Strengthening system brings more rain to an already soggy East Coast
Digital Writers
Thursday, April 29th 2021, 10:29 am - Rain to replace warmth for the Maritimes as we head into May this weekend.
After an already soggy, and record rainy month for parts of Atlantic Canada, an incoming system will only add to those hefty totals with more rain and cooler temperatures set to kick off May this weekend. The heavier totals are expected across the Maritimes this time around. More on how much rain to expect, plus a look at how long this gloomy pattern lingers into the new month, below.
Canada s most beautiful, deadly spider calls the Okanagan Valley home
Jaclyn Whittal
The itsy, bitsy spider sat down on my garden hose.
This was not just any spider. My husband ran inside to tell me that we have a black widow in our garage. We are still fairly new to the Okanagan Valley in the B.C. Interior, so I was skeptical.
Could it actually be? Read below to find out what we saw.
THE LOOK, THE SHAPE, THE COLOUR
Meet the
Latrodectus hesperus, the scientific name for the western black widow spider. Everything I read previously about the black widow is that it has a distinct sheen to them. A glossy, black outer coat like an arachnid leather jacket of sorts. This one had this look.
Soaking rains, fierce 100+ km/h winds impacting Atlantic Canada
Digital Writers
Sunday, April 25th 2021, 9:00 pm - A slow-moving low will position itself over Atlantic Canada with rain and blustery winds as the week begins.
A potent low pressure system will bring soaking rains and powerful winds to Atlantic Canada during the early part of this week. Up to 50 mm of rain can be expected in parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The strongest winds will occur in Newfoundland and gusts have the potential to reach up to 140 km/h. Details and timing, plus what to expect for the last few days of April, below.
Heavy rain, damaging winds stall over Atlantic Canada
Digital Writers
Monday, April 26th 2021, 10:00 am - Parts of Atlantic Canada could enter into record breaking territory after this latest round of heavy rain.
Heavy rain swept across parts of Atlantic Canada for the last weekend of April, with a soggy and gusty start to the new week expected as well. That s as the potent system stalls out over the East Coast, bringing additional heavy rainfall for some areas through Tuesday. Strong winds will also be a concern for sections of the eastern Maritimes and portions of Newfoundland, with strong gusts ramping up through Monday afternoon. More on the impact and timing, below.