Saturday, August 17, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 22 min
6 hr 22 min
Today's Forecast
Today: Thunderstorms early this morning, then mainly cloudy with.40 percent chance of showers. Showers beginning again near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. Wind becoming west 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 27°C. Humidex 37°C. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight: Showers ending near midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Local amount 5 to 10 mm. Low 20°C.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Significant rainfall is expected this weekend.
Hazards:
Local rainfall amounts of 30 to 60 mm.
Rainfall rates of up to 40 mm in an hour.
Timing:
Continuing this morning through Sunday.
Discussion:
Rain will continue into Sunday. Locally higher amounts in thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.
This weather pattern typically brings rapidly changing conditions between sunny skies and heavy downpours. Rainfall warnings may be required and issued on short notice to reflect rapidly changing conditions.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Hazards:
90 km/h wind gusts.
Toonie size hail.
Heavy downpours.
There is a risk of tornadoes.
Timing:
Today through this evening.
Discussion:
Thunderstorms have developed that may be capable of producing 90 km/h wind gusts and toonie size hail. Rainfall rates of 40 mm are possible with these thunderstorms. Refer to the Special Weather Statement in effect for details on rainfall totals.
Should conditions for the development of tornadoes improve this watch will be upgraded to a Tornado Watch.
These storms will dissipate this evening as daytime heating comes to an end.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.
Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
The surprise was that we only had rain and a severe thunderstorm at sunrise. After that the rest of the day was dry. Mostly cloudy, hot and humid.
Today's Daily Affirmations
* I allow new opportunities to transform my life.
* I am gaining a clearer sense of what is important.
* I say yes to the flow of life.
* I am at ease with the present.
* I hold my full attention in the present moment.
* I embrace my unique journey.
* I am thankful for my loved ones who understand and support my dreams.
Today's Exercise
7:54 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
25 minutes / 2253 steps / 1.63 km
25 minutes / 2253 steps / 1.63 km
Today's Total Steps:
7666
