7 November 2010 - Conditions at 6:40 AM: 10.6C, Overcast w/ rain, Wind: N 12 km/h

Yesterday was very wet here with heavy rainfall for most of the day and night.The Western Head weather station measured 87.8 mm.More rain is expected again today.Flooding is becoming an issue in some areas and the following press release is from EMO:

‘Rising water levels in lakes, rivers and streams around the
province have prompted the Emergency Management Office to ask Nova Scotians to exercise caution.
Acting Minister of Emergency Management Frank Corbett says with rivers and waterways rising quickly, it is possible to see overflow and fast moving waters, and that the safest thing to do is to stay away from the banks near swollen rivers and streams.’

Most of the rain will end later today but showers are expected to persist through most of this week.Temps will remain mild and above seasonal normals for the next few days.

The forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 9C / Min 1C)

Rainfall warning in effect.

Today

Rain at times heavy. Amount 25 mm. Fog patches. Wind north 20 km/h. Temperature steady near 11.

Tonight

Rain at times heavy ending overnight then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Amount 15 mm. Fog patches. Wind north 20 km/h becoming southeast 30 gusting to 50 overnight. Temperature steady near 12.

Monday

Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers in the morning. A few showers beginning near noon. Amount 2 mm. Fog patches. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming east 30 gusting to 50 in the afternoon. High 13.

Tuesday

Showers. Low 7. High 12.

Today’s Weather Trivia:

7 November 1951: 1951: At Wasaga Beach, ON, the worst storm in 20 years sent waves crashing inland battering stores and amusement concessions. On storm-tossed Lake Nipissing, high wind-waves damaged a dock and boathouse. An expensive launch tore from its moorings at Callander. Near Sault Ste. Marie, a barge with 13 men and 2 women aboard was cast adrift off Michipicoten Island. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

ISS visible sightings:

Date: Sunday, November 07, 2010

Time: 06:55 PM Duration: Less than 1 minute Maximum Elevation: 20° Approach: 17° above NNW Departure: 20° above NNW

The faint constellation Monoceros, the unicorn, rises in late evening, just below much-brighter Orion. It is to the lower left of Orion's Belt, a short line of three bright stars that rises straight up from the horizon.

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