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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 a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 43F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 45 | 59 | 45 | 57 | 45 | 48 | 43 |
| Wind | 6 mph WNW | 5 mph NNW | 6 mph North | 6 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 92% | 59% | 61% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 80% | 82% | 91% | 90% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:43 AM
8:55 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 41 | 54 | 39 | 52 | 43 | 45 | 39 |
| Wind | 7 mph NW | 10 mph NNW | 14 mph North | 6 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 84% | 58% | 67% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 80% | 80% | 70% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 98% | 93% | 93% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:42 AM
8:56 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 37 | 54 | 39 | 57 | 37 | 45 | 36 |
| Wind | 11 mph NNW | 12 mph North | 10 mph NNW | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 86% | 55% | 46% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 70% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 72% | 56% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:41 AM
8:57 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 41 | 36 | 63 | 37 | 64 | 36 | 45 | 37 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 9 mph ESE | 9 mph East | 8 mph SE |
| Humidity | 81% | 38% | 34% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 41% | 41% | 97% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:40 AM
8:58 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 41 | 52 | 43 | 61 | 45 | 48 | 45 |
| Wind | 7 mph SE | 11 mph ESE | 16 mph ESE | 11 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 92% | 69% | 52% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 98% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:39 AM
9:00 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 45 | 59 | 46 | 66 | 52 | 50 | 48 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 10 mph ESE | 12 mph ESE | 0 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 92% | 64% | 58% | 94% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 86% | 28% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:38 AM
9:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 39 | 63 | 25 | 66 | 37 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 4 mph SW | 16 mph ESE | 5 mph East |
| Humidity | 84% | 24% | 34% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 67% | 5% | 69% | 19% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:37 AM
9:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 36 | 66 | 52 | 72 | 52 | 55 | 52 |
| Wind | 2 mph East | 8 mph East | 14 mph East | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 62% | 57% | 49% | 88% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 3% | 98% | 62% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
9:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 52 | 63 | 52 | 63 | 52 | 50 | 50 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSE | 4 mph NW | 3 mph North | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 95% | 67% | 67% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 47% | 55% | 56% | 60% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:36 AM
9:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 45 | 59 | 37 | 61 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 4 mph WNW | 3 mph NNW | 2 mph NW |
| Humidity | 100% | 44% | 31% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 64% | 51% | 38% | 44% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:35 AM
9:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 30 | 59 | 34 | 59 | 36 | 48 | 36 |
| Wind | 4 mph West | 4 mph NNW | 4 mph North | 2 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 60% | 36% | 39% | 60% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 47% | 44% | 37% |
| 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 | 45 | 36 | 61 | 36 | 61 | 36 | 50 | 39 |
| Wind | 5 mph West | 5 mph NW | 5 mph NW | 3 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 69% | 39% | 37% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Partly 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 (KGTF) | 65 °F | 39 °F |
| Record (KGTF) | 90 °F (1897) | 27 °F (1977) |
| Yesterday | 65 °F | 36 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 14 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| Three Forks, Montana | 102 miles | 2.7 | 2:46 AM MDT 2013-05-14 |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:43 AM MDT | 8:55 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:07 AM MDT | 9:32 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:20 AM MDT | 10:19 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:21 AM MDT | 11:19 PM MDT |
| Moon | 1:36 PM MDT (5/18) | 2:05 AM MDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 24m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 11m
Tomorrow will be 2m 17s longer.
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| First Quarter, 59% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Miles City
73 °F
Baker
73 °F
Glendive
71 °F
Sidney-Richland
65 °F
Glasgow
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39 °F
West Yellowstone
42 °F
Butte
44 °F
Dillon
46 °F
Bozeman
46 °F
Cut Bank
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Park | 10 in | 7410 ft |
| Stringer Creek | 1 in | 6550 ft |
| Spur Park | 40 in | 8100 ft |
| Daisy Peak | 0 in | 7600 ft |
| Pickfoot Creek | 0 in | 6650 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmstrom AFB | 59 °F | Overcast | 7:56 PM MDT |
| Great Falls | 55 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 7:53 PM MDT |
| Lewistown | 54 °F | Overcast | 7:54 PM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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SKW4760 Salt Lake City, UT |
KGTF | 09:16PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KGFA) |
| Wind Speed: | 11.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 320° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | 7000 ft |
METAR KGFA 190156Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM FEW047 SCT060 OVC070 15/06 A2993 RMK AO2 TSB35E51 SLP158 T01500061
| 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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| MesoWest Monarch Canyon US-89 MP 53.5 , Monarch, MT | 52 °F | - | 37 °F | 56% | NW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5196 ft | 7:31 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest DEADMAN CREEK , Neihart, MT | 49 °F | 49 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6450 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest STRINGER CREEK , Neihart, MT | 47 °F | 47 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 6549 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest ONION PARK , Neihart, MT | 43 °F | 43 °F | 41 °F | 93% | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 7410 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| HADS SMITH RVR BLO EAGLE CK MT, White Sulphur Springs, MT | 56 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4350 ft | 7:15 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Geyser , Geyser, MT | 54 °F | - | 40 °F | 59% | ENE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4221 ft | 7:49 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS PORPHYRY MT, Neihart, MT | 39 °F | 33 °F | 37 °F | 94% | North at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 8231 ft | 7:05 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS ALPHA MT, Raynesford, MT | 61 °F | - | 42 °F | 50% | NNW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3994 ft | 7:54 PM MDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest SPUR PARK , Neihart, MT | 42 °F | 42 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 8100 ft | 7:00 PM MDT | MADIS | |
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