OT: 2021 Weather thread

[Drivesaitl]

I hear you, and I'm certainly not one to talk about yard misadventures. A few years ago, I went in with a sprayer of Round Up and used it on weeds on my backyard paving stone firepit. A couple days later, I noticed there were dead grass footprints all over my lawn. Seems I walked on some of the sprayed weeds and then proceeded to walk on the lawn. Pure genius.

Just saying, why poison your back yard. Stay away from stuff like roundup for any reason. Especially if you have a garden. Another solution is to lay some outdoor carpets on top of the paving stones for the weed growing seasons and in one to two years, with no sunlight or means to come up they tend to disappear.

Paving stones without the best possible underlay however just don't work. Unfortunately it seems that most underlay doesn't at all do what it is supposed to do.

Actually Id take my chances of using double polythene under the paving stones than using round up. Problems with poly too, especially if theres a slope, but it at least keeps the weeds out.

 

[Stoneman89]

Just saying, why poison your back yard. Stay away from stuff like roundup for any reason. Especially if you have a garden. Another solution is to lay some outdoor carpets on top of the paving stones for the weed growing seasons and in one to two years, with no sunlight or means to come up they tend to disappear.

Paving stones without the best possible underlay however just don't work. Unfortunately it seems that most underlay doesn't at all do what it is supposed to do.

Actually Id take my chances of using double polythene under the paving stones than using round up. Problems with poly too, especially if theres a slope, but it at least keeps the weeds out.

Underlay works initially, but as time goes on, it really is quite useless, as I have it in several spots. Dust and dirt buildup in mulch is an invitation to invasive species, as they don't need a lot of dirt to prop up. Paving stones have sand in between them, and weeds will thrive in that. I have put down some polymeric sand in between them and that works well, but unfortunately, after 2-3 years, it dries up and comes out and the problem is back again. I just refreshed the ones at Trestle a couple weeks ago. I have artificial grass out at our spot in Trestle and it's constantly sprouting weeds. I usually pull weeds, and still do, but at the time, it was a little over whelming so I sprayed an area that would never come close to being near other parts that were alive. Unless some idiot took it to them by foot transfer.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Underlay works initially, but as time goes on, it really is quite useless, as I have it in several spots. Dust and dirt buildup in mulch is an invitation to invasive species, as they don't need a lot of dirt to prop up. I have artificial grass out at our spot in Trestle and it's constantly sprouting weeds. I usually pull weeds, and still do, but at the time, it was a little over whelming so I sprayed an area that would never come close to being near other parts that were alive. Unless some idiot took it to them by foot transfer.

Paving stones just generally don't work here despite being a hot seller here. The only way to go is to use a proper sealant after application and keep sealing. Makes it harder for the weeds to grow and gives the pavers a wet look. But overall with our thin soil layer and clay under soil we're a perfectly suited climate and ground for weeds. They grow better here as they get roots down in the clay and once that happens its over.

Gonna try buying some good rubber pavers. People complain about these not being perfect either but when theres problems with them you can just take them all out in 20mins, reapply underlay, throw them back on, presto. Waiting for the prices to come down a bit. Paving stones, jmo, are a pain in the ass. A pain in the back too.

if you ever consider the rubber pavers make sure to get two sided design ones. Because edges come up sometimes and then you just flip them over.

I do spray our front lawn with weed killer. But nowhere close to our garden and of course the front yard drains off in the other direction. I use it sparingly and they have less harmful week killers out there that work half decently.

 

[oilers'72]

MANITOBA

AWCN11 CWWG
Weather summary
for Manitoba
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:51 a.m. CDT Monday 12 July 2021.

Discussion.

