Saturday, June 12, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Sunny with cloudy periods. High 19 except 25 inland.

12 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:18:47 AM : 12°C | Clear | Wind: W 7 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 20°C Min: 10°C)

Yesterday was another warm and sunny day with temps in the lower 20°Cs.The evening was generally clear and mild with temps dropping to near 12°C overnight

Today is expected to be somewhat similar to yesterday and then there is some rain on the way for late Sunday lasting into the early part of next week.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Today -- Sunny with cloudy periods. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 19 except 25 inland. UV index 7 or high.

 Tonight -- Clear. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Fog patches developing this evening. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low 11.

 Sunday -- Cloudy with sunny periods. Periods of drizzle beginning early in the evening. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the evening. High 16 except 22 inland.

 Monday -- Periods of rain. Low 9. High 15.

 

Today's Weather Trivia:

June 12,2007: Heavy flooding at Calgary's (AB) Queen's Park cemetery damaged 100s of graves, washing away many precious mementos lovingly left on them. Crews had to pump the area to assess the damage to 200 submerged graves, as well as re-sod numerous sunken graves-graves often sink up to 1.8 m after burial and must be refilled 2 or 3 times-and remove 100s of huge tree branches. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • (ISS): Next visible sighting:

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Time: 02:56 AM

Duration: 1 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 22°

Approach: 22° above ESE

Departure: 15° above E

 

 

Time: 04:27 AM

Duration: 3 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 47°

Approach: 15° above W

Departure: 34° above NNE

 

 

  • The Moon is "new" today, as it crosses the imaginary line between Earth and Sun. It will return to view as a thin crescent by Sunday or Monday evening, quite low in the west shortly after sunset. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: There is no  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

 

 

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Friday, June 11, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Sunny with cloudy periods.High 24. UV index 7 or high.

11 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:22:05 AM : 9°C | Clear | Wind: N 6 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 20°C Min: 10°C)

We had a very nice day here yesterday with temps in the lower 20°Cs,low humidity and light winds.The evening was clear and cool with temps dropping to the upper single digits overnight.

Today and tomorrow are expected to be quite warm with lots of sunshine and the dry weather will be with us through the weekend.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Today -- Sunny with cloudy periods. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 24. UV index 7 or high.

 Tonight -- A few clouds. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 10.

 Saturday -- Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 24.

 Sunday -- A mix of sun and cloud. Low 11. High 16.

Today's Weather Trivia:

June 11,1931: Before unhitching his horses, a farmer near Kipling, SK, was standing behind his binder. In the distance, his wife of 2 months stood watching him. Suddenly, she saw a bolt of lightning strike nearby. When the flash disappeared, she rushed over. The team was still standing, but her husband was dead. Lightning had struck his head, and the current had grounded him through his spinal column. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • (ISS): Next visible sighting:

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Time: 04:01 AM

Duration: 3 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 64°

Approach: 25° above SW

Departure: 25° above ENE

 

 

 

  • As we head toward summer, the days are longest for the year. The Sun is already up by the time most of us greet the day, and doesn't set until 8 or 9 p.m. or later. Twilight stretches the days even more; residents in far-northern states see just a few hours of darkness. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: There is no  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

 

 

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. High 14 except 18 inland.

10 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:23:12 AM : 10°C | Clear | Wind: SW 6 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 20°C Min: 9°C)

Yesterday was a nice day here with temps in the lower 20°Cs.There were some periods of cloudiness but there was no precip.The evening was 100% clear with temps in the lower teens.

There's a slight chance of some showers today but the rest of the week is expected to be sunny and warm.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Today --Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches early this morning. High 14 except 18 inland. UV index 6 or high.

 Tonight -- Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening. Clearing overnight. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 8.

 Friday -- Sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h near noon. High 24.

 Saturday -- Sunny. Low 8. High 21.

