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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 thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms after midnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog early. High of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 61 | 78 | 60 | 82 | 62 | 70 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SSE | 16 mph South | 16 mph SSE | 12 mph South |
| Humidity | 93% | 55% | 49% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 76% | 83% | 58% | 71% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 75 | 64 | 70 | 64 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 9 mph South | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 84% | 65% | 82% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 95% | 86% | 85% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 58 | 69 | 56 | 72 | 55 | 60 | 55 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 13 mph South | 13 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 64% | 55% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 64% | 69% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 52 | 55 | 51 | 60 | 52 | 55 | 50 |
| Wind | 2 mph ESE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph NE | 13 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 90% | 87% | 72% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 100% | 91% | 92% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 46 | 54 | 47 | 57 | 49 | 52 | 44 |
| Wind | 12 mph North | 12 mph North | 12 mph North | 10 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 90% | 78% | 73% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 63 | 46 | 65 | 47 | 53 | 45 |
| Wind | 11 mph NNE | 11 mph NE | 11 mph ENE | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 83% | 55% | 50% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 68% | 67% | 60% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:51 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 45 | 64 | 48 | 69 | 48 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph ESE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 93% | 57% | 48% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 23% | 16% | 10% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:52 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 59 | 53 | 71 | 55 | 58 | 55 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 79% | 81% | 57% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 5% | 16% | 18% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 66 | 59 | 65 | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 9 mph SE | 10 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 99% | 80% | 85% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 73% | 82% | 87% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:53 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 67 | 61 | 67 | 63 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 5 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 100% | 80% | 84% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 89% | 86% | 87% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:46 AM
8:54 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 61 | 68 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 4 mph ESE | 4 mph ESE | 3 mph East |
| Humidity | 100% | 86% | 92% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 89% | 80% | 74% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| 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 | 61 | 61 | 69 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 61 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 3 mph ESE | 2 mph ESE | 1 mph East |
| Humidity | 100% | 93% | 98% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 71% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Fog | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KOTG) | 64 °F | 45 °F |
| Record (KOTG) | 93 °F (1987) | 33 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 59 °F |
| 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 | 5:53 AM CDT | 8:45 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:19 AM CDT | 9:19 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:36 AM CDT | 10:02 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:46 AM CDT | 10:53 PM CDT |
| Moon | 1:36 PM CDT (5/18) | 2:01 AM CDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 00m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 52m
Tomorrow will be 2m 2s 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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86 °F
Morris
84 °F
Wheaton NDB
84 °F
Benson
84 °F
Marshall
84 °F
Madison
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37 °F
Duluth Sky Harbor
39 °F
Cloquet
41 °F
Grand Marais
41 °F
Moose Lake
41 °F
Silver Bay
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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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| Slayton | 73 °F | Clear | 8:54 PM CDT |
| Tracy | 78 °F | Overcast | 8:54 PM CDT |
| Worthington | 75 °F | Clear | 8:55 PM CDT |
| Pipestone | 73 °F | Clear | 8:53 PM CDT |
| 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 (KDVP) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 130° (SE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KDVP 190154Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2977 RMK AO2 T02300142
| 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. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| 300th st, Westbrook, MN | 84.0 °F | 84 °F | 58 °F | 42% | South at 22.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1430 ft | 6:29 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sorenson Seed, Storden, MN | 71.3 °F | 74 °F | 62 °F | 73% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1404 ft | 9:10 PM CDT | Normal | |
| MNDOT I-90 Mile Post 35, Rushmore, MN | 76 °F | 78 °F | 61 °F | 59% | SSE at 11 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1690 ft | 8:46 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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