Sunday was another hot day across Manitoba, as numerous daily
temperature records were set.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on July
11, 2021:

Deerwood
New record of 33.5
Old record of 33.3 set in 1957
Records in this area have been kept since 1952

Fisher Branch
New record of 35.3
Old record of 35.0 set in 2012
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Flin Flon
New record of 32.2
Old record of 31.1 set in 1939
Records in this area have been kept since 1927

Gimli
New record of 34.8
Old record of 34.3 set in 2012
Records in this area have been kept since 1944

Grand Rapids
New record of 34.2
Old record of 33.3 set in 2012
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Oak Point
New record of 31.8
Old record of 30.8 set in 2012
Records in this area have been kept since 1970

Steinbach
New record of 34.1
Old record of 32.8 set in 1957
Records in this area have been kept since 1956

Swan River
New record of 34.9
Old record of 32.3 set in 2012
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

 

[oilers'72]

As opposed to:

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

AWCN17 CWHX
Weather summary
for Labrador
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:16 a.m. ADT Monday 12 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following area set a daily minimum temperature record on July
11, 2021:

Wabush Lake Area (Wabush A)
New record of 0.6
Old record of 2.8 set in 1968
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Note: the temperature record reported here has been derived from a
selection of historical stations in this geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/NLWO

 

[oilers'72]

SASKATCHEWAN

AWCN13 CWWG
Weather summary
for Saskatchewan
issued by Environment Canada
at 11:25 a.m. CST Monday 12 July 2021.

Discussion.

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, strong wind gusts and large
hail to southern Saskatchewan on July 11. Environment and Climate
Change Canada (ECCC) received reports of downed trees and power
lines, as well as large amounts of hail in the Last Mountain Lake
area. The daytime heat also broke a number of temperature records.
The following is a summary of reports gathered by ECCC as of 1100
CST, July 12:

24 hour peak wind gusts in kilometers per hour:

Assiniboia 119
Yellow Grass 109
Bratts Lake 96
Weyburn 93

Hail Reports:

Golf ball sized hail (4.5 cm) in Central Butte
Golf ball sized hail (4.5 cm) in Mankota and Scout Lake
Toonie to ping pong sized hail (2.8 to 3.5 cm) east of Strasbourg
and near Raymore
Quarter sized hail (2.4 cm) in Wynyard and near Kanadahar

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on July
11, 2021:

Assiniboia Area
New record of 35.1
Old record of 34.4 set in 1968
Records in this area have been kept since 1965

Hudson Bay Area
New record of 33.5
Old record of 33.3 set in 1947
Records in this area have been kept since 1943

Last Mountain Lake (Sanctuary) Area
New record of 36.2
Old record of 32.5 set in 1984
Records in this area have been kept since 1975

Lucky Lake Area
New record of 32.2
Old record of 30.6 set in 2013
Records in this area have been kept since 1972

Rockglen Area
New record of 35.2
Old record of 30.0 set in 2006
Records in this area have been kept since 1970

Watrous Area
New record of 33.7
Old record of 32.5 set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1953

Wynyard Area
New record of 34.5
Old record of 33.3 set in 1969
Records in this area have been kept since 1964

Yorkton Area
New record of 33.1
Old record of 32.2 set in 1947
Records in this area have been kept since 1941

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

 

[oilers'72]

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

AWCN16 CWHX
Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 3:22 p.m. NDT Tuesday 13 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following area set a daily minimum temperature record on July
12, 2021:

Winterland Area (Winterland Branch Hill)
New record of 6.5
Old record of 7.0 set in 1982
Records in this area have been kept since 1970

Note: the temperature record reported here has been derived from a
selection of historical stations in this geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/NLWO


AWCN17 CWHX
Weather summary
for Labrador
issued by Environment Canada
at 2:51 p.m. ADT Tuesday 13 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following area set a daily minimum temperature record on July
12, 2021:

Wabush Lake Area (Wabush A)
New record of 1.4
Old record of 2.5 set in 1992
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Note: the temperature record reported here has been derived from a
selection of historical stations in this geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/NLWO
NOVA SCOTIA

AWCN11 CWHX
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 2:18 p.m. ADT Tuesday 13 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following area set a daily minimum temperature record on July
12, 2021:

Port Hawkesbury Area (Port Hawkesbury)
New record of 6.1
Old record of 6.5 set in 2018
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Note: the temperature record reported here has been derived from a
selection of historical stations in this geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

 

[BlackDogg]

 

[oilers'72]

GFS model shows no relief through the end of the month. Omega block should only exist in the winter but I doubt we'll get much relief from the cold.