 

Today's Weather Trivia:

June 10,2008: In Montreal, clashing cold and warm fronts set off a storm, "a microburst," toppling century-old trees and ending the summer's only heat wave. Wind gusts of 111 km/h and baseball-size hail knocked out power to 63,000 Hydro-Québec customers. Near-hurricane-force winds churned up the St. Lawrence. On the Champlain Bridge, the microburst tipped over 7 tractor-trailers, injuring 2 people. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • (ISS): Next visible sighting:
  • Friday, June 11, 2010
  • Time: 03:35 AM
  • Duration: 2 minutes
  • Maximum Elevation: 20°
  • Approach: 19° above SSE
  • Departure: 15° above E

 

 

  • The planet Venus lines up with Pollux and Castor, the twin stars of Gemini, in the west the next few evenings. Venus is the brilliant "evening star." Pollux is to the right of Venus, with Castor about the same distance to the right of Pollux. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: There is a low  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

 

 

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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Sunny. High 19. UV index 7 or high.

9 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:54:10 AM : 10°C | Clear | Wind: NW 16 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 20°C Min: 9°C)

We had a very nice day here yesterday with mainly clear skies and temps at 20°C.The evening was clear and comfortable.Overnight temps dropped to 10°C.

Today is expected to be a repeat performance of yesterday and the forecast for the rest of the week has been revised.We’re looking at all sunshine from now and into next week.Temps are expected to be withing the seasonable range or higher.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

·         Today -- Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 19. UV index 7 or high.

·         Tonight --A few clouds. Low 9.

·         Thursday -- Sunny with cloudy periods. Increasing cloudiness late in the morning. High 14 except 19 inland.

·         Friday -- Sunny. Low 8. High 20 except 14 along the coast.

Today’s Weather Trivia:

June 9,1834: The weather was unseasonably cold across eastern Canada. The ice on many ponds was "thick as a penny-piece." The frost was strong, and streets were white with snow. Swallows and other small birds perished in great numbers. In a New Brunswick paper, it said: "one might imagine, that we had all, like so many Rip Van Winkles, slept the whole summer, and awaked in the month of November." – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • (ISS): Next visible sighting:
  • Thursday, June 10, 2010
  • Time: 04:42 AM
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Maximum Elevation: 55°
  • Approach: 16° above SW
  • Departure: 30° above E

 

 

 

  • Vega, the brightest star of Lyra, the harp, is in the northeast at nightfall. The remains of a star that was once like Vega stand to its lower right: the Ring Nebula. You need a telescope to see the nebula, which is thousands of light-years away. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: There is a no  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

 

 

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Sunny. High 16. UV index 7 or high.

8 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:16:43 AM : 11°C | Clear | Wind: W 13 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 20°C Min: 9°C)

Yesterday was a warm and sunny day here once the fog lifted in the early morning.The afternoon high was near 20°C and it was a little breezey.The evening was mostly clear with temps dropping to near 10°C overnight.

Sunshine is expected for the next couple of days and then there’s a chance of some showers in the latter part of the week.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

·         Today - Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h late this morning. High 16. UV index 7 or high.

·         Tonight -- Cloudy periods. Low 7.

·         Wednesday -- Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. High 18.

·         Thursday -- Periods of rain. Low 7. High 15.

 

Today’s Weather Trivia:

June 8,1954: This notice appeared in the daily newspaper in Sault Ste. Marie, ON: "Strange objects will be floating about Sault skies for six weeks. The objects will be plastic (weather) balloons, 40 to 60 feet in size, to be used in biological research. The balloons may be mistaken for 'flying saucers.'...The balloons will test the effect of higher altitude on living tissue."   Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • (ISS): Next visible sighting:
  • Wednesday, June 09, 2010
  • Time: 04:16 AM
  • Duration: 2 minutes
  • Maximum Elevation: 18°
  • Approach: 16° above SSE
  • Departure: 15° above ESE
  • The planet Mars and the star Regulus form a striking pair this evening. They are high in the west at nightfall. Orange Mars is the brighter of the two, with Regulus, the brightest star of Leo, the lion, a bit to its lower right. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: There is a no  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

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Monday, June 7, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Risk of a thundershower early this morning.High 17.

