Category: General
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July 2015 Summary and Outlook – Fire – Heat – Not Much Rain Now or Later – El Niño is Coming
I think the featured image is the image that truly defined this month both weather-wise and as a community. That is why I chose it. (It was taken by Ben West). July again above average for temperatures and below average for rainfall. The overall average for the month of July was 19.2º C and we got between…
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Update: Seattle will Obliterate persistent heat record – Back to Extreme Fire Rating – Hot Weather for the Weekend – No rain before mid-August
Update: Seattle set to Obliterate Record. As alerted to by Scott Sistek of KOMO news. Today will mark the 10th day of the year over 90°F (32°C) in Seattle, WA. The first time ever that this has been recorded in their 120yr history. They will likely add two more by Saturday. And it is only the beginning…
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Epic Water Bomber video from Lake Cowichan Skutz Falls Fire
It’s not everyday you see the Hawaii Mars in the air at all let alone get an up close and personal video of her letting loose on a fire. No more words required. Just share it. 😉 Mars Fighting Fire Posted by Jody Kerrone on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Ya. Kicking Ass, Taking Names… Martin…
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Heating up through Thursday – Hot Oceans – Crazy Tornados
The forecast is heating up and drying out again. By Thursday we should hit well above 30°C even though the map below isn’t quite there.The UWash model has the heat peaking on Friday and then backing off a little on the long weekend but it will still be hot and dry through the whole long weekend…
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Chance of Thundershowers Sunday – Gradually returning to Hot and Dry
“Most of the heavy showers have moved out of the region.” Special weather statement ended. I’m back! 🙂 Tons of unstable air and moisture out there has prompted a special weather statement from Environment Canada. 10:52 AM PDT Sunday 26 July 2015 Special weather statement in effect for: Inland Vancouver Island Brief heavy downpours and…