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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. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 90F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 53 | 76 | 60 | 84 | 62 | 69 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 7 mph SSE | 8 mph SSE | 7 mph SE |
| Humidity | 72% | 56% | 46% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 33% | 40% | 33% | 31% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 63 | 78 | 66 | 83 | 64 | 71 | 64 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 12 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 8 mph South |
| Humidity | 86% | 65% | 54% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 50% | 60% | 60% |
| Cloud Cover | 54% | 66% | 46% | 67% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 72 | 66 | 71 | 64 | 66 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 6 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 88% | 80% | 83% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 70% | 70% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 73% | 85% | 84% | 88% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 66 | 76 | 69 | 71 | 69 | 61 | 60 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 97% | 81% | 91% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 97% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 64 | 55 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNW | 10 mph NE | 12 mph NE | 9 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 97% | 97% | 74% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 96% | 82% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 46 | 61 | 45 | 63 | 44 | 53 | 31 |
| Wind | 11 mph NE | 13 mph NE | 12 mph NE | 8 mph NE |
| Humidity | 88% | 54% | 50% | 43% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 90% | 28% | 13% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 40 | 31 | 63 | 44 | 66 | 50 | 52 | 40 |
| Wind | 7 mph NE | 7 mph NE | 4 mph NE | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 71% | 47% | 57% | 64% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 98% | 99% | 9% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 64 | 49 | 73 | 53 | 55 | 48 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 6 mph ENE | 7 mph ENE | 6 mph East |
| Humidity | 85% | 57% | 48% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 13% | 18% | 19% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
9:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 38 | 67 | 41 | 77 | 50 | 58 | 49 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 6 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 6 mph SE |
| Humidity | 56% | 38% | 39% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 15% | 15% | 19% | 22% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 44 | 67 | 47 | 75 | 55 | 62 | 56 |
| Wind | 6 mph SE | 6 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 61% | 49% | 52% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 33% | 48% | 61% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
9:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 53 | 68 | 56 | 72 | 65 | 62 | 62 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 3 mph South | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 75% | 66% | 77% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KBTL) | 71 °F | 47 °F |
| Record (KBTL) | 88 °F (1998) | 27 °F (2002) |
| Yesterday | 81 °F | 56 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 4 | ||
| 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 | 6:15 AM EDT | 9:00 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:43 AM EDT | 9:33 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:02 AM EDT | 10:14 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:15 AM EDT | 11:01 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:57 PM EDT | 2:46 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 49m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 44m
Tomorrow will be 1m 50s longer.
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| First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Ypsilanti
82 °F
Holland
82 °F
Grand Rapids
82 °F
Owosso
82 °F
Kalamazoo
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36 °F
Drummond Island
37 °F
Cheboygan
39 °F
Pellston
40 °F
Beaver Island
40 °F
Rogers City
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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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| Battle Creek | 64 °F | Clear | 12:53 AM EDT |
| Kalamazoo | 64 °F | Clear | 12:53 AM EDT |
| Marshall | 60 °F | Clear | 1:34 AM EDT |
| Three Rivers | 61 °F | Clear | 1:35 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: | VFR (KBTL) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 107° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KBTL 190453Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01780056 402720133
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| MesoWest Msukbs , Hickory Corners, MI | 67 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 937 ft | 12:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| CD Ave., Richland, MI | 61.2 °F | - | 46 °F | 58% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Richland MI , Richland, MI | 62 °F | - | 53 °F | 72% | SSE at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 902 ft | 1:28 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Richland, MI | 61.4 °F | - | 52 °F | 70% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 990 ft | 1:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Cooper, Plainwell, MI | 60.1 °F | - | 41 °F | 49% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 870 ft | 1:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Kalamazoo , Kalamazoo, MI | 64 °F | - | 49 °F | 58% | SSE at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 878 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Rustic Hills, Battle Creek, MI | 58.4 °F | - | 46 °F | 63% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 915 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Kalamazoo Mill, Kalamazoo, MI | 64.9 °F | - | 50 °F | 58% | SE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 874 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Hastings , Dowling, MI | 64 °F | - | 42 °F | 45% | South at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Vine neighborhood, downtown, Kalamazoo, MI | 64.8 °F | - | 51 °F | 60% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 794 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest Ceresco , Ceresco, MI | 62 °F | - | 43 °F | 51% | ESE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 946 ft | 1:00 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI | 64.2 °F | - | 46 °F | 51% | SSE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 955 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Arcadia Neighborhood, Kalamazoo, MI | 62.6 °F | - | 37 °F | 39% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 932 ft | 1:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Battle Creek MI , Ceresco, MI | 62 °F | - | 47 °F | 57% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 905 ft | 12:40 AM EDT | MADIS | |
| Wood Glen Estates, Portage, MI | 62.7 °F | - | 44 °F | 50% | East at 3.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 908 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Austin Lake, Portage, MI | 64.6 °F | - | 50 °F | 60% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 869 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Fulton, Fulton, MI | 76.6 °F | 78 °F | 49 °F | 38% | ENE at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 906 ft | 1:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bellevue, MI | 59.0 °F | - | 58 °F | 98% | NE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 863 ft | 1:49 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Olivue, Bellevue, MI | 59.9 °F | - | 45 °F | 57% | ESE at 2.4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 912 ft | 1:51 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Stratford Hills, Higgy's, Kalamazoo, MI | 63.1 °F | - | 51 °F | 64% | ESE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 965 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Whispering Pines, Kalamazoo, MI | 62.4 °F | - | 50 °F | 65% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 951 ft | 1:45 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Olivet, MI | 59.9 °F | - | 45 °F | 58% | ESE at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 909 ft | 1:48 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Irving Township, Middleville, MI | 61.7 °F | - | 47 °F | 59% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 1:52 AM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Gobles, Gobles, MI | 64.8 °F | - | 53 °F | 65% | South at 3.2 mph | - / hr | 860 ft | 1:50 AM EDT | Normal | |
| Browns Hay Farm, ALLEGAN, MI | 61.6 °F | - | 52 °F | 72% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 740 ft | 1:47 AM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS BRADLEY MI, Bradley, MI | 64 °F | - | 52 °F | 66% | SSE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 659 ft | 1:12 AM EDT | MADIS | |
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