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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog early. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.6 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 69 | 63 | 71 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph East | 5 mph SE | 8 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 95% | 82% | 81% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 63 | 73 | 64 | 76 | 64 | 67 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph SW | 7 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 72% | 68% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 60% | 60% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 89% | 74% | 62% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:03 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 63 | 79 | 64 | 83 | 65 | 69 | 67 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph West | 3 mph SSE | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 60% | 53% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 56% | 50% | 87% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 65 | 78 | 68 | 82 | 67 | 69 | 64 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSW | 7 mph South | 8 mph South | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 70% | 59% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 95% | 60% | 25% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 74 | 66 | 77 | 68 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 88% | 76% | 72% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 97% | 61% | 80% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:01 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 62 | 74 | 60 | 78 | 58 | 64 | 57 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 9 mph WNW | 11 mph West | 5 mph NW |
| Humidity | 91% | 60% | 52% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 45% | 0% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 55 | 69 | 56 | 71 | 55 | 62 | 50 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNW | 5 mph NNE | 7 mph ENE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 75% | 66% | 56% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 27% | 5% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 46 | 67 | 46 | 71 | 49 | 58 | 51 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 5 mph ENE | 6 mph ESE | 3 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 61% | 45% | 48% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 2% | 2% | 26% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 49 | 67 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 59 | 56 |
| Wind | 2 mph NE | 2 mph East | 3 mph ESE | 3 mph SE |
| Humidity | 80% | 59% | 70% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 43% | 56% | 64% | 71% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 67 | 58 | 71 | 62 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 3 mph SSE | 4 mph South | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 98% | 70% | 71% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 77% | 80% | 80% | 82% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 58 | 73 | 65 | 76 | 69 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 76% | 75% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 87% | 81% | 65% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KLYH) | 76 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KLYH) | 93 °F (1962) | 34 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 66 °F | 61 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 1 | ||
| 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 | 6:04 AM EDT | 8:22 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:34 AM EDT | 8:52 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:58 AM EDT | 9:28 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:18 AM EDT | 10:08 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:31 PM EDT | 2:19 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 17m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 32s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 65% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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80 °F
Oceana NAS
78 °F
Franklin
77 °F
Newport News
77 °F
Chesapeake
75 °F
Suffolk
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55 °F
Hot Springs
55 °F
Winchester
59 °F
Orange
59 °F
Dulles Airport
59 °F
Fort Belvoir
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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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| Lynchburg | 68 °F | Overcast | 11:54 AM EDT |
| Farmville | 70 °F | Light Rain | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Roanoke | 65 °F | Light Rain Mist | 11:54 AM EDT |
| Hot Springs | 57 °F | Heavy Drizzle | 12:15 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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PDT4214 Roanoke, VA |
KLYH | 02:05PM | On Time |
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ASQ5269 Atlanta, GA |
KROA | 01:25PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | IFR (KLYH) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 360° (North) |
| Ceiling: | 600 ft |
METAR KLYH 191554Z 11005KT 10SM BKN006 OVC016 20/18 A3018 RMK AO2 CIG 005V010 SLP214 T02000178
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Music at Milano's | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Clear, 79°F |
| Snapshot Virginia | 10:00 AM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of Rain, 69°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Potato Hill - East Perch, Monroe, VA | 61.6 °F | 60 °F | 96% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Boxwood, Lynchburg, VA | 65.1 °F | 62 °F | 90% | NNW at 1.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 784 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lakeview, Madison Heights, VA | 65.8 °F | 66 °F | 99% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Silver Creek, Lynchburg, VA | 64.7 °F | 64 °F | 99% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 12:24 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Lakepointe, Ivy Hill, Forest, VA | 65.6 °F | 65 °F | 99% | NE at 0.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Elk Valley Road, Forest, VA | 63.5 °F | 63 °F | 99% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| VADOT Rt_460_@_Candlers_Mtn, Lynchburg, VA | 66 °F | 62 °F | 87% | East at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 12:00 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Mt. Haven, Forest, VA | 65.2 °F | 65 °F | 100% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 855 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Timberlake, Lynchburg, VA | 66.6 °F | 65 °F | 95% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Breezy Knoll, Goode, VA | 64.1 °F | 64 °F | 99% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 985 ft | 12:36 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Glicks Farm, Rustburg, VA | 67.6 °F | 65 °F | 92% | ENE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| RAWS GLENPED VA, Natural Bridge Station, VA | 65 °F | 64 °F | 95% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 865 ft | 11:42 AM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Pumping Station Road, Appomattox, VA | 66.5 °F | 64 °F | 93% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Bedford City, Bedford, VA | 62.9 °F | 63 °F | 99% | ENE at 1.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 904 ft | 12:34 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Airport Acres, Lexington, VA | 58.1 °F | 58 °F | 100% | South at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1158 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mid-Atlantic WX.com, Lexington, VA | 66.0 °F | 66 °F | 100% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 1091 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Dillwyn VA U, Wingina, VA | 61 °F | 61 °F | 100% | ESE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1538 ft | 12:19 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Lexington VA , Lexington, VA | 66 °F | 66 °F | 100% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 1085 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Green Acres, Lovingston, VA | 66.7 °F | 65 °F | 94% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 817 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Suck Mountain, Bedford, VA | 61.7 °F | 61 °F | 98% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 1960 ft | 12:35 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Vesuvius VA US, Vesuvius, VA | 56 °F | 56 °F | 100% | SE at 89 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4038 ft | 12:18 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
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