WOCN21 CWHX 151549
Special air quality statement for Nova Scotia issued jointly by
Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and
Wellness at 12:49 PM ADT Saturday 15 June 2013.
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Special air quality statement for:
=new= Mainland Nova Scotia.
Smoke plumes from forest fires over Quebec are being carried
Over Nova Scotia this afternoon.
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==discussion==
Forest fires over Quebec are producing significant smoke plumes that
are being carried southeastward by mid and low-level atmospheric
flow.
Satellite pictures and surface observations show a smoke plume
extending from Gaspé bay peninsula through Central New Brunswick.
The smoke may descend close to the ground for several hours.
Winds are expected to become more westerly later this afternoon and
push the smoke over Nova Scotia.
People with heart or lung conditions are reminded that they may
notice health effects during this statement period.
They should monitor the AQHI regularly and follow the health messages
recommended by the AQHI. Please visit WWW.AIRHEALTH.CA for more
information.
End
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Special air quality statement
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
T.S. Andrea
into wet low pressure system affecting Atlantic Canada this weekend.
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Monday, June 3, 2013
Weather report from Liverpool,Nova Scotia,Canada
Temps are back to normal after 3 days of 30C+ temps.
Today..Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle
late this morning and this afternoon with risk of thundershowers.
Fog retreating to the coast this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h
gusting to 50. High 15 except 22 inland. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight..Periods of rain mixed with drizzle. Amount 15 mm. Fog
spreading inland early this evening. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting
to 50. Low 14.
Tuesday..Periods of rain ending in the morning then clearing. Amount
2 to 4 mm. Fog retreating to the coast early in the morning. Wind
southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 in the afternoon
then becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40. High 23 except 14 along
parts of the coast.
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Today..Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle
late this morning and this afternoon with risk of thundershowers.
Fog retreating to the coast this morning. Wind southwest 30 km/h
gusting to 50. High 15 except 22 inland. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight..Periods of rain mixed with drizzle. Amount 15 mm. Fog
spreading inland early this evening. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting
to 50. Low 14.
Tuesday..Periods of rain ending in the morning then clearing. Amount
2 to 4 mm. Fog retreating to the coast early in the morning. Wind
southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 in the afternoon
then becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40. High 23 except 14 along
parts of the coast.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Weather report from Liverpool,Nova Scotia,Canada
(Temps are in °C)
Conditions on my station in Liverpool,N.S. at 7:30 AM:
Air Temp: -1.6
Conditions: partly clear
Windchill: -4.3
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 7.3 km/h N
Pressure: 983 mb
Min / max over the past 24 hours:
High: 7.1
Low: -2.6
Latest conditions reported from the local OFFICIAL weather station at
Western Head,N.S. :
0 °C
Snow
Windchill: -5 °C
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 17 km/h North
Wind Gust: km/h
Dew Point: -2 °C
Pressure: 994 hPa (Rising)
Updated: 7:00 AM ADT on March 26, 2013
Record values for today:
Highest Temperature (1960-2012) 9.5°C 1999
Lowest Temperature (1960-2012) -10.6°C 1960
Greatest Precipitation (1960-2012) 31.0mm 1964
Greatest Rainfall (1960-1975) 31.0mm 1964
Greatest Snowfall (1960-1975) 2.8cm 1967
Most Snow on the Ground (1960-2007) 10.0cm 1962
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Yesterday was fairly mild with a mix of sun and cloud.The evening was mostly
cloudy with temps a few degrees below 0.
Some flurries are expected later today with more on the way for tomorrow.
Today's Forecast:
Today..A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries early
this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming
northwest 30 gusting to 50 this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 5
or moderate.
Tonight..Cloudy. Rain showers beginning this evening then changing to
flurries or rain showers overnight. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting
to 50. Low zero.
Wednesday..Rain showers or flurries. Rainfall amount 2 to 4 mm. Wind
northwest 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. High plus 4.
Marine Forecast:
Wind northeast 25 knots backing to northwest 20 this afternoon then
to west 15 to 20 after midnight. Wind diminishing to variable 10 to
15 Wednesday afternoon then becoming northerly 10 to 15 Wednesday
evening. Chance of flurries or showers today. A few showers
Wednesday afternoon and evening. Temperatures near plus 2.
Today's weather trivia: 26 March 1830: Halifax was hit by one of the most
violent snow storms and destructive gales on record. Tidal water entirely
covered all the wharves, wetting everything, including the lower floors of
almost every house near the water. Rising waters swept away homes, wharves,
and a distillery, and killed 2 fine horses. Damage was also done to the
naval yard, particularly the wall in front of the Naval Hospital.
Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. ©
Environment Canada
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Conditions on my station in Liverpool,N.S. at 7:30 AM:
Air Temp: -1.6
Conditions: partly clear
Windchill: -4.3
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 7.3 km/h N
Pressure: 983 mb
Min / max over the past 24 hours:
High: 7.1
Low: -2.6
Latest conditions reported from the local OFFICIAL weather station at
Western Head,N.S. :
0 °C
Snow
Windchill: -5 °C
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 17 km/h North
Wind Gust: km/h
Dew Point: -2 °C
Pressure: 994 hPa (Rising)
Updated: 7:00 AM ADT on March 26, 2013
Record values for today:
Highest Temperature (1960-2012) 9.5°C 1999
Lowest Temperature (1960-2012) -10.6°C 1960
Greatest Precipitation (1960-2012) 31.0mm 1964
Greatest Rainfall (1960-1975) 31.0mm 1964
Greatest Snowfall (1960-1975) 2.8cm 1967
Most Snow on the Ground (1960-2007) 10.0cm 1962
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Yesterday was fairly mild with a mix of sun and cloud.The evening was mostly
cloudy with temps a few degrees below 0.
Some flurries are expected later today with more on the way for tomorrow.
Today's Forecast:
Today..A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of flurries early
this morning. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming
northwest 30 gusting to 50 this afternoon. High plus 5. UV index 5
or moderate.
Tonight..Cloudy. Rain showers beginning this evening then changing to
flurries or rain showers overnight. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting
to 50. Low zero.
Wednesday..Rain showers or flurries. Rainfall amount 2 to 4 mm. Wind
northwest 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. High plus 4.
Marine Forecast:
Wind northeast 25 knots backing to northwest 20 this afternoon then
to west 15 to 20 after midnight. Wind diminishing to variable 10 to
15 Wednesday afternoon then becoming northerly 10 to 15 Wednesday
evening. Chance of flurries or showers today. A few showers
Wednesday afternoon and evening. Temperatures near plus 2.
Today's weather trivia: 26 March 1830: Halifax was hit by one of the most
violent snow storms and destructive gales on record. Tidal water entirely
covered all the wharves, wetting everything, including the lower floors of
almost every house near the water. Rising waters swept away homes, wharves,
and a distillery, and killed 2 fine horses. Damage was also done to the
naval yard, particularly the wall in front of the Naval Hospital.
Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. ©
Environment Canada
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