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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 a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 42 | 56 | 45 | 52 | 45 | 49 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph SE | 8 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 9 mph South |
| Humidity | 94% | 63% | 77% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 46% | 59% | 82% | 97% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 59 | 54 | 61 | 53 | 56 | 53 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 13 mph SSW | 13 mph SW | 8 mph West |
| Humidity | 96% | 83% | 76% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 84% | 74% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 63 | 53 | 61 | 52 | 53 | 38 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNW | 9 mph NNE | 8 mph NE | 9 mph NE |
| Humidity | 98% | 71% | 72% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 93% | 84% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 39 | 58 | 45 | 52 | 46 | 50 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 11 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE | 12 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 71% | 57% | 80% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 30% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 53 | 61 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 51 | 49 |
| Wind | 10 mph WSW | 7 mph SW | 11 mph North | 8 mph NE |
| Humidity | 99% | 86% | 74% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 40% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 39% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 49 | 58 | 47 | 56 | 46 | 50 | 45 |
| Wind | 12 mph ENE | 14 mph NNE | 14 mph NNE | 15 mph NE |
| Humidity | 91% | 65% | 67% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 56% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 41 | 59 | 43 | 60 | 46 | 49 | 43 |
| Wind | 16 mph NNE | 8 mph North | 7 mph SSW | 8 mph SW |
| Humidity | 78% | 55% | 56% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 25% | 43% | 24% | 27% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 45 | 61 | 46 | 57 | 44 | 49 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph WNW | 7 mph NNW | 8 mph WNW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 82% | 58% | 63% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 36% | 9% | 2% | 2% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:00 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 37 | 63 | 40 | 59 | 44 | 49 | 45 |
| Wind | 4 mph NW | 4 mph West | 5 mph SW | 5 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 70% | 42% | 55% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 4% | 8% | 15% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:59 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 45 | 64 | 46 | 61 | 46 | 51 | 47 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 6 mph SW | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 79% | 50% | 58% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 7% | 6% | 10% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:58 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 48 | 66 | 48 | 62 | 48 | 53 | 50 |
| Wind | 5 mph SW | 8 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 6 mph SW |
| Humidity | 84% | 53% | 60% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 21% | 25% | 27% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KRKD) | 56 °F | 41 °F |
| Record (KRKD) | 68 °F (1998) | 37 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 60.9 °F | 35.3 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Portland, ME | 55.9 °F |
| Wells, ME | 50.0 °F |
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:06 AM EDT | 8:01 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 8:35 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:49 AM EDT | 9:18 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:58 AM EDT | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:49 PM EDT | 1:41 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 03m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 55m
Tomorrow will be 2m 0s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 62% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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Last Quarter
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New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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50 °F
Portland
48 °F
Sanford
46 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
46 °F
Rockland
46 °F
Wiscasset
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30 °F
Presque Isle
30 °F
Clayton Lake
32 °F
Frenchville
35 °F
Houlton
35 °F
Caribou
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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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| Rockland | 43 °F | Overcast | 4:35 AM EDT |
| Wiscasset | 47 °F | Overcast | 3:53 AM EDT |
| Augusta | 45 °F | Overcast | 4:31 AM EDT |
| Waterville | 43 °F | Overcast | 4:35 AM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KRKD) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 277° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 1900 ft |
METAR KRKD 190835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC019 06/04 A3034 RMK AO1
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| The Hyssongs Concert | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 42°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Colorado vs. San Jose | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| 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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| Thomaston, Thomaston, ME | 43.6 °F | 44 °F | 42 °F | 94% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 157 ft | 4:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| South Warren, Maine, Warren, ME | 43.4 °F | 43 °F | 28 °F | 55% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 21 ft | 4:32 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Cushing, ME | 46.0 °F | 46 °F | 43 °F | 90% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 80 ft | 4:49 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Upper Park Street, Rockland, ME | 46.3 °F | 45 °F | 42 °F | 87% | ENE at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 79 ft | 4:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Saint George River GRN13, Saint George, ME | 44.7 °F | 45 °F | 43 °F | 93% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 4:43 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Waldoboro, ME | 44.6 °F | 45 °F | 44 °F | 96% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 125 ft | 4:51 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Back Cove Road, Waldoboro, ME | 45.6 °F | 46 °F | 44 °F | 93% | WSW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 26 ft | 4:47 AM EDT | Normal | |
| DOOKIE - by the Transfer Station, Waldoboro, ME | 44.2 °F | 44 °F | 42 °F | 92% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 176 ft | 4:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Wayfarer Marine, Camden, ME | 43.5 °F | 44 °F | 42 °F | 94% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 4:39 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Hope, ME | 42.6 °F | 43 °F | 42 °F | 97% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 400 ft | 4:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| GoMOOS Penobscot Bay, Owls Head, ME | 48 °F | 45 °F | - | - | ESE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| HADS DUCKTRAP RIVER NEAR LINCOLNVILLE ME, Lincolnville, ME | 36 °F | 36 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 140 ft | 4:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Liberty ME , Liberty, ME | 42 °F | 42 °F | 40 °F | 92% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 812 ft | 4:17 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| HADS SHEEPSCOT RIVER AT NORTH WHITEFI ME, Whitefield, ME | 42 °F | 42 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 120 ft | 3:45 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Osier Road, New Harbor, ME | 47.7 °F | 48 °F | 45 °F | 89% | ENE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 65 ft | 4:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, New Harbor, ME | 48.6 °F | 46 °F | 45 °F | 87% | ENE at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 45 ft | 4:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Boothbay ME , Boothbay, ME | 47 °F | 47 °F | 46 °F | 98% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 104 ft | 4:15 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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