Conditions at 6:37 AM: 19.1C, Rain, Wind: S 38 km/h

2 October 2010 

Yesterday was another hot and stick day here with temps once again in the mid 20Cs and high humidity.The wind was also quite brisk from the SW for most of the day.The evening was also warm with temps in the lower 20s where they held through the overnight hours.Rain began early this morning and there have been a few heavy showers so far.

Today we should see a change to more seasonable weather as the day progresses.We should have clear skies tonight and conditions may be favorable to view comet 103P/Hartley 2 that is gradually becoming brighter as it gets closer to the Earth.

 

 

The  forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 15C / Min 7C)

• Today

Showers ending this morning then clearing. Risk of a thundershower early this morning. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 40 km/h becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 this morning. Temperature falling to 16 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate.

 

• Tonight

Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming north 20 this evening. Low 7.

 

• Sunday

Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Wind north 20 km/h. High 16.

 

• Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 15.

 

 

Today’s Weather Trivia:

2 October 1956: 1956: At Gananoque, ON, lightning struck and paralyzed a veterinarian from the waist down when the charge hit the barn where he was attending a cow. The bolt killed the cow and then knocked down, but did not injure, 2 other persons. An eyewitness dragged the doctor to safety before the barn burned to the ground. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

 

 

Sky Events:

• International Space Station (visible sighting):

Date: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Time: 05:21 AM 

Duration: 1 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 24°

Approach: 24° above SE

Departure: 18° above E

 

• The constellation Lyra, the harp, stands high overhead as darkness falls this evening. Its most prominent feature is Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

 

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