OT: 2021 Weather thread

[Bryanbryoil]

Except Tomatoes are native to South and Central America

Pffft, next thing you're going to tell us that corn is from North America...

 

[AM]

Yep. I got a variety of tomatoes. dogs breakfast in there. 3 types of smaller tomatoes, 3 type of larger including san marzano and Pomodori tomatoes. I like using them in sauces and dishes. Others just for salads, eating raw.

Even my Cucumbers, so much more taste than store bought.

Some updates, my Hungarian wax wing tomatoes are going crazy good this year.

Peas are doing best ever, and I have two locations, one in more of a shade location and I suspected they would prfer that. Also that I staked them and support them with long bungee cords which I just elevate as the plants grow. The pea plants really like this and as a result are pumping peas out for months. I've nver seen this before. Usually our pea's are limited time producing. These plants are thriving, thick and tall.

Grapes like crazy, bunches. Already some ripe. (Valiant species, red -blue grape)

Basically everything this year was among best ever production. We got one freezer loaded already and working on second one. We're self sufficient with most veggies. Still finishing up last years swiss chard, carrots, beans, beets etc. We've reached the kind of self sufficiency I wanted, really easy to do.

Heirloom tomatoes, ugly but beautiful inside.

 

[AM]

You'd think so, but that's not the case around here. Housing market in our area here is going crazy, highest resale prices ever. Last year at this time there were about 20 homes for sale in our area, and they were all sold in a couple of months. Think there is currently one home for sale in our area of about 400 homes. We've been thinking of selling for a while now, and this may push us to finally pull the plug. Time to look for something closer to home. Think we've had 2 days in the last seven weeks that have been below the normal high for the day. Other than that, every day in the 30's. Used to love that temp, but not anymore. Supposed to finally get some rain tonight, would be the first drop since we've been here.

Two words, sell high.

 

[Dorian2]

Except Tomatoes are native to South and Central America

Ha. Correction. Nono's neighbor Italian born and bred. better?

 

[The Head Crusher]

Pffft, next thing you're going to tell us that corn is from North America...

And Potatoes and Yams. So keep that in mind the next time you are having French Fries or Italian Pizza.

Ha. Correction. Nono's neighbor Italian born and bred. better?

I'll let it slide....this one time

 

[oilers'72]

QUEBEC

AWCN10 CWUL
Weather summary
for Quebec
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:59 a.m. EDT Sunday 22 August 2021.

Discussion.

A warm and humid air mass is currently affecting the province of
Quebec. On Saturday, humidex values reached between 38 and 42 over
southern and Western Quebec. Moreover, several temperature records
have been set or tied.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada.

Summary of the new record high temperatures (in
degrees Celsius) set on August 21.

Montreal Area 35.0
Old record of 33.3 set in 1916
Records in this area have been kept since 1891

Sherbrooke Area 32.2
Old record of 32.2 set in 1916
Records in this area have been kept since 1889

Gatineau Area 32.9
Old record of 32.8 set in 1955
Records in this area have been kept since 1939

Val-d'Or Area 32.6
Old record of 32.2 set in 1976
Records in this area have been kept since 1952

Saint-Jovite Area 30.6
Old record of 30.6 set in 1976
Records in this area have been kept since 1926

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

End/QSPC

 

[oilers'72]

Central Alberta's getting a good soaking right now, from the Red Deer region to the Grande Prairie region.

Heavy rain will bring up to 70 mm for parts of western and central Alberta by Monday night.

Scattered showers will transition to steady rain and will continue to spread southeastwards through the night tonight.

Generally, rainfall amounts between 40 and 50 mm are expected, but higher amounts of up to 70 mm are possible in areas impacted by thunderstorms.

Heavy rain will begin to taper off from the northwest Monday afternoon into Monday night.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ABStorm.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Good soaking in Edmonton and a high of 12C today, lol. Seems like it was 32C just a week ago. What a bizarre change in weather we have now. Not sure if this late rain will help farmers or crops at all. Much of the fields already dead, parched, burnt. Even our weeds have had trouble growing on the *lawn* this year. Normally we get the May blooms and then some in August. But they've been dormant with all the dry hot conditions. I cut the lawn once in the last month. Even with some lawn waterings the lawn is just parked.

