Helena Observatory,   North Alton, NS

Weather

15-Sep-2024 16:02 ADT 15-Sep-2024 19:02 UTC

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Current Conditions


Regular Observation at North Alton, NS
at 15:07 on 2024-09-15
Temperature22.9°C
Humidity49%
Dewpoint11.6°C
Barometer102.66kPa
Wind Speed6.5km/h
Gusting to11.3km/h
Wind Direction38°T (NE)
Rain last 5min0.0mm
Rain since 14:000.0mm
Humidex24.9°C


Today Summary at 15:07 on 2024-09-15
High Temperature22.9 °C15:01
Low Temperature6.8 °C05:21
Max Wind10.2 km/h13:32
Max gust16.1 km/h09:31
Avg direction308 °T (NW)
Wind Run22.9 km
Total Rain0.0 mm


Yesterday Summary at 23:59 on 2024-09-14
High Temperature19.3 °C15:19
Low Temperature7.7 °C23:53
Max Wind16.1 km/h14:01
Max gust30.6 km/h14:00
Avg direction45 °T (NE)
Wind Run59.7 km
Total Rain0.0 mm




Tropical Cyclone Update
There is a tropical storm ("Gordon") active.

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Kentville Forecast


Kentville Forecast issued on 15-Sep-2024 at 11:00 AM ADT
Sunday:   Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon. High 22. UV index 6 or high.
   Sunday night:   A few clouds. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 11.
Monday:   Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 24 except 18 along parts of the coast. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high.
   Monday night:   Clear. Low 14.
Tuesday:   Sunny. High 26.
   Tuesday night:   Clear. Low 15.
Wednesday:   Increasing cloudiness. High 26.
   Wednesday night:   Cloudy. Low 15.
Thursday:   Cloudy. High 23.
   Thursday night:   Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 13.
Friday:   A mix of sun and cloud. High 17.
   Friday night:   Cloudy periods. Low 10.
Saturday:   A mix of sun and cloud. High 17.

from Environment Canada: Kentville Forecast

Marine

Marine Forecast issued on 15-Sep-2024 at 10:00 AM ADT
FQCN13 CWHX 151300 Marine forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 10:00 a.m. ADT Sunday 15 September 2024 for today tonight and Monday. The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 3:30 p.m. ADT.

Fundy

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind light increasing to southwest 10 to 15 knots this afternoon and to southwest 20 Monday afternoon.

Grand Manan

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind light increasing to southwest 10 to 15 knots this afternoon and to southwest 20 Monday afternoon.

Lurcher

Wind light becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots Monday afternoon.

from Environment Canada: Marine forecast & synopsis

Today

Today's temperatures and rainfall at
red - temperature   pink - humidex   light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure   blue - rainfall   circles - Kentville data

Yesterday

Yesterday's temperatures and rainfall at
red - temperature   pink - humidex   light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure   blue - rainfall   circles - Kentville data
 

Year to date

Year-to-date temperatures
More Graphs

Surface Map

This map shows weather systems at ground level.
This is the weather you see and feel.

current surface map
Updated: 15-Sep-2024 at 6:19 AM ADT

from Environment Canada

Upper Level Map

This map shows weather systems at about 30,000 feet.
The winds at this level are what move the surface weather.

upper level (250mb) map
Updated: 15-Sep-2024 at 11:36 AM ADT

from Environment Canada

Infrared Satellite Photo

Satellite Infrared Image
GOES East Infrared Image. Click image for latest update.

from Environment Canada

Also see:
GOES East Loop

Radar Map


Precipitation. Click image for latest update, including animation.

from Environment Canada

Also see:
Maine radar

Other Image Links

Astronomical Forecast

 Lunar Phase 

Lunar phase
2024-09-15 11:51 ADT
12.19d, 93%

 Upcoming 

Full Moon: 2024-09-18
First Quarter: 2024-10-10

Forest Fire Danger

24 hour fire weather index for 2024-09-15 at South Alton:
Moderate (7)
Kings County burning status: Restricted
Burning permitted between 7pm and 8am
Updated at 2024-09-15 11:50


see also NS Fire Weather Forecast
NS Fire Weather Forecast Map
NS Burn Restrictions Map

Tides

Tides at

The harbour at Hall's Harbour


Weather Station

 

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