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

GFS model shows no relief through the end of the month. Omega block should only exist in the winter but I doubt we'll get much relief from the cold.

I was really hoping those predictions of showers for Friday and Saturday would come to fruition...

 

[oilers'72]

I was really hoping those predictions of showers for Friday and Saturday would come to fruition...

It'll probably cool off a little the next couple of days but back into the upper 20s.

 

[tardigrade81]

It’s going to be 36 degrees for a few days here

I’m legit concerned for my nut sack. This is going to be brutal.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

The hook echoes on those storms were insane. Discrete, long track supercells with very strong rotation. That is very rare for Southern Ontario, or as I call it the land of the QLCS tornado.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

It'll probably cool off a little the next couple of days but back into the upper 20s.

Yeah, and the weather calls for 2 hour intervals of showers on Friday night and Saturday morning, but I have a feeling they will be nothing but a bit of drizzling.

 

[oilers'72]

Yeah, and the weather calls for 2 hour intervals of showers on Friday night and Saturday morning, but I have a feeling they will be nothing but a bit of drizzling.

Radar shows some showers heading towards Edmonton. Of course, nothing for Red Deer. And they here is in thunderstorm alley.

 

[Brown Cat]

Lots of rain coming here for northern alberta.

 

[oilers'72]

We did thunderstorms but no wind and little rain.

 

[oobga]

It’s going to be 36 degrees for a few days here

I’m legit concerned for my nut sack. This is going to be brutal.

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[oilers'72]

It’s going to be 36 degrees for a few days here

I’m legit concerned for my nut sack. This is going to be brutal.

You can by the human version of Bag Balm or go all in and buy the original bovine formula.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[oilers'72]

ALBERTA

AWCN15 CWWG
Weather summary
for Alberta
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:08 a.m. MDT Friday 16 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on July
15, 2021:

Milk River Area
New record of 34.6
Old record of 33.5 set in 2007
Records in this area have been kept since 1994

Taber Area
New record of 34.9
Old record of 34.4 set in 1949
Records in this area have been kept since 1947

Wainwright Area
New record of 33.3
Old record of 31.7 set in 1975
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

MANITOBA

AWCN11 CWWG
Weather summary
for Manitoba
issued by Environment Canada
at 11:07 a.m. CDT Friday 16 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record
on July 15, 2021:

Churchill Area
New record of 28.5
Old record of 28.3 set in 1945
Records in this area have been kept since 1929

Flin Flon Area
Tied record of 32.2 set in 1929
Records in this area have been kept since 1927

Grand Rapids Area
New record of 32.2
Old record of 30.0 set in 1989
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

Swan River Area
New record of 32.6
Old record of 32.5 set in 2002
Records in this area have been kept since 1960

The Pas Area
New record of 32.5
Old record of 32.2 set in 1953
Records in this area have been kept since 1910

Thompson Area
Tied record of 29.4 set in 2011
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

SASKATCHEWAN

AWCN13 CWWG
Weather summary
for Saskatchewan
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:16 a.m. CST Friday 16 July 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record
on July 15, 2021:

Buffalo Narrows Area
New record of 30.8
Old record of 29.5 set in 1989
Records in this area have been kept since 1962

Collins Bay Area
New record of 32.0
Old record of 30.1 set in 1989
Records in this area have been kept since 1972

Last Mountain Lake (Sanctuary) Area
New record of 34.1
Old record of 32.7 set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1975

Lucky Lake Area
New record of 36.2
Old record of 34.4 set in 1973
Records in this area have been kept since 1972

