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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 rain showers. High of 63F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 39F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 40 | 56 | 40 | 59 | 40 | 46 | 35 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNW | 5 mph NW | 7 mph West | 12 mph NW |
| Humidity | 77% | 54% | 48% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 61% | 75% | 77% | 63% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:12 AM
8:38 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 37 | 58 | 37 | 62 | 36 | 48 | 34 |
| Wind | 8 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 7 mph NW | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 71% | 47% | 38% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 53% | 56% | 41% | 13% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:11 AM
8:39 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 37 | 61 | 37 | 66 | 35 | 47 | 30 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 7 mph NNE | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 75% | 40% | 31% | 49% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 40% | 42% | 0% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:10 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 31 | 66 | 36 | 67 | 38 | 46 | 43 |
| Wind | 3 mph SE | 9 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 55% | 31% | 37% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 11% | 99% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 44 | 40 | 33 | 46 | 29 | 42 | 27 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 9 mph SE | 5 mph SSE | 2 mph SE |
| Humidity | 83% | 78% | 53% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 67% | 14% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:08 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 37 | 27 | 53 | 25 | 57 | 27 | 44 | 24 |
| Wind | 1 mph WNW | 6 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 68% | 34% | 30% | 44% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 48% | 41% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:07 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 37 | 22 | 52 | 28 | 57 | 28 | 45 | 28 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 5 mph South | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 55% | 40% | 32% | 47% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 16% | 100% | 62% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 28 | 65 | 31 | 66 | 32 | 48 | 37 |
| Wind | 4 mph NNE | 2 mph North | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 46% | 28% | 30% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 88% | 79% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 39 | 54 | 40 | 52 | 41 | 51 | 43 |
| Wind | 5 mph NW | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph WSW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 78% | 58% | 65% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 54% | 59% | 72% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 40 | 61 | 45 | 68 | 46 | 50 | 42 |
| Wind | 2 mph NW | 1 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW | 2 mph West |
| Humidity | 96% | 55% | 45% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 91% | 98% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 40 | 66 | 44 | 67 | 46 | 50 | 42 |
| Wind | 1 mph NNW | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph SW | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 85% | 45% | 44% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 98% | 98% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 48 | 39 | 68 | 39 | 65 | 38 | 44 | 37 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 2 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 74% | 33% | 41% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | 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 (KOMK) | 73 °F | 45 °F |
| Record (KOMK) | 96 °F (2006) | 29 °F (2003) |
| Yesterday | 74 °F | 43 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 6 | ||
| 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 | 5:12 AM PDT | 8:38 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:34 AM PDT | 9:17 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:42 AM PDT | 10:08 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:34 AM PDT | 11:18 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:12 PM PDT | 1:43 AM PDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 43m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 25m
Tomorrow will be 2m 28s longer.
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| First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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72 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Moses Lake
68 °F
Ephrata
68 °F
Yakima
66 °F
Walla Walla
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
41 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Moses Mountain | 0 in | 5300 ft |
| Harts Pass | 57 in | 6500 ft |
| Rainy Pass | 34 in | 4780 ft |
| Sentinel Butte | 0 in | 4920 ft |
| Park Creek Ridge | 25 in | 4600 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omak | 63 °F | Scattered Clouds | 2:53 PM PDT |
| Wenatchee | 67 °F | Partly Cloudy | 1:55 PM PDT |
| Ephrata | 68 °F | Overcast | 2:53 PM PDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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QXE2064 Seattle, WA |
KEAT | 03:29PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
|---|---|
| Flight Rule: | VFR (KOMK) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 313° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KOMK 182153Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT100 17/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01720083
| 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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| Girona vs. Villarreal | 8:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Numancia vs. Ponferradina | 8:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Rain, High 46° F/ 8° 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 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Mt. Hull, Tonasket, WA | 57.7 °F | - | 44 °F | 59% | NW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2995 ft | 3:35 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Anarchist Mountain Observatory, Osoyoos | 56.0 °F | - | 40 °F | 56% | West at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3200 ft | 3:36 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Sinlahekin Wildlife Area, Loomis, WA | 61.9 °F | - | 50 °F | 64% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1539 ft | 3:32 PM PDT | Normal | |
| RAWS OROVILLE WA, Oroville, WA | 63 °F | - | 44 °F | 49% | WNW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1450 ft | 2:41 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Anarchist Mountain Vineyard, Osoyoos | 64.2 °F | - | 46 °F | 51% | WNW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1607 ft | 3:35 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| CAMARAY MOTEL, Oroville, WA | 69.1 °F | - | 45 °F | 42% | North at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 950 ft | 3:34 PM PDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest SALMON MEADOWS , Conconully, WA | 48 °F | 48 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4500 ft | 2:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| HADS BONAPARTE CREEK AT TONASKET WA, Tonasket, WA | 70 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 930 ft | 2:30 PM PDT | MADIS | |
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