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WKYC Weather Plus Meteorologist AJ Colby

CLEVELAND -- This has been just a terrific day and it just keeps getting better.

A day filled with bright sunshine, warmer temps, colorful trees and flowers are all powerful sensory reminders that spring has sprung, and it's only a matter of time before the weather truly breaks in to a more summer-like pattern. Not quite yet, though...

Another potent cold front is on our doorstep and will begin to affect our weather late tonight and through the balance of the week. The coolest air will arrive late Wednesday night and Thursday as highs struggle to make 60 degrees.

Back to some good news: It'll be a great night for baseball down at Progressive Field tonight. Just take a light jacket or sweater with you and you should be good to go as they say.

On This Date In Weather History: 5/13/08

In 1981, a tornado that was 450 yards in width destroyed ninety percent of Emberson, Texas. People did not see a tornado, but rather a wall of debris. Homes were leveled. A man in a bathtub was thrown a quarter of a mile. In addition, a 1500 pound recreational vehicle was thrown 500 yards. Miraculously, no deaths occurred in
the tornado.

In 1988, strong winds along a cold front gusted to 69 mph in Myton, Utah. Temperatures surged into the 80s as far north as Montana.

In 1989, severe thunderstorms developed across portions of the southern Plains during the afternoon and overnight period. A thunderstorm in Killeen, Texas produced wind gusts to 95 mph, damaging 200 helicopters at Fort Hood. This caused near 500 million
dollars in damage. Another storm dropped softball sized hail on Hodges, Texas.

Weather Notes: Latest weather news

(Updated Frequently, Past stories are archived for 10 days)

Local Weather Stories from WKYC.COM/Weather

• Caught on tape: Cameras roll as twister tears through parking lot (5/12)
• Tornado season deadliest in a decade (5/12)
• Weather Service: Tornadoes reported in western Ohio (5/8)
• Wanted: Your photos for the Northeast Ohio Weather calendar! (5/7)
• Photos: Storms on 5/3/08 (5/4)
• Saturday storm reports - 5/3/08 (5/3)
• Friday storm reports - 5/2/08 (5/3)

Other Weather Stories from WKYC.COM/Weather

• Death toll up to 12,000 in China earthquake (5/13)
• High winds blow through southern California (5/13)
• At least 21 killed by severe weather in 3 states (5/11)
• 6.7 quake jolts Guam; no damage is immediately reported (5/9)
• Relief failing to reach hundreds of thousands in Myanmar (5/9)
• Southern storms spare some, damages other homes (5/9)
• Storms hit Southeast (5/9)
• Severe storms strike Southeast, damage Mississippi mall (5/8)
• More aid arriving as workers scramble to reach survivors (5/8)
• Myanmar is called a major disaster (5/8)
• Myanmar death toll passes 22,000; 41,000 missing (5/7)
• Chilean volcano leads to evacuations as eruptions continue (5/7)
• Small earthquake shakes Missouri; no reports of damage (5/5)
• Large waves sweep beach goers out to sea (5/4)
• Twisters tear up parts of 4 states; 8 die in Arkansas (5/3)

Worldwide Weather from USA Today:

• Dozens of Florida homes lost to wildfires (5/13)
• Pieces are in place for New England red tide (5/13)
• Tornado could push out town's last residents (5/13)
• Late spring storm brings light snow to Flagstaff area (5/13)
• More storms headed for tornado-damaged Missouri, Arkansas (5/13)
• Tornado deaths prove danger of staying in cars (5/13)
• U.S.: Wind could meet 20% of electricity needs (5/13)
• Mid-Atlantic rain spurs evacuations (5/12)
• Tornado season deadliest in a decade (5/12)
• Stubborn wildfires force evacuations in Florida (5/11)
• Bodies, survivors sought in tornadoes' wake (5/11)
• Land restrictions in place for Ariz. wildfire season (5/11)
• Thousands without power in W.Va. storms (5/11)
• The Nubrella: A brainstorm, or an idea that's all wet? (5/10)
• North Maine county declared federal disaster after floods (5/10)
• Storms batter Southeast, leaving 1 dead, 3 hurt (5/9)
• Is global warming to blame for Burma cyclone? (5/9)
• Planes fly more, emit less greenhouse gas (5/9)
• Virginia holds first tax holiday for hurricane preparedness (5/9)
• Possible tornado hits Tupelo, Mississippi (5/8)
• Strong storms leave damage in Oklahoma (5/8)
• Tornado touches down in Casper, Wyoming (5/8)
• Lack of radar hampered cyclone warning in Burma (5/8)
• Thunderstorms bring heavy rain, hail to Iowa (5/7)
• Firefighters make progress on blaze in central New Mexico (5/7)
• Koalas at risk from climate change (5/7)
• Wind to bring smoky haze toward Florida's Gulf Coast (5/7)
• Radio: Cyclone death toll above 22,000 (5/6)
• Junta slows cyclone aid to Burma (5/6)
• Death and despair in Burma (5/6)
• Power still out in South Dakota after storm (5/6)
• Firefighters make progress on blaze in central New Mexico (5/6)
• Weather service: Arkansas was swept by at least 10 tornadoes (5/5)
• Arkansas tornado survivors seek belongings (5/4)
• Evacuees in New Mexico return to burned area (5/4)
• Photo gallery: This week in weather (5/3)
• Burma: Cyclone kills more than 350 (5/3)
• Cyclone batters Burma's commercial capital (5/3)

