Category: Storm
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Happy Fall Equinox! – Friday’s Rainfall marks first September deluge in the records. Weekend Rain.
Happy First (half) Day of Fall! The Equinox officially happened at 12:20PM Pacific Time today. Make sure you wave to the sun as we head around to the other side! Friday’s record rainfall: The rain on Friday was not something the Alberni Valley has experienced on a September day since record keeping began in 1894.…
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Almost Frost this morning – First Fall Rain Storm on the way!
Did you hear the Thunder? Have you seen any frost? The equinox is at 12:21PM (PDT) on September 22 but it is definitely feeling like fall already! It has been a very interesting 48 hours! On Wednesday we had a strong surprisingly strong build up of a cumulonimbus cloud over the Valley and it delivered…
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Warm, Muggy, possibly Thunderstorms Wednesday
Received another sprinkle overnight We got just 1mm of rain overnight but it was at least enough to give the plants a drink. It will be a potentially interesting day today. We stayed very warm over night. The low temperature was a very warm 17.6ºC this morning. That’s going to set up a warm and…
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Some areas should see a little rain this evening – Possible Thundershower Saturday for Comox, Alberni, valleys
It’s Raining!! We have received a nice break from the heat. I know my garden is appreciating it! As a reminder, here is the link for the City of Port Alberni water restrictions. If your water comes from the City (directly or indirectly) you should follow those guidelines. Timing of possible rain showers I am…
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A change is in the wind – Weekend Rain – Maybe Thunder – More Air Quality Monitors
We have had a very pleasant, even record breaking run of warm and dry weather but that is coming to an end today. Friday clouds turning to showers by evening. The clouds are rolling in. The models show showers beginning in the 5-8PM period Friday evening. Rain overnight, into Saturday Rain should begin in the…