Post-Tropical Storm Kyle

Well, tropical storm Kyle was briefly a category 1 hurricane when it reached southwestern Nova Scotia during the night (Sunday) then died in intensity. There was plenty of wind, rain and some fallen trees but the storm was not as strong as anticipated. At its height there were about 40,000 households without electricity. Much of that has been restored. The map above obtained from NOAA in the United States shows the predicted path of the storm moving north toward Labrador. There were no deaths caused by the storm as far as I know. Meanwhile, tropical storm Laura is moving north in the north Atlantic Ocean. The map below, also from NOAA, shows its predicted path towards the British Isles. I was reading today that 18 hurricanes may be spawned during this hurricane season ending November 30th.

The reason for my interest in these storms is two-fold. I've long had an interest in weather phenomena of all kinds but also because Brad comes from southwestern Nova Scotia where his family still live. Then its also interesting to watch the paths of these storms from beginning to end. If you'd like to see the latest on the weather situation, check out TheWeatherNetwork and/or NOAA for the latest details. Googling that should easily get you the right links. - Volker

Grand Banks

While this blog is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Brad is currently still back east at sea on the Grand Banks, his ship coming from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. As a mariner, I am certain that he has seen all sorts of weather conditions on the high seas. The weather forecast from Environment Canada for the Southeastern Grand Banks below will give you an idea of what this weekend is going to be like. He is to be joining me here on the west coast soon but until he does this will give you an idea of the conditions at sea. I hope to have some first-hand accounts from Brad on his experiences at sea soon as only he can tell it best.  - Volker

Environment Canada Weather Forecast

Marine Forecast issued for Southeastern Grand Banks. Issued: 8.00 PM NST on Friday 07 March 2008.

Synopsis: An area of high pressure over eastern Newfoundland will move east of the district overnight. Light to moderate winds near the high will shift to moderate to strong southerly over most waters in its wake. On Saturday a low pressure system will approach from the southwest and cross Newfoundland late in the day. Strong southwesterly winds are forecast south of the low's track while strong to gale force northerlies can be expected to it's north.Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are continued for Belle Isle.. Northeast coast and Belle Isle Bank. Freezing spray Warnings are in effect for Belle Isle.. Northeast gulf.. Gulf-port au Port.. Northeast coast.. Belle Isle Bank and the Funk Island Bank northern half.

Forecast: Winds northeast 15 knots veering to southeast 15 overnight then increasing to southerly 25 Saturday afternoon. Winds veering to southwest 30 Saturday evening. Occasional rain beginning Saturday afternoon. Fog patches forming Saturday morning. Visibility fair In rain and poor in fog. Turning milder on Saturday. Outlook for Sunday...Strong to gale force southwesterlies.

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