Published: 2/26/2010 7:21 AM
Current weather conditions in Liverpool,NS:
4.7°C | Overcast w/ heavy rain | ENE 66 gust 81 km/h
(Normals: Max: 1°C Min: -8°C)
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The storm that is currently battering our area began to be felt yesterday afternoon as winds began to increase and there was some light rain.The winds grew stronger overnight and have caused some power failures throughout the province.There are reports of tree branches down in various places,as well.We have had some very heavy rain through the night and there’s lots more on the way.
· Wind warning for
Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are expected today especially over coastal areas.
· Rainfall warning for
Total rainfall amounts of 50 to 100 millimetres are expected.
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The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada:
Today
Rain at times heavy. Amount 50 to 70 mm. Wind east 60 km/h gusting to 90 diminishing to 40 gusting to 60 late this afternoon. High plus 4.
Tonight
Rain at times heavy ending late this evening then cloudy. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind east 40 km/h gusting to 60 diminishing to 20 late this evening. Low plus 1.
Saturday
Cloudy. Becoming cloudy periods in the afternoon. High plus 4.
Sunday
Periods of rain. Low zero. High plus 2.
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Today’s Weather Trivia:
26 February 1961Snow and ice pellets driven by high winds made it uncomfortable around Ste. Agathe, QC. Frozen rain on trees and wires damaged the village and cut electricity and telephone service. One person said the poplars looked like flag poles-the heavy ice stripped them of branches and limbs, leaving stark trunks. A patriotic rally at
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SKY EVENTS:
There are only some short early morning passes of the ISS visible here for the next while.
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-Al C
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