7 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:23:11 AM : 14°C | Overcast / Fog | Wind: S 25 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 20°C Min: 9°C)

We had a wet day here again yesterday especially during some thundershowers and heavy downpours in the late afternoon.The evening was also wet and foggy and the wind was quite brisk from the west.Temps were warm through the day and into the evening and ranged from 16°C to 20°C.More rain and thundershowers are expected today with some clearing on the way for tomorrow.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

·         Today -- Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thundershower early this morning. Amount 5 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 this morning. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate.

·         Tonight -- Cloudy periods. Low 8.

·         Tuesday -- A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 17.

·         Wednesday -- A mix of sun and cloud. Low 7. High 17.

 

Today's Weather Trivia:

June 7,2004: Strong winds and high seas defeated a champion sailor from Switzerland who was leading a prestigious race from Portsmouth, England, to Boston, MA. About 700 km from Newfoundland, the keel of his 15-m-long vessel broke in 3- to 4-m seas, with 35-knot winds and limited visibility. His boat flipped, but he was rescued by an oil tanker. Of the top 5 boats in the race, 3 had keel failures.   Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • (ISS): Next visible sighting:
  • Wednesday, June 09, 2010
  • Time: 04:17 AM
  • Duration: 2 minutes
  • Maximum Elevation: 18°
  • Approach: 16° above SSE
  • Departure: 15° above ESE
  • The planet Mars stands high in the western sky at nightfall. It looks like a bright orange star. And tonight it has an equally bright companion: Regulus, the brightest star of Leo, the lion, which stands just a whisker below the Red Planet. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: There is a no  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Liverpool,Nova Scotia - Cloudy. Rain beginning late this morning.Temperature steady near 13 except high 17 inland.

6 June 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:16:24 AM : 16°C | Overcast / Fog | Wind: SSW 14 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 19°C Min: 9°C)

Yesterday was quite wet and windy for the most part even though it started out warm and sunny.The clouds moved into the area mid-morning and we were having steady rain by noon time along with some occasional thunder and lightning.Most of the rain ended in the late afternoon and the evening was basically foggy.Temps ranged from 13 to 16°C throughout the day.

More rain is expected for the next couple of days.The latter part of this week is looking much better in the long range forecast.

 

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

·         Today -- Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this morning. Rain beginning late this morning. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Fog patches. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this morning. Temperature steady near 13 except high 17 inland. UV index 3 or moderate.

·         Tonight -- Rain. Risk of thundershowers. Amount 10 to 15 mm except locally 40 mm in thundershowers. Fog patches. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light overnight. Low 11.

·         Monday -- Rain ending in the morning then clearing. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light in the afternoon. High 16.

·         Tuesday -- A mix of sun and cloud. Low 9. High 18.

Today's Weather Trivia:

June 6,2005: Over 200 mm of rain had fallen in southern Alberta, filling rivers, creeks, and streams. Stream-flow rates 15 times their usual had kayakers ecstatic. In June, Calgary got 247.6 mm of rain (normal was 79.8 mm), the wettest month ever recorded. More than 2,000 Calgarians fled their homes as floodwaters filled basements with foul-smelling sewage and raised concern about clean drinking water. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

  • ISS): Next visible sighting:
  • Date: Monday, June 07, 2010
  • Time: 04:59 AM
  • Duration: 1 minutes
  • Maximum Elevation: 16°
  • Approach: 15° above SSE
  • Departure: 15° above ESE

 

  • Regulus, the brightest star of Leo, the lion, is well up in the western sky as darkness falls. Tonight, bright orange Mars is just a little to the upper right of Regulus. Tomorrow night, it will stand directly above the star. – [Star Date Online]

 

  • AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: There is a low  possibility of aurora activity tonight.

 

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