Weather Focus from USA Today:

• Smoke from a distant fire (5/13)
• Messy Monday for the Mid-Atlantic (5/12)
• Storm causing delays at Northeast airports (5/9)
• Roll out the rain barrels (5/8)
• Flooding, tornadoes menace nation's mid-section (5/7)
• How do high and low pressure areas form? (5/6)
• How far away is the lightning? (5/5)

Fun Stories from "The Weather Guys" at USA Today:

• A brainstorm? Or an idea that’s all wet? (5/10)
• Weather window for attempts at Everest summit (5/8)
• "The sun'll come out tomorrow" (5/7)
• hen is a day an official precipitation day? (5/6)

Headlines from the National Weather Service & NOAA:

• NOAA Report: Contaminant Levels in U.S. Coastal Waters Reduced (5/13)
• Tornado Facts and Safety Tips (5/13)
• A New Wave of Learning (5/13)
• Arctic, Antarctic: Poles Apart in Climate Response (5/5)

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Earth & Space: News about our world & beyond

(Updated daily, Stories are archived for 10 days)

Out of this world stories from MSNBC.com

• Astronomers discover missing matter (5/13)
• Private space station prototype hits milestone (5/10)
• Shuttle astronauts rehearse launch day (5/10)
• Big Dipper to star in the spring sky (5/10)
• Data recovered from melted Columbia disk (5/10)
• Japan to use space for defense (5/10)
• Astronaut laughs it up for "Colbert Report" (5/9)
• Eight promising places for alien life (5/9)
• Radar could peer beneath Earth's ice sheet (5/8)
• When E.T. phoned home, where did he call? (5/7)
• Black hole rips apart screaming star (5/7)
• Shuttle astronauts ready for launch practice (5/7)
• Asteroid impact coated Earth in beads (5/7)
• Relive NASA's glory days in glorious HD (5/6)
• Jupiter's ring oddities "made in the shade"' (5/6)
• Scientists: Warming may greatest threat to tropical species (5/6)
• Watch the moon cover up a beehive (5/5)
• Space shuttle takes its place on the pad (5/4)
• Japan's laboratory ready to fly (5/4)
• Major Arctic sea ice melt is expected this summer (5/3)

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On This Date in Weather History: 5/12/08

In 1972, a cloudburst dumped 16 inches of rain north of New Braunfels, Texas, sending a 30-foot wall of water down Blueders Creek into the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers. This washed away people, houses and automobiles. The flood claimed 18 lives and caused more than 20 million dollars in damage.

In 1982, a late-season snowstorm struck the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. The storm produced 46 inches of snow in Coal Creek Canyon, located near Boulder, Colorado.

In 1988, a heat wave persisted in central California. Afternoon high temperatures of 100 degrees in Fresno and 102 degrees in Sacramento were records for the date.

On This Date in Weather History: 5/9/08

In 1977, the first May snow in 107 years occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, while 20 inches of snow fell in Norwalk, Connecticut.

In 1987, record high temperatures were set at 15 stations from the Pacific Northwest to the upper Mississippi Valley. Eugene, Oregon and Salem, Oregon recorded the fourth day in a row of record highs.

In 1990, severe weather developed in the Midwest. Four tornadoes occurred, including two F2 tornadoes in southern Illinois. West Salem, Illinois recorded a 100 mph wind gust and 4.5 inches of rain fell in northeastern Illinois.