 

[Bure80]

We had the opposite in Germany, a rainy year. Today we had 12C too with rain all day.
Farmers waiting for the sun. But probably we have the first snow before all fields are harvested.

 

[Stoneman89]

We had the opposite in Germany, a rainy year. Today we had 12C too with rain all day.
Farmers waiting for the sun. But probably we have the first snow before all fields are harvested.

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Too bad you can't ship excess rain out to other countries. The last few years, we had flooding. Now the creek beds are nearly dry and lakes and ponds are down feet, not inches.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Calgary yesterday with yet another summer kicker hail storm..

 

[Stoneman89]

Good soaking in Edmonton and a high of 12C today, lol. Seems like it was 32C just a week ago. What a bizarre change in weather we have now. Not sure if this late rain will help farmers or crops at all. Much of the fields already dead, parched, burnt. Even our weeds have had trouble growing on the *lawn* this year. Normally we get the May blooms and then some in August. But they've been dormant with all the dry hot conditions. I cut the lawn once in the last month. Even with some lawn waterings the lawn is just parked.

I would think the rain is not going to help those crops much. I would think the quality of them will already be determined by this point. We might see a slight greening of lawns, but they'll soon be in their seasonal dormant state anyhow. But the rain is definitely good for the earth, the trees and shrubs welcome it, and it will give them some strength to survive the winter. Speaking of trees, I've noticed the leaves on several have already gone yellow. Read up on it, and it's because of drought stress and the fight for survival, pulling all resources inward.

 

[Stoneman89]

Calgary yesterday with yet another summer kicker hail storm..

It's moisture though, right?

 

[Stoneman89]

Edmonton weather: Rainfall warnings issued for central and western Alberta


Rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 11.

What a place. From heat warnings and extreme drought, to rainfall warnings in the span of about a week and a half.

 

[oilers'72]

MANITOBA

AWCN11 CWWG
Weather summary
for Manitoba
issued by Environment Canada
at 11:51 a.m. CDT Monday 23 August 2021.

Discussion.

A low pressure system tracked through southern Manitoba Sunday
evening into Monday morning bringing heavy rain to the region.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment and Climate Change Canada up to 11 am CDT on Monday,
August 23rd.
Summary of 24 hours rainfall accumulations in Millimeters (mm):

Ethelbert: 50.7
Garland: 50.17
Pipe Lake: 48.4
Lake St-George: 43.94
Drifting River: 43.4
Fisher Branch: 42.7
Fork River: 40.6
Gunn Lake: 39.7
Gypsumville: 37.39
Devils Lake: 37.08
Poplarfield: 36.8
Fisherton: 36
Grandview: 33.4
Moosehorn: 33.2
Sarah Lake: 33.02
Eriksdale: 29.8
Lake Audy: 27.2
Wasagaming: 27.1
Rosenburg: 26.37
Oakpoint: 25.9
Oakburn: 25.6

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

End/PASPC

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

AWCN16 CWHX
Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 5:42 a.m. NDT Monday 23 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following area set a daily minimum temperature record on August
22, 2021:

Winterland Area (Winterland Branch Hill)
New record of 7.8
Old record of 8.0 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

QUEBEC

AWCN10 CWUL
Weather summary
for Quebec
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:59 a.m. EDT Monday 23 August 2021.

Discussion.

A hot and humid air mass continues to affect the province of Quebec.
Sunday afternoon, humidex values were between 38 and 41 over
Southern and Central Quebec. Some temperature records were also
broken.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada.

Summary of new high temperature records (in degrees Celsius) set on
22 August 2021.

Montréal Airport 32.4
Old record of 30.6 set in 1955
Records began in 1942

Parent Area 30.0
Old record of 27.8 set in 1947
Records began in 1943

Chibougamau Area 30.4
Old record of 28.0 set in 1981
Records began in 1936

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

End/QSPC

 

[oilers'72]

Edmonton weather: Rainfall warnings issued for central and western Alberta


Rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 11.

What a place. From heat warnings and extreme drought, to rainfall warnings in the span of about a week and a half.