Meadow Lake Area
New record of 33.3
Old record of 32.2 set in 1961
Records in this area have been kept since 1959

Melfort Area
New record of 33.6
Old record of 31.7 set in 1938
Records in this area have been kept since 1910

Nipawin Area
New record of 34.4
Old record of 33.3 set in 1935
Records in this area have been kept since 1927

Waskesiu Lake Area
New record of 33.1
Old record of 28.4 set in 2002
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Watrous Area
New record of 34.6
Old record of 33.3 set in 1959
Records in this area have been kept since 1953

Weyburn Area
Tied record of 33.9 set in 1960
Records in this area have been kept since 1953

Wynyard Area
New record of 32.5
Old record of 30.2 set in 2001
Records in this area have been kept since 1964

Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a
selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were
active during the period of record.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/PASPC

 

[oilers'72]

Tornados in the east.

NOVA SCOTIA

AWCN11 CWHX
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 12:35 p.m. ADT Friday 16 July 2021.

Discussion.

On the afternoon of June 30th, 2021 an intense thunderstorm wind
event impacted central Nova Scotia with most of the damage occurring
near the town of Stewiacke. After collaboration between Environment
Canada and the Northern Tornadoes Project it was determined that the
likely cause of the most significant damage was due to a very short
duration tornado which occurred concurrently with strong downdraft
winds.

Event Type: Tornado, damage rating EF1

Location: Stewiacke, NS

Time: 2:45 PM ADT (1745Z)

Description: Structural damage and tree damage was reported in the
Stewiacke area following a severe thunderstorm passing through. An
ECCC ground survey was completed on July 1, 2021. Upon NTP analysis
of survey photos and drone imagery collected by the public, EF1
tornado damage was confirmed at a farm property in the community on
the southern side of town off of the George Street Extension, with
an estimated track of 600 m, max. path width of 50 m and max. wind
speed of 155 km/h. Tornado motion was from W (approx. 265 degrees).
Satellite imagery review revealed visible tree damage at the end of
the tornado track.

Event Type: Downburst, damage rating EF0

Location: Stewiacke, NS

Time: 2:45 PM ADT (1745Z)

Description: Structural damage and tree damage was reported in the
Stewiacke area following a severe thunderstorm passing through. An
ECCC ground survey was completed on July 1, 2021. Isolated weak tree
damage in the impacted area was assessed as caused by an EF0
microburst (estimated max. wind speed of 115 km/h).

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

ONTARIO

AWCN10 CWTO
Weather summary
for Ontario and the National Capital Region
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday 16 July 2021.

Discussion.

Confirmed EF-2 tornado in Barrie Thursday 15-July-2021

Thunderstorms developed across much of Southern Ontario Thursday.
One thunderstorm became severe Thursday afternoon as it moved across
Barrie, producing a tornado that blasted the southern part of the
city.

Just after 2:30 pm Thursday, a tornado tracked from the miniature
golf course on Huronia Road and Mapleview Drive (in south Barrie)
and continued eastward towards Prince William Way where it caused
significant damage on the north side of Mapleview drive. Trees were
uprooted or toppled, and at least 10 roofs were removed. The second
floor was destroyed or removed from 2 houses. A couple vehicles were
overturned. Roof shingles were damaged or removed from a number of
other homes along the damage track from the tornado.

There were 8 injuries as a result of this tornadic thunderstorm.

A damage survey team from ECCC and Western University's Northern
Tornados Project determined a preliminary rating of EF-2 with
maximum wind speeds 210 km/h.

The damage path was about 5 km long and up to 100 metres wide.

The damage track may have continued towards Friday Harbour and over
Lake Simcoe.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/OSPC

 

[oilers'72]

Radar had a lot of storms heading north but some have turned east and heading towards Edmonton.

 

[tardigrade81]

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So this legit has me curious…. Do I moisturize or will that become double the grease in this heat? If I do moisturize which one? I don’t want to cause a rash………

perhaps I just sit in the splits position in front of the air condition?