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May 19, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 19, 2013
Mice and other critters return from a month long stay in space.
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May 19, 2013
Some locations have seen 5 to 6 inches of rainfall.
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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 19, 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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| Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. 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 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 64 |
| Wind | 1 mph SE | 3 mph SSE | 4 mph South | 1 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 100% | 97% | 90% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 100% | 90% | 90% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 89% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:15 AM
8:27 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 62 | 74 | 64 | 74 | 64 | 65 | 64 |
| Wind | 1 mph SSW | 3 mph SW | 7 mph SSW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 98% | 72% | 70% | 93% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 50% | 50% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 57% | 74% | 59% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:14 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 | 79 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 66 | 62 |
| Wind | 2 mph WNW | 4 mph WSW | 6 mph SW | 3 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 96% | 60% | 57% | 82% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 44% | 41% | 46% | 36% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:28 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 60 | 69 | 66 | 74 | 66 | 65 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph South | 6 mph South | 7 mph South | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 90% | 75% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 55% | 97% | 48% | 13% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:13 AM
8:29 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 63 | 63 | 68 | 65 | 72 | 67 | 65 | 60 |
| Wind | 5 mph South | 6 mph South | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 99% | 88% | 84% | 83% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 79% | 82% | 72% | 11% |
| Conditions | Fog | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:12 AM
8:30 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 62 | 56 | 75 | 58 | 75 | 56 | 62 | 55 |
| Wind | 4 mph WNW | 9 mph WNW | 11 mph WNW | 7 mph NW |
| Humidity | 83% | 53% | 53% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 60% | 49% | 54% | 6% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 54 | 72 | 55 | 73 | 56 | 61 | 51 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 8 mph NNW | 8 mph North | 5 mph North |
| Humidity | 82% | 56% | 53% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 6% | 13% | 44% | 9% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:11 AM
8:31 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 52 | 70 | 57 | 69 | 60 | 56 | 56 |
| Wind | 3 mph NNE | 4 mph ESE | 6 mph SE | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 86% | 63% | 72% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 55% | 49% | 53% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:32 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 52 | 66 | 58 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 56 |
| Wind | 3 mph East | 3 mph ESE | 5 mph SE | 4 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 75% | 85% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 62% | 70% | 76% | 73% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:10 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 67 | 62 | 60 | 60 |
| Wind | 2 mph SE | 4 mph SSE | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph South |
| Humidity | 97% | 72% | 86% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 50% | 48% | 46% | 53% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:09 AM
8:33 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 56 | 72 | 63 | 74 | 67 | 63 | 63 |
| Wind | 3 mph SSW | 5 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 73% | 76% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 70% | 56% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KUKF) | 80 °F | 50 °F |
| Record (KUKF) | 93 °F (2000) | 34 °F (1973) |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 6:15 AM EDT | 8:27 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:46 AM EDT | 8:56 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 5:10 AM EDT | 9:31 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:32 AM EDT | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Moon | 2:40 PM EDT | 2:26 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 10m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 12m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 66% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Last Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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84 °F
Jacksonville
83 °F
Tarboro
82 °F
Greenville
82 °F
New Bern
82 °F
Piney Island
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59 °F
Jefferson
60 °F
Franklin
60 °F
North Wilkesboro
60 °F
Roxboro
61 °F
Andrews
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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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| North Wilkesboro | 72 °F | Overcast | 3:35 PM EDT |
| Jefferson | 65 °F | Overcast | 3:35 PM EDT |
| Boone | 67 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 3:35 PM EDT |
| Statesville | 75 °F | Scattered Clouds | 3:35 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: | MVFR (KUKF) |
| Wind Speed: | 4.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 198° (SSW) |
| Ceiling: | 2300 ft |
METAR KUKF 191935Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT017 BKN023 OVC034 22/19 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SE
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Station Location | Temp. | Heat Index | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| APRSWXNET Hays NC , North Wilkesboro, NC | 69 °F | - | 68 °F | 98% | SSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1687 ft | 3:11 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| APRSWXNET Wilkesboro NC , Wilkesboro, NC | 74 °F | 74 °F | 68 °F | 81% | WSW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1112 ft | 3:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Millers Creek, Millers Creek, NC | 74.7 °F | 75 °F | 67 °F | 78% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 3:36 PM EDT | Normal | |
| W. Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkesboro, NC | 72.9 °F | - | 71 °F | 94% | NW at 0.5 mph | 0.04 in / hr | 1090 ft | 3:43 PM EDT | Normal | |
| The Day Family of Pleasant Hill, Elkin, NC | 70.5 °F | - | 67 °F | 89% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.09 in / hr | 1196 ft | 3:43 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Thurmond, NC | 70.8 °F | - | 68 °F | 90% | NNE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1480 ft | 3:39 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Western Wilkes County, Moravian Falls, NC | 67.5 °F | - | 67 °F | 99% | ESE at 4.0 mph | 0.06 in / hr | 2247 ft | 3:09 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Dobson, Dobson, NC | 71.6 °F | - | 68 °F | 89% | South at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 1357 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| RAWS RAVEN KNOB (SURRY CTY) NC, Lowgap, NC | 71 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | West at 3 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 1299 ft | 3:17 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS TAYLORSVILLE (LENOIR) NC, Hiddenite, NC | 75 °F | 75 °F | 69 °F | 82% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1189 ft | 3:04 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS RENDEZVOUS MTN. NC, Millers Creek, NC | 71 °F | - | 67 °F | 88% | SSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2383 ft | 3:10 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Darby, NC, Ferguson, NC | 71.3 °F | 71 °F | 66 °F | 83% | SSE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1874 ft | 3:43 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | |
| APRSWXNET Dobson NC , Dobson, NC | 73 °F | 73 °F | 67 °F | 82% | WNW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 3:18 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| rural, Laurel Springs, NC | 65.8 °F | - | 65 °F | 96% | SW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2980 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Job's Cabin Township, Purlear, NC | 64.6 °F | - | 65 °F | 100% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3008 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest U55A Sparta , Sparta, NC | 67 °F | - | 61 °F | 83% | South at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2831 ft | 3:15 PM EDT | MADIS | |
| Laurel Springs, Laurel Springs, NC | 64.2 °F | - | 62 °F | 92% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 3030 ft | 3:38 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Phillips Gap, Purlear, NC | 65.6 °F | - | 60 °F | 83% | SW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3150 ft | 3:32 PM EDT | Normal | |
| High Country Lights, Ennice, NC | 64.0 °F | - | 64 °F | 99% | South at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2871 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| edmonds, Ennice, NC | 67.3 °F | - | 66 °F | 97% | West at 2.7 mph | - / hr | 2766 ft | 3:29 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Air Bellows Gap, Whitehead, NC | 62.3 °F | - | 62 °F | 99% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 3650 ft | 3:35 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Blue Ridge Vista Cabin, West Jefferson, NC | 63.6 °F | - | 63 °F | 99% | East at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3407 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | Normal | |
| Downtown West Jefferson, West Jefferson, NC | 66.3 °F | - | 60 °F | 81% | SE at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3050 ft | 3:30 PM EDT | Normal | |
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