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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 rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 42 | 65 | 43 | 68 | 41 | 57 | 39 |
| Wind | 3 mph WSW | 5 mph West | 12 mph NW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 63% | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 70% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 45% | 62% | 6% | 53% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:11 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 40 | 64 | 42 | 70 | 41 | 56 | 39 |
| Wind | 6 mph West | 9 mph NW | 9 mph NW | 5 mph South |
| Humidity | 57% | 43% | 35% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 70% | 32% | 9% | 38% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:10 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 42 | 69 | 44 | 75 | 45 | 60 | 42 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 5 mph North | 5 mph North | 2 mph SE |
| Humidity | 67% | 39% | 33% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 6% | 29% | 7% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:09 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 44 | 77 | 46 | 82 | 42 | 52 | 38 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 6 mph ESE | 7 mph SE | 9 mph West |
| Humidity | 66% | 32% | 25% | 59% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 32% | 67% | 71% | 82% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:08 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 37 | 52 | 32 | 60 | 33 | 50 | 29 |
| Wind | 5 mph NNW | 9 mph WNW | 5 mph WNW | 2 mph South |
| Humidity | 55% | 46% | 34% | 45% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 83% | 95% | 62% | 79% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:07 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 45 | 27 | 61 | 29 | 69 | 31 | 53 | 36 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 4 mph NNW | 5 mph NW | 3 mph West |
| Humidity | 49% | 29% | 25% | 52% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 2% | 14% | 6% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 33 | 62 | 38 | 69 | 37 | 49 | 35 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNW | 3 mph ENE | 6 mph NNE | 2 mph ENE |
| Humidity | 52% | 42% | 31% | 58% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 48% | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 35 | 63 | 38 | 67 | 41 | 55 | 37 |
| Wind | 4 mph WSW | 4 mph NW | 5 mph NNW | 4 mph NW |
| Humidity | 56% | 38% | 38% | 50% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 1% | 51% | 77% | 30% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 36 | 63 | 42 | 69 | 46 | 55 | 44 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 4 mph West | 4 mph WNW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 60% | 46% | 44% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 26% | 66% | 72% | 96% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 47 | 43 | 67 | 43 | 73 | 42 | 57 | 40 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 3 mph WNW | 4 mph NW | 1 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 42% | 32% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 98% | 95% | 91% | 93% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 39 | 72 | 37 | 71 | 36 | 60 | 36 |
| Wind | 1 mph SW | 3 mph NW | 4 mph NNW | 1 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 64% | 28% | 27% | 38% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 95% | 90% | 85% | 60% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly 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 | 55 | 36 | 73 | 40 | 68 | 42 | 51 | 43 |
| Wind | 2 mph SSW | 3 mph WNW | 6 mph NW | 6 mph West |
| Humidity | 48% | 29% | 40% | 72% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 35% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KLWS) | 72 °F | 48 °F |
| Record (KLWS) | 97 °F (2006) | 34 °F (1965) |
| Yesterday | 73 °F | 48 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 4 | ||
| 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 | 5:11 AM PDT | 8:18 PM PDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:35 AM PDT | 8:54 PM PDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:48 AM PDT | 9:41 PM PDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:52 AM PDT | 10:38 PM PDT |
| Moon | 1:03 PM PDT (5/18) | 1:30 AM PDT (5/18) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 19m | |
| Length of Day |
15h 07m
Tomorrow will be 2m 13s 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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72 °F
Pasco
70 °F
Moses Lake
69 °F
Walla Walla
68 °F
Yakima
68 °F
Ephrata
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35 °F
Stampede Pass
41 °F
Yakima
45 °F
Spokane Fairchild
46 °F
Chehalis
46 °F
Port Angeles
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| Sourdough Gulch | 0 in | 4000 ft |
| Spruce Springs | 0 in | 5700 ft |
| Touchet | 1 in | 5530 ft |
| Quartz Peak | 1 in | 4700 ft |
| Bunchgrass Meadow | 25 in | 5000 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 63 °F | Overcast | 5:56 PM PDT |
| Pullman | 57 °F | Overcast | 5:53 PM PDT |
| Walla Walla | 60 °F | Light Rain | 5:53 PM PDT |
| Lowell | 56 °F | N/A | 6:52 PM MDT |
| 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 (KLWS) |
| Wind Speed: | 0.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 90° (East) |
| Ceiling: | 9000 ft |
METAR KLWS 190056Z 00000KT 10SM OVC090 17/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01720050
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Clarkston Heights, Clarkston, WA | 64.0 °F | - | 44 °F | 48% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1390 ft | 6:16 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Normal Hill Weather Station, Lewiston, ID | 66.6 °F | - | 24 °F | 20% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 805 ft | 6:16 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Harvest Vista/Pheasant Trail Estates @ S, Lewiston, ID | 61.6 °F | - | 44 °F | 53% | East at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1435 ft | 6:16 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS ALPOWA CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR CLARK WA, Clarkston, WA | 64 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 779 ft | 5:15 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest Alpowa Summit , Pomeroy, WA | 60 °F | - | 41 °F | 49% | SW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1774 ft | 5:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| ITD Cottonwood ID , Juliaetta, ID | 66 °F | - | 46 °F | 48% | NE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 846 ft | 5:45 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| ITD Shirrod Hill ID , Genesee, ID | 56 °F | - | 34 °F | 42% | West at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2850 ft | 5:44 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Wawawai -Baker Ranch -South Rim, Colton, WA | 59.3 °F | - | 40 °F | 48% | West at 11.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2506 ft | 3:15 PM HST | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS CORRAL CREEK ID, Anatone, WA | 57 °F | - | 37 °F | 47% | WNW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2689 ft | 4:49 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS MISSION CREEK ID, Winchester, ID | 57 °F | - | 43 °F | 60% | NNW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3411 ft | 5:03 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| MesoWest SOURDOUGH GULCH , Anatone, WA | 50 °F | - | - | - | East at 1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4000 ft | 5:00 PM PDT | MADIS | |
| Camas Prairie, Reubens, ID | 53.0 °F | - | 41 °F | 63% | North at 3.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3480 ft | 6:15 PM PDT | Rapid Fire | |
| ITD Winchester ID , | 51 °F | - | 40 °F | 65% | NNW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3761 ft | 12:29 AM GMT | MADIS | |
| RAWS ALDER RIDGE WA, Pomeroy, WA | 48 °F | 48 °F | 41 °F | 76% | SE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4500 ft | 4:10 PM PDT | MADIS | |
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