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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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 80%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 61 | 66 | 63 | 69 | 63 | 67 | 61 |
| Wind | 3 mph ESE | 4 mph SE | 7 mph SE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 88% | 89% | 82% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 85% | 87% | 91% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:04 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 61 | 75 | 63 | 76 | 63 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph West | 7 mph South | 4 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 65% | 63% | 87% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 50% | 40% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 100% | 76% | 82% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| 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 | 68 | 63 | 81 | 64 | 84 | 64 | 72 | 60 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 6 mph WNW | 2 mph ENE | 3 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 83% | 56% | 51% | 65% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 23% | 54% | 30% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 64 | 59 | 81 | 70 | 86 | 69 | 73 | 65 |
| Wind | 3 mph WNW | 3 mph SW | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 86% | 67% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 58% | 86% | 65% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:02 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 | 76 | 67 | 78 | 69 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 4 mph SW | 6 mph South | 7 mph South | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 76% | 74% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 59% | 93% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 | 65 | 62 | 73 | 63 | 74 | 67 | 65 | 58 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph SW | 4 mph West | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 94% | 69% | 77% | 76% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 96% | 62% | 84% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Mostly Cloudy |
| 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 | 56 | 51 | 67 | 49 | 70 | 53 | 59 | 49 |
| Wind | 6 mph NW | 8 mph NW | 9 mph North | 4 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 86% | 51% | 54% | 74% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 9% | 52% | 30% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 52 | 49 | 71 | 52 | 71 | 54 | 59 | 53 |
| Wind | 4 mph North | 2 mph North | 2 mph NNE | 2 mph NE |
| Humidity | 88% | 51% | 53% | 80% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 23% | 12% | 10% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| 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 | 56 | 52 | 67 | 54 | 66 | 57 | 59 | 55 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNE | 1 mph NNE | 1 mph ESE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 86% | 60% | 74% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 2% | 5% | 15% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 67 | 58 | 70 | 60 | 64 | 59 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 2 mph SSE | 3 mph SSE | 3 mph South |
| Humidity | 98% | 71% | 71% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | 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 | 60 | 59 | 72 | 62 | 74 | 63 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph SW | 3 mph SW | 3 mph SSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 98% | 69% | 70% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | 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 (KLYH) | 76 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KLYH) | 93 °F (1911) | 32 °F (1973) |
| Yesterday | 83 °F | 59 °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 | 6:04 AM EDT | 8:21 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:35 AM EDT | 8:51 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:59 AM EDT | 9:27 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:19 AM EDT | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Moon | 1:31 PM EDT (5/18) | 1:47 AM EDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 15m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 16m
Tomorrow will be 1m 34s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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78 °F
Franklin
77 °F
Suffolk
77 °F
Emporia
75 °F
Chesapeake
73 °F
Williamsburg
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57 °F
Hot Springs
59 °F
Wise
59 °F
Dulles Airport
59 °F
Martinsville
59 °F
Richmond Hanover County
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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 | 63 °F | Overcast | 10:54 PM EDT |
| Farmville | 64 °F | Overcast | 11:35 PM EDT |
| Roanoke | 64 °F | Light Rain Mist | 11:25 PM EDT |
| Hot Springs | 57 °F | Heavy Drizzle | 11:35 PM 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: | IFR (KROA) |
| Wind Speed: | 8.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 110° (ESE) |
| Ceiling: | 700 ft |
SPECI KROA 190325Z 11008KT 6SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC013 18/16 A3017 RMK AO2 RAB0257 P0000
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Music at Milano's | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Partly Cloudy, 77°F |
| Club Latino meeting | 7:00 PM EDT 2013-04-17 |
Partly Cloudy, 77°F |
| So You Think You Can Cook? | 5:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 82°F |
| CASA's Heart and Sole Ladies Night Out | 5:00 PM EDT 2013-04-18 |
Partly Cloudy, 82°F |
| WoodWork | 9:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72°F |
| TTBC Family First Fridays | 6:00 PM EDT 2013-04-19 |
Thunderstorm, 65°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Lakeview, Madison Heights, VA | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 98% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 712 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| VADOT Rt_460_@_Candlers_Mtn, Lynchburg, VA | 62 °F | 60 °F | 92% | ENE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 11:15 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Boxwood, Lynchburg, VA | 63.1 °F | 59 °F | 86% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 784 ft | 11:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Potato Hill - East Perch, Monroe, VA | 62.4 °F | 61 °F | 95% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 800 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Silver Creek, Lynchburg, VA | 62.4 °F | 62 °F | 98% | NE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 856 ft | 11:53 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Lakepointe, Ivy Hill, Forest, VA | 61.5 °F | 61 °F | 99% | ENE at 0.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 928 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Timberlake, Lynchburg, VA | 62.3 °F | 61 °F | 96% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 850 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Elk Valley Road, Forest, VA | 61.7 °F | 61 °F | 99% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mt. Haven, Forest, VA | 62.6 °F | 63 °F | 100% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 855 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Glicks Farm, Rustburg, VA | 62.8 °F | 62 °F | 97% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 824 ft | 11:56 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Pumping Station Road, Appomattox, VA | 62.6 °F | 61 °F | 95% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 840 ft | 11:00 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Breezy Knoll, Goode, VA | 62.7 °F | 62 °F | 98% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 985 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Dillwyn VA U, Wingina, VA | 58 °F | 58 °F | 100% | SE at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1538 ft | 11:34 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Notestein Farms, Appomattox, VA | 62.2 °F | 59 °F | 90% | ENE at 1.6 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 751 ft | 11:55 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Bedford City, Bedford, VA | 61.9 °F | 61 °F | 97% | ENE at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 904 ft | 11:48 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Suck Mountain, Bedford, VA | 60.6 °F | 60 °F | 98% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1960 ft | 11:57 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Vesuvius VA US, Vesuvius, VA | 54 °F | 53 °F | 95% | SE at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4038 ft | 11:34 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
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