Category: Storm
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Special: very localized downpour on Tuesday
Even though I am on the shore of the Columbia River in Oregon (near Hood River), I have been hearing sbout the downpour yesterday in Port Alberni! Sounds quite dramatic including videos posted on facebook. it sounded to me like a localized thundershower type of event and the data bears that out thanks to our…
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Records fall. Heat breaks a little early week, then back.
No doubt about it, Saturday and Sunday were the hottest of the year. And yes we even beat a couple short term records. I’ll dig into the long term records on July 2 when I write up the monthly summary,! The list of records broken across the province on Saturday was impressive, some went as far…
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Nearly 30ºC on Wednesday – Warm Weekend – And Water Conservation Measures at Great Central
We set a short term record yesterday with an official high of 28.8ºC at the Airport. Alberniweather got up to 29.5ºC and many anecdotal reports had temperatures over 30ºC in the City. You can expect more of the same today even though high cloud will shield some of the sun’s rays. There is a possibility…
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Special Weather Statement issued – hail, thundershowers possible.
Environment Canada has issued an interesting statement bordering on a warning. Stay tuned. Might be an interesting day! Check the link to the forecast on the right for updates. Special weather statement issued for: East Vancouver Island, B.C. (081300) West Vancouver Island, B.C. (081400) Inland Vancouver Island, B.C. (081500) Current details: Small hail possible…
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Rain has come – west coast warning – dazzling aurora
The rain is here to stay for a few days. A Heavy rainfall warning is in effect for the West Coast of the Island. Thursday Rain all day. Heaviest rain before noon. Total: 30mm between 5AM Thursday/Friday. Friday Rain all day. With the heaviest as the system departs around 8PM. Total up to 30mm. 60-120…