Saturday, June 4, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada - June 4,2011 @ 7:30 AM: +10.2°C / Overcast / Humidity 92% / Wind NE 4.8 km/h



Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 7:00 AM:
+9.5°C, Humidity 96%,Wind: NE 2 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:

Liverpool: low +9.0°C high +21.2°C Max wind: NW 13.4 km/h

Western Head: low +7.8°C high +18.9°C Max wind: NW 25 gust 37 km/h

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Yesterday was a mostly cloudy day with cool temps.The 21C high was achieved
in the early afternoon and was short lived.Most of the day was cloudy with
cooler temps and gusty winds.The wind died out in the evening but the cloudy
conditions persisted and lasted overnight.
We are expecting some sunshine today but temps will be on the cool side of
the seasonal norms.Warmer air will begin to move in tomorrow but,at this
point,showers are expected for most of next week.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Land:
(Normals: Max +19C / Min +9C)

Today:Cloudy with sunny periods. 40 percent chance of showers this
afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 13. UV index 6 or
high.
Tonight:Cloudy periods. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Fog
patches. Low 7.
Sunday:Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon with a few showers
beginning in the evening. Fog patches in the evening. High 15 except 19
inland.
Monday:Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 9.

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Marine:
Wind light becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots Sunday afternoon. Chance
of showers this morning. A few showers beginning Sunday evening. Fog
patches forming late this evening.

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Today's Weather Trivia:
1953: Weeks of drenching rains washed out bridges and flooded highways,
threatening to keep Manitobans away from a provincial vote. Returning
officers to the east and north of Riding Mountain National Park complained
about difficulties in getting ballot boxes and themselves through the mud to
the polls. People guessed that the vote wouldn't be counted until after
flood waters receded.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada


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Sky Events:

Solar Activity:
Solar activity is expected to low with a slight chance for an isolated
M-class event.
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH:
The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly active with isolated minor
storm conditions, and isolated major storm levels at high latitudes
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Sunday, June 05, 2011 Time: 01:52 AM Duration: Less than 1 minute Maximum
Elevation: 10° Approach: 10° above ENE Departure: 10° above ENE
Sunday, June 05, 2011 Time: 03:24 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum Elevation:
35° Approach: 26° above WNW Departure: 29° above NNE
Sunday, June 05, 2011 Time: 04:58 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum Elevation:
18° Approach: 10° above NW Departure: 18° above N
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Procyon, the brightest star of Canis Minor, the little dog, is well to the
lower left of the Moon as darkness falls. Pollux and Castor, the "twins" of
Gemini, are about the same distance to the upper right of the Moon.

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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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Friday, June 3, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada - June 3,2011 @ 7:30 AM: +11.5°C / Partly clear / Humidity 70% / Wind W 1.2 km/h

Photo:Last night's sky.
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Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 7:00 AM:
+11.0°C, Humidity 76%,Wind: W 16 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:

Liverpool: low +9.6°C high +26.7°C Max wind: SW 15.9 km/h

Western Head: low +7.2°C high +18.2°C Max wind: SSW 31 gust 41 km/h

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It was a very nice day here yesterday after the storm on Wednesday
night.Humidity levels had dropped and temps reached into the upper 20Cs.The
wind was a little gusty but it died out in the evening and temps remained
mild.Some clouds moved in overnight and we are expecting some shower
activity today.The weekend is expected to be sunny and seasonable.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Land:
(Normals: Max +19C / Min +8C)

Today:Cloudy with sunny periods and 40 percent chance of showers. A few
showers beginning late this afternoon. High 16. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight:A few showers ending after midnight then cloudy with 40 percent
chance of showers. Amount 2 mm. Low 8.
Saturday:A mix of sun and cloud. High 14.
Sunday:A mix of sun and cloud. Low 8. High 19.

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Marine:
Wind westerly 15 knots increasing to northerly 15 to 20 near midnight
then diminishing to northeast 10 to 15 near noon Saturday. Wind
diminishing to light Saturday evening. Chance of showers tonight.

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Today's Weather Trivia:
1914: Hailstones the size of pigeon eggs fell during a storm at Bittern
Lake, AB. The storm smashed windows, overturned 15 small structures, blew
off the roofs of 2 boxcars, and killed hundreds of chickens. Hail entered
through windows on the east side and broke windows on the opposite side.
Old-timers claimed they had never seen such a storm.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada


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Sky Events:

Solar Activity:
Solar activity is expected to be low with a slight chance for an M-class
event.
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be low.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Saturday, June 04, 2011 Time: 03:05 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 72° Approach: 72° above NNE Departure: 19° above NE
Saturday, June 04, 2011 Time: 04:38 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 22° Approach: 11° above WNW Departure: 20° above N
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The Sun, Moon, and planets move in front of the zodiac, the "pathway of
animals." The only inanimate member of the zodiac is Libra, the scales of
justice. Libra arcs across the southern sky this evening. Its four main
stars form a lopsided square.

