Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Risk of thundershowers this morning.High 24.UV index 3.

17 August 2010
Conditions at my location near Liverpool,NS at 6:39:57 AM : 20.7°C (Normals: Max: 23°C Min: 14°C) | Overcast | Wind: SSW 16 km/h
We had another hot day here yesterday with temps in the upper 20Cs and rising humidity levels.The temps only dropped to 20C overnight and rain is on the way for today.It’s back to sunshine tomorrow but there’s a good possibility of more rain on the way for the weekend.


The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today -- Showers. Risk of thundershowers this morning. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Fog patches along parts of the coast. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 24 except 20 along parts of the coast. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight -- Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 16.
Wednesday -- Cloudy with sunny periods. Clearing early in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating late in the morning. High 26 except 21 along parts of the coast.
Thursday -- A mix of sun and cloud. Low 16. High 22.

Today’s Weather Trivia:
17 August 2005: Summer in Canada's northeastern boreal forest was the second warmest in nearly 60 years (+1.6°C). In Québec, dry weather, high temperatures, and lightning caused almost 2½ times the average area for the past 10 years to burn. In British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, cooler temperatures and the second wettest summer in over 50 years meant the fewest number of fires in 10 years. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada


Sky Events:
• International Space Station (next visible sighting):
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time: 04:29 AM
Duration: 2 minutes
Maximum Elevation: 23°
Approach: 15° above NNW
Departure: 22° above NNE

• The Moon and Antares, the bright orange star that marks the heart of Scorpius, snuggle close together tonight. At their closest, they will be separated by less than the width of a finger held at arm's length. – [Star Date Online]

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

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