3:20 PM MDT Monday 23 August 2021
Weather advisory in effect for:

• Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek
• City of Red Deer
• Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park
• Co. of Stettler near Big Valley
• Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby
• Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang
• Co. of Stettler near Donalda
• Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands
• Flagstaff Co. near Forestburg and Galahad
• Lacombe Co. near Clive Alix and Mirror
• Lacombe Co. near Eckville
• Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley
• Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis
• Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne
• Red Deer Co. near Penhold Innisfail and Bowden
• Red Deer Co. near Pine Lake
• Red Deer Co. near Spruce View and Red Lodge Prov. Park
• Red Deer Co. near Sylvan Lake and Stephansson House

Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today.

Funnel clouds are possible this afternoon. The advisory will be ended early this evening.
These types of funnel clouds are generated by weak rotation under rapidly growing clouds or weak thunderstorms. This weak rotation is normally not a danger near the ground. However, there is a chance that this rotation could intensify and become a weak landspout tornado.

If conditions become more favourable for the development of landspout tornadoes, watches and warnings will be issued by Environment Canada.

Treat any funnel cloud sighting seriously. Should a funnel cloud develop nearby, prepare to take shelter. These funnel clouds usually appear with little or no warning.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ABStorm.

 

[Oilhawks]

Calgary yesterday with yet another summer kicker hail storm..

Being in “hail alley” is a good reason to not want to live there, for me at least (also Flames fans ). I get anxiety (potential car and home damage) with the hail storms we get up here, and they’re nothing compared to the frequency and size of hail stones down there. It seems likes it’s a matter of when and how much hail damage you will have with your property down there

 

[Stoneman89]

Being in “hail alley” is a good reason to not want to live there, for me at least (also Flames fans ). I get anxiety (potential car and home damage) with the hail storms we get up here, and they’re nothing compared to the frequency and size of hail stones down there. It seems likes it’s a matter of when and how much hail damage you will have with your property down there

And that's why insurance rates are getting insane down there, and will continue to get worse and worse.

 

[oilers'72]

Just looking out the window, watching all the low cloud fly by from the north. Only got up to 9 today.

 

[oilers'72]

ALBERTA

AWCN15 CWWG
Weather summary
for Alberta
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:53 p.m. MDT Monday 23 August 2021.

Discussion.

A slow-moving low pressure system gave a large area of rain in central Alberta, and some snow at elevations greater than 2000 metres. Rain is expected to taper off overnight.

Rainfall reports as of 8:00 PM in millimetres:

Crestomere: 69.8
Red Deer: 66.4
Leedale: 61.4
Prentiss: 61.2
Nordegg: 53.6
Lacombe: 52.1
Hespero: 51.8
Linden: 51.5
Delburne: 50.2
Rocky Mountain House: 49.0
Wimborne: 47.7
Breton: 46.7
Beaverlodge: 44.2
Holden: 43.8
La Glace: 42.0
Ferintosh: 41.8
Violet Grove: 40.8
Shonts: 40.1
Wetaskiwin: 39.2
Edson: 37.9
Grande Prairie: 37.8
Mundare: 36.8
Camrose: 34.8
Lindburgh: 34.0
Elk Island National Park: 33.0
Legal: 33.0
Thorsby: 32.7
St Francis: 31.0
New Sarepta: 30.7
Willow Creek: 30.6
St Paul: 29.7
Edmonton International Airport: 28.9
Two Hills: 28.2
Abee: 27.7
Vermilion: 27.0
Smoky Lake: 26.9
Three Hills: 26.8
Stony Plain: 25.6
St Albert: 25.1
Tomahawk: 25.0

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

End/PASPC

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

AWCN16 CWHX
Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 3:00 p.m. NDT Tuesday 24 August 2021.

Discussion.

