Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning.High 24 except 20 along parts of the coast. UV index 7.

16 August 2010
Conditions at my location near Liverpool,NS at 6:54:33 AM : 16.1°C (Normals: Max: 23°C Min: 14°C) | Fog | Wind: WSW 2 km/h
It was another warm day here yesterday with lots of sunshine and temps in the mid 20Cs.Clouds moved into the area in the evening and temps dropped to the middle teens and held there overnight.This morning it is quite foggy but that is expected to lift later and another sunny and warm day is expected.Showers are on the way for tomorrow,continuing into Wednesday.


The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Today -- Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this afternoon. High 24 except 20 along parts of the coast. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight -- Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning after midnight. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Fog patches overnight. Wind south 30 km/h. Low 17.
Tuesday -- A few showers ending in the morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Fog patches along parts of the coast. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 24 except 20 along parts of the coast.
Wednesday -- A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 17. High 26.


Today’s Weather Trivia:
16 August 1909: Two terrific wind and rain storms passed over the Windsor, ON, region, inflicting serious damage. The winds tore off roofs and chimneys, damaged trees, injured several persons with flying debris, and unroofed 3 iron warehouses at the Hiram Walker distillery. The storms had sprung up quickly, catching many sailboats and canoes on the river, and reports of overturned boats were numerous. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:
• International Space Station (next visible sighting):
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 04:04 AM
Duration: 2 minutes
Maximum Elevation: 20°
Approach: 16° above NNW
Departure: 19° above NNE

Time: 05:39 AM
Duration: 2 minutes
Maximum Elevation: 34°
Approach: 15° above NW
Departure: 34° above NNE


• Orion, the hunter, one of the signature star patterns of winter, is climbing into view in the early morning sky. Orion clears the eastern horizon a couple of hours before sunrise and is high in the sky at first light. – [Star Date Online]

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