Monday, August 23, 2010

Cloudy with sunny periods. 40 percent chance of showers.High 20. UV index 5.

23 August 2010
Conditions at my location near Liverpool,NS at 6:39:57 AM : 18.3°C (Normals: Max: 23°C Min: 13°C) | Overcast | Wind: ENE 6 km/h
Yesterday was sunny and warm with temps in the mid 20Cs.Humidity levels began to rise in the evening as clouds moved into the area.Some showers are expected today and then it’s back to sunshine for tomorrow.More rain is possible later in the week.
Tropical storm Danielle,in the south Atlantic,is expected to reach hurricane strength by tomorrow.If it continues on it’s present track,whatever is left of it will be in our area by the middle of next week.


The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today -- Cloudy with sunny periods. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming east 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight -- Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing before morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 14.
Tuesday -- A mix of sun and cloud. High 22.
Wednesday -- Sunny. Low 13. High 23.

Today’s Weather Trivia:
23 August 1896: A Lizard Lake, SK, farmer very narrowly escaped death. As he was cutting hay with his new steel mower, a thunderstorm suddenly arose and lightning struck the machine, momentarily stunning him. On coming to, he found the electrical charge had removed all the paint from the metal and coated it with a yellow sulphurous dust. The machine had no other damage and the horses were unhurt. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada


Sky Events:
• International Space Station (next visible sighting):
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Time: 10:06 PM
Duration: Less than 1 minute
Maximum Elevation: 20°
Approach: 16° above SW
Departure: 20° above SW

• The Summer Triangle stands high overhead this evening. Inside the triangle, look for the Coat Hanger Cluster. Binoculars reveal six stars in a line, which form the hanger's cross bar, while four others curl away from the bar to form the hook. – [Star Date Online]

• AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: Auroral activity will be low.

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