Author: Alberniweather Blog (Chris)
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UPDATED 1:20PM – Alberniweather power outage
Update 1:20PM – Power Outage at Alberniweather The power just went off at 1:20PM here at Alberniweather (6th and Redford). This is unusual as we are on a main trunk line that goes out to Bamfield and used to serve the RCMP. We are often the only ones *with* power in these storms. So something…
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Update 10PM Thursday Special Weather Statement Issued – Friday Downgraded to Showers – Saturday Upgraded to Downpour. Beware Difficult Forecasts.
Updated 10PM Special weather statement has been continued. https://twitter.com/alberniweather/status/637130500260237312 Update 6PM – Special Weather Statement Issued Flooding Possible. Here is the full statement please read all. Issued at 2015-08-27 22:55 UTC by Environment Canada: Special weather statement issued for: East Vancouver Island, B.C. (081300) West Vancouver Island, B.C. (081400) Inland Vancouver Island, B.C. (081500)…
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Two more days of heat then comes Rain – The Joy and Work of the Martin Mars
While the specific details have changed slightly, the models have still held firm on the potential for real, drenching rain starting Friday and lasting into next week. Until we see you again Hawaii. It fought 4 fires & dropped 1 million litres of water at a cost of $736k. What's next for the #MartinMars?…
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Gradual cooling but pleasant most of the week. Then big change coming. 100mm next week?
Another pleasant weekend has passed. The mornings are definitely getting cooler, we got down to 7°C at the Airport this morning, and the sun is getting up later and going to bed earlier too. All signs of fall approaching… And fall may be approaching in the form of a big fall storm. Keep reading. Here…
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Forecast is relatively cool, but bone dry.
There is not even a chance of rain in the short or long term UWash forecast this morning. It is dry all the way out to next Thursday. Temperatures stay milder, with cooler mornings next week. (Some higher elevations may even approach freezing). But the lack of rain combined with the wind will keep the fire…