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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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Thursday, June 2, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada - June 2,2011 @ 8:20 AM: +13.1°C / Overcast / Humidity 88% / Wind SW 4.8 km/h


Photo: A shot of some of last night's intense lightning.
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 I can't believe I wrote the original post....guess I was suffering from not having a good night's sleep due to the storm and fire trucks going through the neighborhood @ ~1:30 AM :-)......
The post has now been edited to be grammatically correct :-).




Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 8:00 AM:
+8.2°C, Humidity 100%,Wind: SSW 18 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:
Liverpool: low +9.6°C high +18.3°C Max wind: SW 34.2 km/h
Western Head: low +9.0°C high +13.9°C Max wind: SSW 42 km/h
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Yesterday was mostly cloudy and a little breezy but warm.A major
thunderstorm moved into the area in the mid-evening and continued until the
early hours of the morning.There were multiple widespread power outages and
lightning strikes.The rain was torrential through parts of the storm and 22.8mm
was measured at the Western Head weather site.
We should see some clearing with very warm temps today but it's back to
cooler temps and showers tomorrow.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :
Land:
(Normals: Max +19C / Min +8C)
Today:Showers ending early this morning then clearing. Fog patches
dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 21
except 16 along parts of the coast. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight:Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind
southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Wind becoming
northwest 20 overnight. Low 9.
Friday:Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers in the morning and early in
the afternoon. Showers beginning in the afternoon. Amount 2 to 4 mm. High
14.
Saturday:A mix of sun and cloud. Low 9. High 14.
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Marine:
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southwesterly 25 knots diminishing to southwest 15 to 20 this
morning then veering to northwest 15 to 20 overnight. Showers and
thunderstorms ending this morning. A few showers beginning
overnight. Fog patches dissipating this afternoon.
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Today's Weather Trivia:
1920: While every able-bodied man in northern New Brunswick worked night and
day fighting wildfires, other residents prayed for rain. Their prayers were
answered. A heavy downpour lasting 2 hours aroused the hopes of firefighters
in Restigouche County, where fires burned the fiercest. Other parts of the
province received enough moisture to bring some of the worst fires under
control.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada

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Sky Events:
Solar Activity:
Solar activity is expected to be low
with a slight chance for an M-class event.
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be low.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Friday, June 03, 2011 Time: 02:42 AM Duration: 1 minutes Maximum Elevation:
19° Approach: 19° above E Departure: 11° above ENE
Friday, June 03, 2011 Time: 04:13 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation:
34° Approach: 12° above W Departure: 29° above NNE
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Look toward the east and northeast late this evening for the Summer
Triangle. Its brightest point, Vega, rises first. Look to its lower left for
Deneb, the "tail" of Cygnus, the swan. And to its lower right is Altair, in
Aquila, the eagle.
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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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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada - June 1,2011 @ 8:10 AM: +9.6°C / Overcast / Humidity 74% / Wind SE 7.3 km/h



Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 7:00 AM:
+7.8°C, Humidity 92%,Wind: SSE 14 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:

Liverpool: low +7.2°C high +22.2°C Max wind: SW 15.9 km/h

Western Head: low +7.6°C high +18.3°C Max wind: SSW 15 km/h

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We had a nice day here yesterday with warm temps and low humidity levels.The
sky was generally clear through the day and the night.Clouds moved in
overnight but it should clear later and we are expected to have another warm
and sunny day.There is a possibility of some showers tonight but it's back
to sunshine for tomorrow.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Land:
(Normals: Max +19C / Min +8C)

Today:A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 20 km/h this morning then
increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this afternoon. High 22 except 17 along parts
of the coast. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight:Cloudy. Showers or thundershowers beginning this evening. Amount 2
to 4 mm except 10 mm in thundershowers. Fog patches developing overnight.
Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60. Low 13.
Thursday:Clearing late in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the
morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light in the evening.
High 21 except 14 along parts of the coast.
Friday:Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 9. High 14.

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Marine:
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind light increasing to southwesterly 20 to 25 knots early this
evening then diminishing to southwest 15 to 20 Thursday morning.
Showers beginning near midnight and ending Thursday morning with a
risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches forming near midnight and
dissipating Thursday afternoon.

