August 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Re: August 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Forrest Gump wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:16 pm Not sure about you guys but I was 2 degrees cooler today, :silent:
Highs last 3 days
Today 26.2°
Monday 28.2°
Sunday 27°

But YVR still the King of Cool.
Still had a Humidity of 32c ( for me) gross lol
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Max of 30.3ËšC here. Warmer than yesterday.
It's called clown range for a reason.
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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:51 pm Max of 30.3ËšC here. Warmer than yesterday.
Always wondered why the last day or two of heatwaves in town is warmer than the valley is that due to thermal trough placement thus lighter winds in Vancouver.
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Canada Goose wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:31 pm New August provincial record set today!

https://twitter.com/ThierryGooseBC/stat ... 36188?s=20
42.2°C Lytton
41.6°C Warfield (monthly record)
41.1°C Ashcroft (MR)
40.6°C Lillooet
40.5°C Castlegar (MR)
40.1°C Pemberton (MR)
39.6°C Kamloops
38.8°C Merritt & Princeton
38.7°C Port Alberni & Penticton
38.5°C Kelowna
38.4°C Osoyoos & Summerland
38.0°C Creston
37.7°C Vernon
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SouthSardiswx wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:56 pm [...] is that due to thermal trough placement thus lighter winds in Vancouver.
Absolutely. Tomorrow could be even warmer in YVR.
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SouthSardiswx wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:56 pm Always wondered why the last day or two of heatwaves in town is warmer than the valley is that due to thermal trough placement thus lighter winds in Vancouver.
Yup. You are correct.
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High of 30.4c here. Warmer than yesterday.
Spring/Summer :sick: Fall/Winter :thumbup:

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SouthSardiswx wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:56 pm Always wondered why the last day or two of heatwaves in town is warmer than the valley is that due to thermal trough placement thus lighter winds in Vancouver.
Yup. Typically YVR has its warmest day at the very tail end of a heat wave for that very reason.
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Weather101 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:49 pm Still had a Humidity of 32c ( for me) gross lol
Didn't notice,the humidity didn't even cross my mind, mind you I was indoors most of the day(no ac), waiting for the Maytag repairman.
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Weather101 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:16 pm Yup. You are correct.
So what happens in the Shizmilkameenzz then. :shifty: It's currently 27c @ the pond in south Sardis.
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Forrest Gump wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:51 pm Didn't notice,the humidity didn't even cross my mind, mind you I was indoors most of the day(no ac), waiting for the Maytag repairman.
:lol: Repairwomen Skipper Gimpers 2023 have to be general neutrality now adays.
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Bonovox wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:37 pm Yup. Typically YVR has its warmest day at the very tail end of a heat wave for that very reason.
And winds often lighten up from the NW or switch to SE.
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Typeing3 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:58 pm And winds often lighten up from the NW or switch to SE.
Yes l've notice the winds going off shore or SE before @ YVR.
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SouthSardiswx wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 pm Yes l've notice the winds going off shore or SE before @ YVR.
So who's your money on for coolest temp tomorrow , White Rock , YVR , or my place ?
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Currently 31 degrees here in Okanagan Falls. 9:48pm
I’m getting in the pool!!
I’m looking forward to winter after this weeks heat! 🥵
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