News: Tornadoes reported in western Ohio

PORT WILLIAMS, Ohio -- The National Weather Service says funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported over about one hour in western Ohio as thunder showers moved through the area.

Meteorologist Myron Padgett says a tornado confirmed in Clinton County caused minor damage to trees and trailers at around 5:18 p.m. Thursday.

A Weather Service announcement says police reported that the tornado hit I-71. Mike Jones of the county's Emergency Management Agency says it appears wind also knocked down some power lines.

Padgett says brief tornado touchdowns also were seen in Greene County at about 5:25 p.m. and in Clark County at about 6:13 p.m. Sheriff's offices in the two counties reported no damage.

Courtesy: The Associated Press

On This Date in Weather History: 5/8/08

In 1784, several people in Winnsborough, South Carolina were killed, along with sheep and birds, as a hailstorm hit the city. The hailstones were said to measure 9 inches in circumference.

In 1981, one of the worst hail storms in history hit the Dallas/Forth Worth area of Texas. Baseball- to grapefruit-size hail and 100 mph winds caused 200 million dollars in damage. Eight inches of hail accumulated in Cedar Hill, Texas.

In 1990, severe weather pounded the central Plains and Midwest. Brewster, Kansas reported hail 3 inches in diameter while Wakeeney, Kansas recorded a 92 mph wind gust. In central Iowa, the town of Boone received 5 inches of rain, which flooded basements and left some areas under 4 feet of water.

On This Date in Weather History: 5/7/08

In 1840, the city of Natchez, Mississippi was nearly obliterated. A violent tornado destroyed boats on the Mississippi River landing, then plowed through the city. The tornado was so strong houses seemed to burst open. In all, 317 people died and over 1 million dollars in damage was reported.

In 1964, the coldest temperature on record for May in the United States occurred at White Mountain, California when the thermometer dropped to minus-15.

In 1988, a strong storm brought 3 feet of snow to the mountains of Wyoming and south-central Montana. The same storm brought 5 inches of rain to central Montana in 24 hours and caused severe flash flooding downstream in Wyoming.

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On This Date in Weather History: 5/6/08

In 1975, a large, destructive tornado struck Omaha, Nebraska. The tornado traveled for 10 miles and ranged up to a quarter of a mile wide. It was responsible for three fatalities and 250 million dollars in damage. The twister demolished 287 houses and over 1,400 others were damaged.

In 1987, record heat struck the West. Over 18 record highs were observed in California and Oregon. Sacramento, California reached 104 degrees, making that the warmest temperature ever to that point in the season.

In 1989, record cold was in place across the central United States. Up to 16 cities reported record lows, including Bismarck, North Dakota at 17 degrees; and Minneapolis, Minnesota at 26 degrees. The temperature at the start of the Kentucky Derby was 43 degrees, marking that the coldest start in 115 years of records up
to that point.

On This Date in Weather History: 5/5/08

In 1975, a large destructive tornado struck Omaha, Nebraska. The tornado traveled for 10 miles and ranged up to a quarter of a mile wide. It was responsible for 3 fatalities and 250 million dollars in damage. The the twister demolished 287 houses and over 1400 others were damaged.

In 1987, record heat struck the West. Over 18 record highs were observed in California and Oregon. Sacramento, California reached 104 degrees, making that the warmest temperature ever to that point in the season.

In 1989, record cold was in place across the central United States. Up to 16 cities reported record lows, including Bismarck, North Dakota at 17 degrees; and Minneapolis, Minnesota at 26 degrees. The temperature at the start of the Kentucky Derby was 43 degrees, marking that the coldest start in 115 years of records up
to that point.

Weather Photos: Storms - 5/3/08

Viewers and blog readers have submitted their weather pictures from the storms on May 3rd.

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Photo Courtesy: John Williams on 5/3/08

Storm Reports - 5/3/08

CLEVELAND -- Here are the local storm reports received from Saturday's thunderstorms that moved through the area:

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0450 PM     HAIL             CLYDE                   41.31N 82.98W 
05/03/2008  E0.88 INCH       SANDUSKY           OH   LAW ENFORCEMENT 

0525 PM     HAIL             BERLIN HEIGHTS          41.32N 82.49W 
05/03/2008  E0.88 INCH       ERIE               OH   TRAINED SPOTTER 


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