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Today's Weather Trivia:
1925: An intense lightning storm in central Ontario was at its worst along
the Spanish River. While driving their animals to shelter, 2 men from
Sudbury were struck by a bolt of lightning. It killed one man instantly. The
other was blinded and doctors doubted he would recover his sight. Close by,
another man escaped uninjured, but the single bolt killed 4 horses and
several cattle.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada


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Sky Events:

Solar Activity: Solar activity is expected to be low, with a slight chance
for M-class events for the next three days (1 - 3 Jun).
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be moderate.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Thursday, June 02, 2011 Time: 03:50 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 81° Approach: 44° above WSW Departure: 30° above NE
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Asteroid 2009 BD will pass about 200,000 miles from Earth today, which is
less than the distance to the Moon. The truck-sized boulder is too small to
see without a good-sized telescope.

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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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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada @ 10:00 AM: +18.2°C / Clear / Humidity 42% / Wind N 2.4 km/h



Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 9:00 AM:
+15.3°C, Humidity 69%,Wind: N 4 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:

Liverpool: low +10.2°C high +27.3°C Max wind: SW 12.2 km/h

Western Head: low +8.8°C high +23.9°C Max wind: SW 22 km/h

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We had a mostly sunny and very warm day here yesterday with humidex readings
of 29.6°C measured here at my station.The evening was very warm and the sky
remained clear.
Today is expected to be similar to yesterday.Cooler temps and increasing
cloudiness will move in tomorrow ahead of showers for the rest of the week.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Land:
(Normals: Max +18C / Min +8C)

Today:Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High 18. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight:Clear. Becoming cloudy periods near midnight. Low 9.
Wednesday:A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming south 20 km/h in the morning
then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 in the afternoon. High 12 except 18
inland.
Thursday:Showers. Low 10. High 19.

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Marine:
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind northerly 10 to 15 knots diminishing to light this morning then
increasing to south 15 Wednesday morning. Wind increasing to
southwest 20 Wednesday evening.

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Today's Weather Trivia:
2004: The best thing about Manitoba's May weather was that it finally ended
when the month ended. Miserable rain forced the cancellation of outdoor
activities including the Teddy Bears' Picnic, racing at Assiniboia Downs,
and Blue Bombers' football practices. Patio businesses endured heavy
losses-at this time last year there had been at least 30 good patio days,
compared to 2 this year.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada


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Sky Events:

Solar Activity: Solar activity is expected to be very low for the next three
days (23-25 May) with a slight chance for a C-class event on day one (23
May).
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be QUIET.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Time: 03:29 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 33° Approach: 33° above SE Departure: 11° above ENE
Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Time: 05:02 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 33° Approach: 10° above W Departure: 29° above N
Shuttle:
Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Time: 03:28 AM Duration: 2 minutes Maximum
Elevation: 33° Approach: 33° above SE Departure: 10° above ENE
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A partial eclipse will streak across the Arctic tomorrow as the new Moon
partially covers the Sun. It will be visible from Alaska, but not the Lower
48 states. The Moon will return to view as a crescent low in the west on
Thursday evening.

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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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Monday, May 30, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada @ 7:10 AM: +11.8C / Overcast / Humidity 89% / Wind SW 2.4 km/h



Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 7:00 AM:
+9.0C, Humidity 100%,Wind: SSW 26 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:

Liverpool: low +11.5°C high +21.3°C Max wind: SW 17.1 km/h

Western Head: low +9.3°C high +12.6°C Max wind: SSW 22 km/h

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We had a very warm and humid day here yesterday with temps reaching into the
lower 20Cs.Winds were light and humidity levels were high.Most of the day
was cloudy with brief periods of sunshine.The evening was warm and calm with
some light fog.
We have a possibility of some showers today,clear and warm tomorrow.Showers
and clouds are expected for the rest of the week.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Land:
(Normals: Max +18C / Min +8C)

Today:Cloudy. A few showers beginning this morning and ending this
afternoon. Risk of thunderstorms this morning and early this afternoon.
Local amount 10 mm. Fog dissipating this morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h
becoming light this morning. High 22 except 12 along parts of the coast. UV
index 3 or moderate.
Tonight:Cloudy periods. Becoming clear this evening. Wind northwest 20 km/h
becoming light this evening. Low 9.
Tuesday:Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light early in the evening.
High 20.
Wednesday:Cloudy. Low 7. High 12.

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Marine:
Wind southwest 15 to 20 knots veering to northwest 15 to 20 this
evening then diminishing to northerly 10 to 15 overnight. Wind
becoming variable 10 to 15 Tuesday morning. A few showers beginning
early this morning and ending this afternoon with a risk of
thunderstorms. Fog banks dissipating overnight.

