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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 thunderstorms, then thunderstorms and rain showers after midnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers after midnight. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 61F. Windy. Winds from the NW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the East in the afternoon. |
| Clear with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 46 | 75 | 45 | 73 | 43 | 57 | 43 |
| Wind | 9 mph NW | 11 mph NW | 7 mph North | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 94% | 32% | 33% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 58% | 20% | 87% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:32 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 46 | 55 | 41 | 64 | 43 | 52 | 43 |
| Wind | 12 mph WNW | 15 mph NW | 18 mph NNW | 11 mph NW |
| Humidity | 95% | 57% | 43% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 73% | 87% | 91% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:13 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 43 | 55 | 39 | 57 | 39 | 52 | 43 |
| Wind | 22 mph NW | 29 mph NW | 21 mph NW | 15 mph NW |
| Humidity | 85% | 55% | 50% | 67% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 60% | 70% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 92% | 86% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:31 AM
8:14 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 39 | 59 | 39 | 59 | 37 | 46 | 43 |
| Wind | 17 mph NW | 17 mph NNW | 14 mph North | 3 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 69% | 46% | 43% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 50% | 30% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 96% | 40% | 4% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:30 AM
8:15 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 41 | 63 | 43 | 70 | 45 | 55 | 45 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 5 mph East | 15 mph East | 11 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 85% | 50% | 40% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 18% | 4% | 4% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:29 AM
8:16 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 45 | 64 | 50 | 68 | 54 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 12 mph SE | 19 mph SE | 20 mph SE | 14 mph SE |
| Humidity | 86% | 58% | 58% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 66% | 46% | 95% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:28 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 55 | 75 | 55 | 72 | 59 | 63 | 57 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSE | 13 mph SSE | 19 mph SE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 94% | 48% | 62% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 28% | 8% | 58% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 55 | 86 | 59 | 84 | 61 | 63 | 61 |
| Wind | 11 mph South | 13 mph SSE | 19 mph SE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 39% | 42% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 71% | 19% | 46% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:27 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 72 | 55 | 82 | 54 | 61 | 52 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 3 mph South | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 57% | 37% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 63% | 48% | 70% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:26 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 50 | 72 | 41 | 79 | 30 | 59 | 28 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 2 mph NW | 2 mph NE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 77% | 31% | 17% | 30% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 34% | 22% | 33% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:25 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 25 | 70 | 32 | 70 | 39 | 57 | 43 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph NE | 1 mph SE | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 30% | 24% | 31% | 56% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 43% | 41% | 53% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 50 | 46 | 68 | 50 | 68 | 54 | 55 | 50 |
| Wind | 6 mph WSW | 3 mph WNW | 2 mph NW | 3 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 89% | 54% | 60% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | 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 | 72 °F | 43 °F |
| Record | 90 °F (2009) | 33 °F (1999) |
| Yesterday | 91 °F | 51 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling 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 | 5:32 AM MDT | 8:12 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:00 AM MDT | 8:45 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:20 AM MDT | 9:25 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:34 AM MDT | 10:12 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:12 PM MDT (5/18) | 1:33 AM MDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 44m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 40m
Tomorrow will be 1m 51s longer.
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| First Quarter, 60% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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91 °F
Tekamah
87 °F
Omaha
86 °F
Wahoo
86 °F
Omaha Offutt
86 °F
Blair
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51 °F
Sidney
52 °F
Kimball
55 °F
Scottsbluff
55 °F
Chadron
56 °F
Ogallala
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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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| Torrington | 61 °F | Overcast | 8:53 PM MDT |
| Scottsbluff | 58 °F | Light Rain | 8:53 PM MDT |
| Bordeaux | This station is not reporting. | ||
| 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 (KTOR) |
| Wind Speed: | 7.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 100° (East) |
| Ceiling: | 10000 ft |
METAR KTOR 190253Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM OVC100 16/09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP059 T01610089 53021
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Astros vs. Pirates | 7:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Dodgers vs. Braves | 7:10 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| Chicago vs. Philadelphia | 7:30 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Rain Showers, 61 °F |
| 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, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| HADS MITCHELL GERING CANAL NR WY/NE S WY, Lyman, NE | 60 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.01 in / hr | 4024 ft | 8:30 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest JOYCE1 , Henry, NE | 72 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4109 ft | 8:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest YODER , Veteran, WY | 73 °F | 71 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4226 ft | 8:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Main Street Market - Torrington, Torrington, WY | 61.3 °F | - | 48 °F | 63% | SSE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4094 ft | 9:14 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Spring Creek Road, Mitchell, NE | 56.7 °F | - | 48 °F | 74% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.08 in / hr | 3940 ft | 9:16 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS SCOTTS BLUFF NE, Gering, NE | 57 °F | - | 51 °F | 80% | WNW at 3 mph | 0.07 in / hr | 4224 ft | 8:34 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Cherry Creek, Veteran, WY | 64.8 °F | - | 35 °F | 33% | North at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4249 ft | 9:10 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Main Street Market/Scottsbluff, Scottsbluff, NE | 57.9 °F | - | 52 °F | 81% | WSW at 1.0 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 3881 ft | 9:01 PM MDT | Normal | |
| Gering Nebraska, Gering, NE | 57.8 °F | - | 51 °F | 78% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.02 in / hr | 3960 ft | 9:16 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest ALSOP1 , Prairie Center, WY | 70 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4356 ft | 8:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| Tremain Ranch, LaGrange, WY | 58.3 °F | - | 48 °F | 69% | NE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4697 ft | 9:16 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| KNEB Radio, Scottsbluff, NE | 57.0 °F | - | 53 °F | 85% | NE at 6.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 3878 ft | 9:09 PM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest LAGRAN , Lagrange, WY | 68 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4767 ft | 8:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| AG0N, Scottsbluff, NE | 55.1 °F | - | 52 °F | 89% | NNE at 0.0 mph | 0.03 in / hr | 4100 ft | 9:16 PM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
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