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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. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 64 | 23 | 82 | 20 | 89 | 15 | 67 | 23 |
| Wind | 11 mph WSW | 17 mph WSW | 17 mph WSW | 7 mph SW |
| Humidity | 20% | 9% | 6% | 18% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 15% | 12% | 1% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:58 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 22 | 85 | 21 | 89 | 17 | 72 | 20 |
| Wind | 9 mph SW | 18 mph WSW | 20 mph WSW | 9 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 19% | 9% | 6% | 13% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 12% | 15% | 13% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:57 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 20 | 83 | 17 | 85 | 16 | 67 | 19 |
| Wind | 8 mph SW | 10 mph West | 9 mph WNW | 3 mph NW |
| Humidity | 21% | 8% | 7% | 15% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 12% | 12% | 2% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:57 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 13 | 86 | 16 | 89 | 17 | 70 | 29 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph SW | 9 mph SW | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 15% | 7% | 6% | 23% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 0% | 3% | 11% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:56 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 54 | 84 | 49 | 88 | 39 | 70 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 14 mph SSE | 13 mph South | 11 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 73% | 31% | 17% | 46% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 14% | 67% | 41% | 43% |
| Conditions | Clear | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:56 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 54 | 85 | 50 | 81 | 45 | 68 | 60 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 11 mph SSW | 10 mph South | 20 mph East |
| Humidity | 59% | 30% | 28% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 59% | 18% | 7% | 34% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:55 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 60 | 81 | 54 | 79 | 51 | 71 | 56 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 12 mph SE | 16 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 74% | 39% | 38% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 30% | 4% | 20% | 2% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:55 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 54 | 89 | 49 | 89 | 41 | 71 | 47 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 16 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 62% | 25% | 18% | 41% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 34% | 71% | 3% | 12% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:54 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 71 | 53 | 89 | 51 | 91 | 47 | 78 | 49 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 7 mph South | 8 mph South | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 54% | 27% | 21% | 35% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 12% | 44% | 16% | 3% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:54 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 51 | 87 | 49 | 88 | 45 | 77 | 47 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 6 mph South | 8 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 55% | 27% | 22% | 34% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 9% | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:54 AM
8:50 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 66 | 49 | 85 | 44 | 87 | 38 | 75 | 42 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 7 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 56% | 24% | 16% | 29% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 7% | 8% | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KMRF) | 82 °F | 51 °F |
| Record (KMRF) | 95 °F (2003) | 42 °F (2008) |
| Yesterday | 93.3 °F | 63.6 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| Van Horn, Texas | 83 miles | 2.7 | 7:05 PM CDT 2013-05-13 |
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:58 AM CDT | 8:44 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 6:31 AM CDT | 9:11 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:59 AM CDT | 9:43 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 5:25 AM CDT | 10:17 PM CDT |
| Moon | 3:14 PM CDT | 2:57 AM CDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 14h 39m | |
| Length of Day |
13h 46m
Tomorrow will be 1m 9s longer.
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| First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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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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| Alpine | 70 °F | Clear | 2:35 AM CDT |
| Marfa | 64 °F | Clear | 2:35 AM CDT |
| Fort Stockton | 74 °F | Clear | 1:53 AM CDT |
| Pecos | 66 °F | Clear | 2:35 AM CDT |
| 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 (KE38) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 94° (East) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KE38 190735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 T02121079
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 58 °F |
| Colorado vs. San Jose | 7:30 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 | Clear, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| 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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| Alpine Public Library Cam, Alpine, TX | 66.9 °F | - | 18 °F | 15% | East at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4475 ft | 2:47 AM CDT | Normal | |
| TW Ranch, Alpine, TX | 68.2 °F | - | 19 °F | 15% | WSW at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4200 ft | 2:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest ALPINE , Alpine, TX | 67 °F | - | - | - | SSW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4508 ft | 1:25 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Alpine 7 WNW TX , Alpine, TX | 72 °F | 73 °F | 18 °F | 13% | WNW at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4910 ft | 2:01 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest ALPINJ , Alpine, TX | 56 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4885 ft | 1:10 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest STROBL , Alpine, TX | 69 °F | - | - | - | NW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4560 ft | 1:40 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest MARFA , Marfa, TX | 65 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 4832 ft | 1:25 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS FORT DAVIS TX, Fort Davis, TX | 74 °F | 74 °F | 16 °F | 11% | WSW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4764 ft | 2:03 AM CDT | MADIS | |
| Marfa, Marfa, TX | 59.9 °F | - | 20 °F | 21% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4664 ft | 2:49 AM CDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest LENOX , Marathon, TX | 69 °F | - | - | - | NNW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4149 ft | 11:40 PM CDT | MADIS | |
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