Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 6:00 AM:
+4.9C, Humidity 100%,Wind: W 8 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:
Liverpool: low +1.3C high +4.6C Max wind: E 19.5 km/h
Western Head: low +2.3C high +5.0C Max wind: E 35 gust 49
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It was a miserable day here yesterday with a cold rain persisting through
the day along with a cold wind.The rain mostly ended in the evening but
temps remained cool.
We may see some improvement today as clearing is expected and warmer temps
are on the way for the next few days.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :
(Normals: Max +10C / Min +2C)
Today
Periods of drizzle ending early this morning then cloudy with sunny periods.
Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50. High
7. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight
Clearing this evening. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low plus 2.
Friday
Sunny with cloudy periods. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late in the
afternoon. High 7.
Saturday
Sunny. Low zero. High 10.
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The marine forecast:
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southwest 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 15 early this morning
then increasing to west 25 to 30 near noon. Wind diminishing to
north 15 Friday morning and to light Friday afternoon. Chance of
showers today. Fog dissipating this afternoon.
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Today's Weather Trivia:
21 April 1855: A vicious wind storm struck the harbour in Collingwood, ON.
Found among the strewn debris were broken planks, roof parts, bedding, and
stove pipes. Three boats were tossed inland and smashed to pieces. Ice more
than a 0.5 m thick crashed into the pier. The harbour water rose and fell
1.5 m in less than 5 minutes. Suddenly the harbour was ice-free and
navigation could commence in a week. -Excerpt from 'The Canadian
WeatherTrivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada
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Sky Events:
Solar Activity: Solar activity is expected to be low.
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be LOW.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Time: 10:02 PM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 25° Approach: 24° above NNW Departure: 14° above NE
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The Lyrid meteor shower is at its best tonight. Unfortunately, the bright
gibbous Moon, which rises after midnight, fills the sky with light,
overpowering most of the meteors. If you can escape city lights, though, a
few may shine through.
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* The Western Head weather station is the official reporting station for
this area.It is NOT located in Liverpool but is approx 10kms outside of town
and on the seashore.The temperature difference between the town of Liverpool
and the weather station can be quite large,especially in the summer months.
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