A line of thunderstorms developed over eastern Newfoundland during the evening of Friday, August 20, and intensified upon crossing the northeastern Avalon Peninsula before exiting out to sea near midnight. Rainfall rates of 20 to 30 millimetres per hour were observed over some locations, \ resulting in flash flooding in parts of the St. John's metro region, and sections of road erosion. Frequent lightning also accompanied these storms and power outages were reported in several areas, along with damage to a local radio transmission tower.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Total rainfall between 9:30 A.M. Friday and 9:30 A.M. Saturday
(note, the majority of this rain occurred during a two to three hour
interval Friday evening, with scattered showers producing minor
amounts of less than 2 mm during the remainder of the period):

Paradise: 50.3 *
St. John's (Pippy Park): 50.3 *
Mount Pearl: 45.0 *
Topsail: 42.4 *
St. John's West: 38.0
St. John's East: 36.4 *
Brigus: 33.2 *
Green's Harbour: 32.3 *
Hickman's Harbour (Random Island): 31.4 *
St. John's (Downtown): 31.2 *
Bay Roberts: 30.5 *
Butter Cove (Trinity Bay): 29.5 *
Conception Bay South: 28.2 *
North Harbour (Placentia Bay): 28.2 *
Bonavista: 24.2
Terra Nova Nat'l Park: 22.8
Port Rexton: 21.8 *
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's: 18.8 *
St. John's Int'l Airport: 18.6
Whitbourne: 16.8 *
Torbay: 14.5 *

* denotes data from third party or private weather stations.

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

End/NLWO

QUEBEC

AWCN10 CWUL
Weather summary
for Quebec
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:51 a.m. EDT Tuesday 24 August 2021.

Discussion.

A hot and humid air mass continues to affect the province of Quebec. Monday afternoon, humidex values were in the upper thirties over Southern and Central Quebec. Moreover, in the Montreal area, high temperature records have been broken or tied for a fourth day in a row.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada.

Summary of new daily maximum temperature records (in degrees
Celsius) set on August 23.

Montreal Airport 31.1
Old record of 31.1 set in 1947
Records began in 1942

Montreal (downtown) 31.8
Old record of 31.1 set in 1877
Records began in 1871

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 29.5
Old record of 29.0
Records began in 1956

Alma 30.0
Old record of 28.5 set in 2008
Records began in 1951

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

End/QSPC

SASKATCHEWAN

AWCN13 CWWG
Weather summary
for Saskatchewan
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:25 p.m. CST Tuesday 24 August 2021.

Discussion.

UPDATE

Tornado near Ituna today (August 24) Confirmed

At approximately 3:00 pm CST a tornado was observed east of Ituna. Environment and Climate Change Canada received reports and photos of the tornado however there are no reports of damage at this time. This tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF0.

Should you have any information regarding this event, or to report
severe weather at any time, please call 1-800-239-0484, send an
email to [email protected], or tweet to #skstorm.

Tornadoes near Hodgeville and near Kindersley on August 23rd Confirmed

On the evening of Monday, August 23, severe thunderstorms moved through southern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada received reports of hail, rain and tornadoes near Hodgeville and Kindersley.

Tornado near Hodgeville

Preliminary storm assessment:
Time: 5:50 pm CST
Location: 24 km SW of Hodgeville

Damage: Damaged buildings at a farm yard south of Hodgeville
Preliminary Rating: TBD

Tornado near Kindersley

Preliminary storm assessment:
Time: 7:04 pm CST
Location: East of Kindersley

No damage has been reported at this time.
Preliminary Rating: EF0
Estimated Wind Speed: 90 to 130 km/h

Environment and Climate Change Canada, in collaboration with the Northern Tornadoes Project, continues to investigate these events. ECCC meteorologists continue to seek pictures of the tornadoes and/or damage they may have caused. The preliminary rating of the tornado's strength is subject to change if more information becomes available.

Should you have any information regarding these events, or to report
severe weather at any time, please call 1-800-239-0484, send an
email to [email protected], or tweet to #skstorm.

Hail:

Pea sized hail (0.9 cm) Shackleton
Dime sized hail (1.8 cm) Wilcox
Nickel sized hail (2.1 cm) Blumenhof/Neville
Nickel sized hail (2.1 cm) south of Mortlach
Nickel sized hail (2.1 cm) west of Kerrobert
Nickel sized hail (2.1 cm) Pense
Quarter sized hail (2.4 cm) west of Kindersley
Ping Pong ball sized hail (3.5 cm) Major
Golf ball sized hail (4.5 cm) Moose Jaw

24 hour rainfall amounts valid 1000 CST, August 23 (rain in
millimetres):

Using ECCC observation network:

North Battleford 30.3 to 31.5
Regina 23.5 to 31
Kindersley 26.0
Indian Head 25.1

Using volunteer and CoCorahs observation network:

Regina: 13.2 to 30.2 (south end)
North Battleford 41.9
Rabbit Lake 32.8
Moose Jaw 25.4
Saskatoon 15 to 26.1

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

End/PASPC

 

[oilers'72]

From cooking your garden goods to freezing them.