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Today's Weather Trivia:
2005: A pilot flying a Cessna 172 from Calgary, AB, to Victoria, BC, landed
on a busy highway near Hope, BC. When the weather closed in, she descended
800 m, but was still trapped in heavy cloud. She cruised low over Highway 3,
waiting for an empty section between vehicles. On landing, the plane
incurred only minor damage to a wing tip from hitting a sapling as it was
steered off the highway.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada


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Sky Events:

Solar Activity: Solar activity is expected to be low to moderate. More
C-class events are expected and there is a continued chance of an M-class
event.
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be low.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Time: 03:07 AM Duration: Less than 1 minute Maximum
Elevation: 11° Approach: 11° above ESE Departure: 10° above ESE
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Time: 04:38 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation:
79° Approach: 13° above WSW Departure: 39° above NE
Shuttle:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Time: 03:05 AM Duration: Less than 1 minute Maximum
Elevation: 10° Approach: 10° above ESE Departure: 10° above ESE
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Time: 04:38 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation:
78° Approach: 13° above WSW Departure: 39° above NE
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The brilliant planet Venus stands just to the right of the crescent Moon as
dawn twilight paints the sky tomorrow. They are quite low in the sky, but
with a clear horizon you should be able to pick them out. Mars is to the
upper right of Venus, and binoculars will help you find it.

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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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Sunday, May 29, 2011

#Weather in #Liverpool,#Canada @ 9:10 AM: +15.8°C / Mostly clear / Humidity 82% / Wind SW 4.8 km/h



Official conditions (via the Western Head* wx station) @ 6:00 AM:
+10.6°C, Humidity 100%,Wind: SSW 7 km/h
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Last 24 hrs min/max:

Liverpool: low +10.6°C high +21.3°C Max wind: SW 11 km/h

Western Head: low +9.1°C high +12.0°C Max wind: SSW 11 km/h

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After a cloudy start,yesterday turned out to be quite warm and sunny in the
afternoon. The difference between the actual daytime Liverpool temps
measured here and the 'Liverpool' temps measured at Western Head were quite
large which is quite normal for this time of the year.The evening was mostly
overcast but temps remained very warm overnight.
It is quite warm here this morning and today should be similar to yesterday
but with more of the sun.Showers are expected tomorrow and then the rest of
the week is looking like it will be dry with warm temps and sunshine.
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Forecasts for our area issued by Environment Canada :

Land:
(Normals: Max +18C / Min +8C)

Today:Periods of drizzle ending this morning then cloudy. Fog patches
retreating to the coast early this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late
this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight:Cloudy. Fog patches spreading inland late this evening. Wind south
20 km/h becoming light overnight. Low 12.
Monday:Cloudy. A few showers beginning in the morning and ending early in
the afternoon. Clearing in the afternoon. Amount 2 to 4 mm. Fog patches
retreating to the coast early in the morning. High 17 except 22 inland.
Tuesday:Sunny. Low 12. High 20.

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Marine:
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind light increasing to southerly 10 to 15 knots early this morning
and to southwest 20 overnight. Wind diminishing to southwest 15
Monday morning then veering to northwest 10 to 15 Monday evening.
Periods of drizzle changing to showers overnight and ending Monday
afternoon. Risk of thunderstorms overnight and Monday. Fog.

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Today's Weather Trivia:
1872: As a Kincardine, ON, family ate breakfast, lightning entered their
farmhouse's chimney. It damaged the roof, scattered bricks and stovepipes,
and killed their 2 dogs. The charge struck the wife/mother's right thigh,
passed down below her knee, crossed to her left leg, and down to her foot.
It scorched her clothing, removed some of her boot, and severely burned and
completely paralyzed her.
-Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips.
© Environment Canada


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Sky Events:

Solar Activity: Solar activity is likely to remain low for the next three
days (29-31 May) with a slight chance for an M-class event.
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AURORA ('Northern Lights') WATCH: Auroral activity will be moderate.
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Next ISS visible sightings:
Monday, May 30, 2011 Time: 04:17 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation:
35° Approach: 19° above SSW Departure: 16° above E
Shuttle:
Monday, May 30, 2011 Time: 04:16 AM Duration: 3 minutes Maximum Elevation:
33° Approach: 19° above SSW Departure: 16° above E
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Jupiter stands well to the right of the Moon at first light tomorrow, with
Venus a little closer to the Moon's lower left. The two planets outshine all
the true stars in the night sky, making them easy to pick out.

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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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