Category: Storm
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Unsettled Day – possible thunder in evening – new superior rain Bucket system
We had a very pleasant rain shower yesterday over the whole Island. Unfortunately, my rain gauge is not operational. So I had to resort to desperate and likely totally inaccurate measurements. https://twitter.com/alberniweather/status/909485477949927424 https://twitter.com/alberniweather/status/909535768284086272 However, given that more than 10mm was registered at Alberni Elementary, I think my bucketmometer is not going to make the grade.…
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Wind Warning issued for east side of Island – norh of Nanoose
Environment Canada has just issued a wind warning for the East Coast – Northern Sections of Vancouver Island. Here is the text: Issued at 2017-09-16 18:28 UTC by Environment Canada: Wind warning continued for: East Vancouver Island – Nanoose Bay to Fanny Bay, B.C. (081320) East Vancouver Island – Courtenay to Campbell River, B.C. (081330)…
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Human caused Climate Change is in the Air, on the News, all around you.
Earth is a reltively closed system. If you put more energy in, you get more energy out. We are seeing the demonstration of that basic principle now around the world. Today, we have poor Air Quality due to wildfire smoke from fires in the forests all over the Pacific Northwest. The ferocity and expanse and…
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Records falling as heat continues to Thursday
UPDATE SMOKEY SKIES BULLETIN ISSUED From Earle Plain at the Ministry of Environment Air Quality office: Good morning. A smoky Skies Bulletin (attached) has been issued for all areas of Vancouver Island as wildfire smoke has moved into the area from fires burning in Washington State and the Interior of BC. SMOKY SKIES BULLETIN ISSUED…
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One day “Fall” storm coming in strong! Details and Timing below.
June is sometimes pretty wet. We have done OK so far but we are definitely going to get wet in the next 24-48hrs! Here are the details: The UWash model shows an initial band of showers likely to begin before 11AM this morning in Port Alberni. The chance of showers will continue until 5PM and…