Sunny.High 22.UV index 9 or very high.

31 July 2010
Conditions at my location near Liverpool,NS at 8:03:03 AM : 16.2°C (Normals: Max: 24°C Min: 15°C) | Partly clear | Wind: NNW 14 km/h
It was quite warm here yesterday with temps in the upper 20Cs and mostly clear skies.The evening remained clear and it was perfect weather for viewing the planetary conjunction in the west.Overnight some clouds moved into the area but today is expected to be generally clear and warm.The sunny and dry weather is expected to stay with us until the middle of next week.

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today -- Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 22 except 19 along parts of the coast. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight -- A few clouds. Low 13.
Sunday -- Sunny with cloudy periods. High 24 except 19 along parts of the coast.
Monday -- A mix of sun and cloud. Low 17. High 25.



Today’s Weather Trivia:
31 July 2004: Fallen trees, wrecked cars, and damaged homes dotted St. Joseph, NB, after an apparent tornado touched down. At least one mobile home flipped over with 4 people inside. Violent winds also temporarily cut power to several homes. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:
• International Space Station (next visible sighting):
Date: Thursday, August 05, 2010
Time: 05:00 AM
Duration: 2 minutes
Maximum Elevation: 16°
Approach: 15° above SSE
Departure: 15° above ESE

• The Moon and the planet Jupiter highlight the sky late tonight. They rise in late evening, with Jupiter to the right of the Moon. Jupiter outshines all the other planets and stars in the sky at that hour, so it is hard to miss. – [Star Date Online]

• AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: High-latitude sky watchers should remain alert for auroras as the solar wind continues to blow.