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Well some areas have seen a significant amount of rain today, following thunderstorms that went through the valley! This rain gauge, measuring around 40mm was taken by Dwayne Barteaux in Moschelle in Annapolis County. Just down the road, another one of Barteaux’s rain gauges only measured 16mm. There continues to be a risk of thunderstorms […]
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Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain. 📍Locations: parts of western Nova Scotia. 🌧️ Potential rainfall rates: locally 25 to 50 mm per hour in thunderstorms. ⏰ Time span: until this evening. 🗒️ Remarks: The storms are expected to be slow-moving, increasing the risk of […]
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⏰ Time span: beginning Wednesday afternoon and persisting into Friday, possibly into the weekend for some counties. 📍Locations: mainland Nova Scotia. 🌡️‼️ Maximum temperatures: near 32 degrees Celsius (Humidex 38). Minimum temperatures: near 18 degrees Celsius. 🗒️ Remarks: A hot and humid air mass is expected to move into the region Wednesday afternoon, bringing a […]
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Well, there is no doubt we got a nice dumping of rain across the valley today! Over 60mm of rain was recorded by local rain gauges following heavy rainfall. This photo was sent by Brad Foley just outside Greenwood! Adrian J.
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Even apples are starting to show their colours from the orchards along Ridge Road in Wolfville Ridge. Adrian J.
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Hydroplaning occurs when you have loss of traction and your vehicles tires encounter more standing water then they can displace. The faster you drive, the higher chances of hydroplaning, having reduced tire tread also plays a crucial factor along with the depth of water on the roadway. These unpredictable conditions can be extremely dangerous and […]
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⚡️ Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm, possibly higher in thundershowers. ⏰ Time span: Wednesday morning until Thursday afternoon. 🗒️ Remarks: A prolonged period of rainfall is expected to begin on Wednesday morning and may linger late into the day on Thursday, especially areas along the Atlantic coast. The heaviest rain is expected to fall […]
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Most of the Annapolis Valley received a good shower late this afternoon and into this evening. Lots of residents captured the vibrant colours of a stunning rainbow before dusk as the sky started to clear. I caught the rainbow just in the nick of time overtop of the Black Rock Lighthouse before the sun went […]
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There is a good chance of some thundershowers for the Annapolis Valley this morning! Lightning strikes are being detected just outside of Annapolis County and showers are being felt across the valley floor. What’s it like where you are? Adrian J.
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Many often struggle with driving at night, especially when it’s raining. Your headlights react to the water on the surface of the pavement, reducing visibility when driving. Instead of reflecting the light back to you, making it easier to see, it bounces it off the wet pavement and away. Black Rock Road in Grafton, just […]
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