Liverpool,Nova Scotia - More weather warnings

Published:  2/28/2010 7:56 AM

Current conditions in Liverpool,NS: 2.5°C | Overcast w/ rain | NE 15 km/h

  (Normals: Max: 1°C Min: -8°C)

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We had lots of fog and some showers here yesterday and they all help chew up the snow that is still left on the ground.The afternoon temps were in the +5°C range and the winds were fairly light.The evening and overnight conditions were damp and mild.

This morning it is raining lightly but we are expecting some heavy rain,winds and storm surge later today and into tomorrow.

The following warnings were issued at 5:01 AM AST Sunday 28 February 2010:

·       Higher than normal water levels and heavy pounding surf may cause coastal flooding at high tide early on Monday.

·       Wind gusts up to 110 km/h are expected to develop later tonight and Monday morning.

·       Total rainfall amounts of up to 60 millimetres are expected through Monday afternoon.

The full and updated warnings at http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ns4.

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The 7 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada:

Today

Periods of rain. Amount 10 mm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming northeast 30 gusting to 50 this afternoon. High plus 3. 

Tonight

Rain at times heavy. Amount 30 to 40 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 80 overnight. Temperature steady near plus 4. 

Monday

Periods of rain ending in the evening then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Amount 10 mm. Wind northeast 60 km/h gusting to 90 diminishing to 40 gusting to 70 in the morning. Temperature steady near plus 4. 

Tuesday

Cloudy. Low plus 1. High plus 1.

Wednesday

Cloudy. Low minus 3. High plus 3.

Thursday

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Low minus 1. High plus 2. 

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 5. High zero. 

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 5. High plus 1.

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Today’s Weather Trivia:

28 February 2003: In Ottawa, ON, 1,500 families could neither shower nor flush due to frozen pipes. The city's thawing and steam machines worked overtime to fix the problem, the worst since 1994 when pipes froze in 2,500 homes and businesses. Since January 1, there had been 24 cold days (compared to 1 in 2002 and 1 report of frozen pipes); average is 15 days. Letting taps run slightly prevents freeze-ups.  – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

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SKY EVENTS:

There are only some short early morning passes of the ISS visible here for the next while.

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-Al C