Category: Wet
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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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FAREWELL CASSINI – And Toy Run Weekend
For every science and space geek out there, there is really only one thing of importance happening today…. actually… that has already happened… today. The fiery end of the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn. It burned up in Saturn’s atmosphere in about 3:30AM PST this morning… and in the process delivered the first data ever directly…
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See you at the Fair! – Variable Forecast
It is that time of the year! It is time for the Fall Fair!(www.albernifair.com) Go check out their website, it is completely revamped and looks really good! You can get times and prices here: https://www.albernifair.com/faq Doors open at 5PM tonight for $2 for all! Below is a day by day weather outlook but suffice to…
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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…