 5 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 63% | 49% | 59% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 4% | 2% | % |
| 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 (KGRR) | 70 °F | 48 °F |
| Record (KGRR) | 90 °F (1962) | 28 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 71 °F | 50 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 4 | ||
| 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 | 6:14 AM EDT | 9:02 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:41 AM EDT | 9:35 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:59 AM EDT | 10:17 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:10 AM EDT | 11:06 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:53 PM EDT | 2:18 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 54m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 47m
Tomorrow will be 1m 57s longer.
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| First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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80 °F
Holland
80 °F
Mason
80 °F
Marshall
79 °F
Jackson
79 °F
Ypsilanti
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36 °F
Drummond Island
37 °F
Cheboygan
39 °F
Pellston
40 °F
Beaver Island
40 °F
Rogers City
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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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| Ionia | 79 °F | Clear | 3:14 PM EDT |
| Grand Rapids | 79 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:53 PM EDT |
| Alma | 75 °F | Scattered Clouds | 3:14 PM EDT |
| Big Rapids | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ4583 Houston, TX |
KGRR | 05:02PM | On Time |
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TRS388 Orlando, FL |
KGRR | 05:04PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KY70) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 187° (South) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KY70 181914Z AUTO 09007KT 070V130 10SM CLR 26/10 A3005 RMK AO2 T02600101
| 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 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| 1899 Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund | 3:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C |
| VfL Wolfsburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | 3:30 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, High 68° F/ 20° 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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Pine lake, Cedar Springs, MI | 77.8 °F | 79 °F | 52 °F | 40% | South at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 920 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Belding , Belding, MI | 73 °F | 77 °F | 46 °F | 39% | ESE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 841 ft | 2:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| SE Cedar Springs, Cedar Springs, MI | 77.3 °F | 79 °F | 55 °F | 46% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 865 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Morgan Drive, Belding, MI | 78.1 °F | 79 °F | 52 °F | 41% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 14.08 in / hr | 807 ft | 3:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Entrican , Six Lakes, MI | 74 °F | 77 °F | 40 °F | 30% | East at 10 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 951 ft | 2:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Cannon Twp-Tillicum Farms, Rockford, MI | 79.2 °F | 80 °F | 55 °F | 43% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 873 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cannonsburg, Rockford, MI | 78.3 °F | 79 °F | 54 °F | 43% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cannon Township, Rockford, MI | 77.7 °F | 78 °F | 50 °F | 38% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 860 ft | 3:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Northern Kent County, Cedar Springs, MI | 79.5 °F | 80 °F | 59 °F | 49% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 896 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Boxen, Rockford, MI | 81.9 °F | 81 °F | 52 °F | 36% | SE at 4.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 774 ft | 3:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| East Boyer Road, Fenwick, Fenwick, MI | 80.0 °F | 80 °F | 54 °F | 40% | WSW at 6.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Ensley Center - Snow Farm, Howard City, MI | 80.4 °F | 79 °F | 38 °F | 22% | SSE at 2.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 982 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cannonsburg Game Area, Ada, MI | 84.0 °F | 83 °F | 54 °F | 35% | WSW at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 823 ft | 3:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Conservation Woods, Ada, Ada, MI | 79.9 °F | 80 °F | 55 °F | 43% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 826 ft | 3:23 PM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Kent City MI, Kent City, MI | 77 °F | 78 °F | 51 °F | 41% | South at 6 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 815 ft | 3:02 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Sparta, MI | 77.8 °F | 79 °F | 58 °F | 51% | East at 6.0 mph | - / hr | 875 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Lytle Street Lookout, Ionia, MI | 81.0 °F | 81 °F | 56 °F | 42% | ESE at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 774 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Timber Canyon, Ada, MI | 81.6 °F | 81 °F | 53 °F | 37% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 755 ft | 3:28 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Cascade, Grand Rapids, MI | 79.9 °F | 80 °F | 53 °F | 40% | SE at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 759 ft | 3:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Sparta , Sparta, MI | 74 °F | 77 °F | 48 °F | 40% | SE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 875 ft | 2:00 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| WXGR.NET, Grand Rapids, MI | 81.7 °F | 80 °F | 47 °F | 30% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 756 ft | 3:31 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
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