Statements

9:21 PM MDT Tuesday 24 August 2021
Frost advisory in effect for:

• Mountain View Co. near Carstairs and Stirlingville
• Mountain View Co. near Cremona and Water Valley
• Mountain View Co. near Olds and Didsbury
• Mountain View Co. near Sundre
• Rocky View Co. near Airdrie and Crossfield
• Rocky View Co. near Bottrel and Madden
• Rocky View Co. near Cochrane
• Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam
• Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole
• Clearwater Co. near Caroline and James River Bridge
• Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake
• O'Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.
• Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

Patchy frost is expected tonight.
Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ABStorm.

 

[oilers'72]

NEW BRUNSWICK

AWCN14 CWHX
Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:45 a.m. ADT Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on August
24, 2021:

Charlo Area (Charlo Auto)
New record of 29.4
Old record of 29.0 set in 2008
Records in this area have been kept since 1966

Grand Manan Area (Grand Manan Sar CS)
New record of 26.9
Old record of 26.8 set in 2016
Records in this area have been kept since 1962

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/ASPC

NOVA SCOTIA

AWCN11 CWHX
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:45 a.m. ADT Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on August
24, 2021:

Cheticamp Area (Cheticamp Highlands National Park)
New record of 29.9
Old record of 27.9 set in 2015
Records in this area have been kept since 1956

Port Hawkesbury Area (Port Hawkesbury)
New record of 27.7
Old record of 27.5 set in 1992
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/ASPC

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

AWCN15 CWHX
Weather summary
for Prince Edward Island
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:46 a.m. ADT Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on August
24, 2021:

East Point Area (East Point (AUT))
New record of 26.7
Old record of 26.0 set in 1992
Records in this area have been kept since 1967

St. Peters Bay Area (St. Peters)
New record of 28.3
Old record of 26.7 set in 1961
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/ASPC

QUEBEC

AWCN10 CWUL
Weather summary
for Quebec
issued by Environment Canada
at 1:51 p.m. EDT Wednesday 25 August 2021.

Discussion.

The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada.

Summary of new daily maximum temperature records (in degrees
Celsius) set on August 24.

Quebec City area 31.8
Old record of 30.0 set in 1980
Records in this area have been kept since 1943

La Tuque area 31.8
Old record of 31.7 set in 1947
Records in this area have been kept since 1912

Saguenay area 31.1 (tied)
Old record of 31.1 set in 1939
Records in this area have been kept since 1943

Beauceville area 31.1
Old record of 30.0 set in 1948
Records in this area have been kept since 1913

Roberval area 29.8
Old record of 29.4 set in 1990
Records in this area have been kept since 1958

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

End/QSPC

 

[Stoneman89]

Next week looks like a lot of rain, and nearly every single day.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Being in “hail alley” is a good reason to not want to live there, for me at least (also Flames fans ). I get anxiety (potential car and home damage) with the hail storms we get up here, and they’re nothing compared to the frequency and size of hail stones down there. It seems likes it’s a matter of when and how much hail damage you will have with your property down there

Lived in Calgary my whole life.

Have yet to receive any hail damage to any houses ive lived in, or any of my vehicles.

 

[Oilhawks]

Lived in Calgary my whole life.

Have yet to receive any hail damage to any houses ive lived in, or any of my vehicles.

https://www.iclr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hail-climatology-for-canada-an-update.pdf

“Hail events have been recorded across Canada, but the storms resulting in the greatest damage to property and crops are most common in southern Alberta. Over the past 25 years, there have been several severe thunderstorms with hail in Alberta resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance damage claims. Research produced for ICLR by AIR Worldwide suggests that a low probability/worst case storm event could result in insurance damage claims of up to $13.5 billion from a single event”