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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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| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 66 | 83 | 67 | 85 | 65 | 74 | 64 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 15 mph South | 11 mph South |
| Humidity | 96% | 61% | 53% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 74% | 53% | 30% | 76% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 64 | 83 | 66 | 78 | 66 | 70 | 64 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 15 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 84% | 58% | 64% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 50% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 72% | 71% | 76% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:52 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 75 | 65 | 74 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 12 mph SSW | 10 mph SW | 8 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 72% | 75% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 60% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 75% | 72% | 99% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 62 | 70 | 60 | 72 | 62 | 63 | 60 |
| Wind | 7 mph SW | 13 mph WSW | 10 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 98% | 72% | 71% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 78% | 100% | 11% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:51 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 58 | 73 | 56 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 56 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 9 mph WNW | 7 mph NW | 7 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 89% | 57% | 63% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 4% | 99% | 0% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:50 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 51 | 71 | 53 | 74 | 55 | 63 | 53 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 8 mph North | 8 mph NE | 8 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 85% | 49% | 53% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 69% | 82% | 98% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 49 | 73 | 55 | 80 | 60 | 63 | 57 |
| Wind | 6 mph ENE | 8 mph ENE | 9 mph East | 8 mph East |
| Humidity | 81% | 54% | 48% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 78% | 63% | 23% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 55 | 68 | 60 | 78 | 63 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 8 mph SE | 10 mph ESE | 8 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 94% | 71% | 58% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 8% | 98% | 98% | 92% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 57 | 73 | 62 | 74 | 69 | 66 | 66 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 8 mph SE | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 86% | 69% | 83% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 78% | 72% | 75% | 72% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 64 | 78 | 69 | 79 | 73 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 6 mph South | 7 mph South |
| Humidity | 100% | 76% | 82% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 50% | 34% | 36% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:47 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 78 | 68 | 78 | 71 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 7 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 99% | 70% | 79% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 67% | 69% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KCOU) | 75 °F | 54 °F |
| Record (KCOU) | 91 °F (1998) | 37 °F (1925) |
| Yesterday | 84 °F | 62 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 8 | ||
| 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 | 5:53 AM CDT | 8:19 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:22 AM CDT | 8:49 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:45 AM CDT | 9:27 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:03 AM CDT | 10:09 PM CDT |
| Moon | 2:26 PM CDT | 2:13 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 26m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 25m
Tomorrow will be 1m 36s longer.
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| First Quarter, 62% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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78 °F
St. Joseph
78 °F
Kansas City
77 °F
Mosby
77 °F
Chillicothe
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64 °F
St. Joseph
64 °F
Mosby
66 °F
Kansas City
68 °F
Branson
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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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| Columbia | 71 °F | Clear | 2:54 AM CDT |
| Boonville | 72 °F | Clear | 2:55 AM CDT |
| Jefferson City | 73 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 2:53 AM CDT |
| Sedalia | 73 °F | Clear | 2:53 AM 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 (KCOU) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 141° (SE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KCOU 190754Z AUTO 14007KT 9SM CLR 22/20 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02170200 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| MOCPS Annual Conference | 8:00 AM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Thunderstorm, 50°F |
| Jukebox the Ghost | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-17 |
Thunderstorm, 74°F |
| Heatons in Columbia | 7:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of Rain, 52°F |
| Inside Columbia's Best Of Columbia Party | 5:00 PM CDT 2013-04-18 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 59°F |
| That 1 Guy | 10:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 41°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Westwind Park Old Southwest, Columbia, MO | 71.9 °F | - | 69 °F | 89% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 723 ft | 2:59 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Fairview Elementary, Columbia, MO | 72.2 °F | 70 °F | 68 °F | 87% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 748 ft | 3:05 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Holly's Folly, Columbia, MO | 72.5 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 87% | East at 2.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 645 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Columbia MO , Columbia, MO | 73 °F | 72 °F | 69 °F | 86% | SE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 721 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Smithton Ridge, Columbia, MO | 72.3 °F | 70 °F | 69 °F | 88% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 722 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Cedar Lake, Columbia, MO | 71.5 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 744 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MOComAgNet Sanborn Field , Columbia, MO | 72 °F | 71 °F | 67 °F | 85% | North at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 772 ft | 2:50 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MOComAgNet Columbia , Columbia, MO | 71 °F | - | 67 °F | 86% | SE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 839 ft | 2:45 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MOComAgNet Columbia - Bradford , Columbia, MO | 70 °F | - | 66 °F | 87% | SE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 829 ft | 2:50 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| NW Boone County, Columbia, MO | 72.6 °F | - | 71 °F | 95% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 761 ft | 3:05 AM CDT | Normal | |
| RAWS ASHLAND MO, Ashland, MO | 71 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 797 ft | 2:13 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Millersburg, Fulton, MO | 72.7 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 88% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 854 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Harrisburg MO, Harrisburg, MO | 73 °F | - | 73 °F | 100% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 810 ft | 11:22 PM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest MARION , Hartsburg, MO | 70 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 568 ft | 1:50 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Rolling Hills, Centralia, MO | 72.9 °F | 73 °F | 67 °F | 82% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 863 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Normal | |
| Moniteau County, California, MO | 69.7 °F | - | 65 °F | 85% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 725 ft | 3:05 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Boonville MO , Boonville, MO | 73 °F | 71 °F | 69 °F | 88% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 660 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest BNVILE , Boonville, MO | 77 °F | 75 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 599 ft | 1:05 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Lake of the Woods, Boonville, MO | 72.0 °F | - | 69 °F | 91% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 771 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| 901 Riviera Drive, Boonville, MO | 72.0 °F | - | 69 °F | 90% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 764 ft | 3:00 AM CDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest CNTRTN , Centertown, MO | 72 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 865 ft | 2:25 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| NW Jefferson City, Jefferson City, MO | 72.3 °F | 71 °F | 68 °F | 86% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 630 ft | 3:05 AM CDT | Normal | |
| California, MO | 72.2 °F | - | 69 °F | 90% | SE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 864 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| YMCA, Fulton, MO | 71.9 °F | 70 °F | 68 °F | 87% | ESE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 853 ft | 2:55 AM CDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Boonville MO , Boonville, MO | 72 °F | - | 69 °F | 89% | SSE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 728 ft | 2:43 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest CLARKS , Clarksburg, MO | 72 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 910 ft | 1:55 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| 5 miles S of Fulton, Fulton, MO | 73.9 °F | 74 °F | 67 °F | 79% | South at 2.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 787 ft | 3:06 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
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