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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, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 45F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 30F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 41 | 59 | 39 | 61 | 41 | 52 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 9 mph West | 11 mph West | 10 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 69% | 47% | 47% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 40% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 65% | 77% | 70% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:40 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 42 | 67 | 37 | 61 | 36 | 48 | 36 |
| Wind | 10 mph NW | 14 mph WNW | 10 mph NW | 8 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 82% | 33% | 40% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 50% | 36% | 24% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 34 | 71 | 34 | 75 | 36 | 51 | 39 |
| Wind | 2 mph North | 2 mph SW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 74% | 25% | 23% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 24% | 47% | 56% | 62% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 38 | 65 | 37 | 54 | 38 | 44 | 38 |
| Wind | 3 mph West | 3 mph SE | 7 mph West | 7 mph West |
| Humidity | 62% | 34% | 56% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 50% | 40% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 87% | 93% | 96% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 44 | 36 | 54 | 36 | 53 | 34 | 40 | 28 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 74% | 51% | 47% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 100% | 64% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:14 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 40 | 27 | 63 | 29 | 62 | 34 | 43 | 28 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 4 mph SSE | 2 mph South | 2 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 58% | 29% | 36% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 48% | 87% | 0% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:13 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 29 | 63 | 34 | 68 | 32 | 46 | 26 |
| Wind | 2 mph North | 5 mph SE | 3 mph SE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 54% | 32% | 28% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 49% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:12 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 27 | 59 | 38 | 60 | 44 | 50 | 40 |
| Wind | 3 mph North | 0 mph SSW | 5 mph West | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 42% | 42% | 56% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 87% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:11 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 36 | 65 | 40 | 67 | 43 | 48 | 40 |
| Wind | 5 mph WNW | 2 mph West | 3 mph West | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 63% | 40% | 43% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 74% | 82% | 86% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:10 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 39 | 69 | 41 | 67 | 41 | 50 | 38 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 2 mph WNW | 3 mph West | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 83% | 34% | 40% | 69% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 90% | 94% | 98% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 37 | 74 | 40 | 72 | 41 | 53 | 38 |
| Wind | 3 mph NW | 2 mph WNW | 3 mph West | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 63% | 28% | 32% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| 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 | 52 | 36 | 76 | 39 | 72 | 41 | 53 | 39 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 2 mph West | 3 mph West | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 55% | 24% | 30% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | % | % | % |
| 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 | 5:18 AM PDT | 8:40 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:40 AM PDT | 9:18 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:50 AM PDT | 10:08 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:45 AM PDT | 11:14 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:17 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:47 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 37m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 21m
Tomorrow will be 2m 24s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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74 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Yakima
70 °F
Moses Lake
69 °F
Walla Walla
68 °F
Wenatchee
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
39 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Lyman Lake | 89 in | 5900 ft |
| Park Creek Ridge | 23 in | 4600 ft |
| Rainy Pass | 34 in | 4780 ft |
| Thunder Basin | 89 in | 4200 ft |
| Swamp Creek | 0 in | 4000 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Omak | 54 °F | Overcast | 7:53 PM PDT |
| Wenatchee | 61 °F | Clear | 7:55 PM PDT |
| Arlington | 57 °F | N/A | 7:55 PM PDT |
| Stampede Pass | 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 (KOMK) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 315° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | 4700 ft |
METAR KOMK 190253Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN047 BKN065 OVC095 12/10 A3007 RMK AO2 RAE48 SLP186 P0002 60027 T01220100 53015
| 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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| Columbus vs. Toronto FC | 5:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Scattered Clouds, High 64° F/ 18° C |
| Portland vs. Vancouver | 7:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Forecast not available. |
| 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. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| RAWS STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP WA, Stehekin, WA | 62 °F | - | 35 °F | 36% | NW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1229 ft | 7:01 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Peasant Pharms, Winthrop, WA | 57.6 °F | - | 42 °F | 56% | South at 7.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1850 ft | 7:59 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Wolf Creek, Winthrop, WA | 58.6 °F | - | 58 °F | 98% | East at 5.8 mph | - / hr | 1890 ft | 7:45 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Twin Lakes, Winthrop, WA | 54.6 °F | - | 46 °F | 73% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1867 ft | 7:53 PM PDT | Normal | |
| HADS CHEWUCH RIVER NEAR WINTHROP 1WSW WA, Winthrop, WA | 57 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1754 ft | 6:30 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Mazama Junction, Winthrop, WA | 58.1 °F | - | 35 °F | 42% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2100 ft | 7:59 PM PDT | Normal | |
| Edelweiss, Winthrop, WA | 58.0 °F | - | 35 °F | 42% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2376 ft | 7:59 PM PDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Trinity WA , Stehekin, WA | 50 °F | 48 °F | 35 °F | 57% | NNW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2798 ft | 7:04 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Elbow Coulee, Winthrop, WA | 53.2 °F | - | 42 °F | 66% | ESE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2670 ft | 7:59 PM PDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest TRINITY , Stehekin, WA | 54 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 2930 ft | 6:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Patterson Tower, Winthrop, WA | 53.1 °F | - | 39 °F | 59% | SE at 3.0 mph | - / hr | 2868 ft | 7:44 PM PDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest POPE RIDGE , Ardenvoir, WA | 55 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 3540 ft | 6:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest SWAMP CREEK , Stehekin, WA | 47 °F | 47 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4000 ft | 7:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest PARK CREEK RIDGE , Stehekin, WA | 44 °F | 44 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4600 ft | 6:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest THUNDER BASIN , Marblemount, WA | 44 °F | 44 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4200 ft | 7:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest RAINY PASS , Stehekin, WA | 40 °F | 40 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4779 ft | 7:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest LYMAN LAKE , Stehekin, WA | 35 °F | 35 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5899 ft | 6:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
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