Rain at times begins later today across PEI.

Sunday, June 23rd 6:30am… High clouds have invaded PEI this morning ahead of a warm front approaching from the SW. These clouds will thicken up as the front approaches with rain developing late this afternoon. An area of low pressure located on this front back in the eastern Great Lakes will slowly ripple eastward along the frontal boundary and is expected to pass through the Maritimes on Tuesday. This will mean a few days of wet weather across PEI beginning later today. Can’t rule out a rumble of thunder this evening and overnight as the rain gets heavier. Skies should begin to clear late Tuesday as this system moves off to the east and a ridge of high pressure builds in from the west setting the stage for a sunny Wednesday. A cold front approaches Thursday morning setting off some showers and possible thundershowers. Sunshine for Friday and Saturday under high pressure. Long range into Sunday is hinting at another round of showers and thundershowers associated with another cold front.

Precipitation… Rain at times heavy begins late this afternoon tapering to showers tonight which then persist though Tuesday evening. Possible rainfall amounts in the 30-50+ mm range. Looks like another all day rain on Thursday. Showers Sunday.

Temperatures… At or above normal this period.

Wind… Light SW winds now will back to light-brisk SE this afternoon then increase to brisk SW tonight into early tomorrow morning. Winds peaking near dawn tomorrow with gusts to 60 KMH. Winds then shift to light NE tomorrow evening which then continue though Tuesday. Brisk SW winds expected on Wednesday and Thursday.

Hazards… Wet driving conditions in rain beginning later today. Significant rainfall expected which may give water issues. Chance of lightning this evening and overnight tonight. Brisk SW winds for those on the water near dawn tomorrow morning.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time.

Forecast…

• Today… Cloudy with rain at times heavy beginning late this afternoon, light SE winds, highs 22
• Tonight… Rain at times heavy with possible embedded thundershowers, brisk SW winds especially near dawn, lows 18
• Tomorrow… Cloudy, showers at times heavy, brisk SW winds shifting to light NE later in the day, highs 20
• Tuesday… Cloudy, showers, light NE-E winds, highs 20-22
• Wednesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs 27-29
• Thursday… Cloudy, showers, brisk SW winds, highs 21-23
• Friday… Sunny, light and variable winds, highs 22-24
• Saturday… Sunny, light-brisk south winds, highs 25
• Sunday… Showers, brisk SW winds, highs 22-24

Sunshine continues today across PEI followed by rain for tomorrow.

Saturday, June 22nd 6:00am… The cold front that moved across PEI late on Thursday remains stalled in a east-west fashion just south of the southern tip of NS this morning and continues to give rain to the part of the Maritimes. PEI should remain mostly sunny today with that cloud deck just to our south. The front then begins to lift north tomorrow as a warm front with some rain developing during the afternoon. This rain will be heavy at times through the evening and overnight hours. An area of low pressure located in eastern Quebec will ripple eastward along the frontal boundary passing right across the Maritimes Monday morning with the rain coming to an end Monday night as this feature shifts east over Newfoundland. Sunshine expected for Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure passes by to the south of the Maritimes. Showers return near dawn Thursday morning with the approach of another cold front followed by sunshine for Friday and Saturday.

Precipitation… Rain begins tomorrow afternoon becoming heavy at times by evening then ending Monday night giving a total rainfall of 50-70 mms province wide. There could be a few leftover showers lingering into Tuesday morning.  Showers again all day Thursday.

Temperatures… At or above normal this period.

Wind… Light SW winds today will increase to become brisk southerly later tomorrow peaking near dawn Monday morning with gusts to 60 KMH. Winds shift and diminish to light northerly late Monday afternoon as the area of low pressure passes through. Light northerlies continue Tuesday then shift and increase to brisk SW on Wednesday and Thursday.

Hazards… Wet driving conditions in rain beginning tomorrow afternoon. Significant rain fall expected may cause water issues for those prone to water problems. Gusty winds for those on the water early Monday morning.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time.

Forecast…

• Today… Sunny, patchy high clouds, light SW winds, highs 25
• Tonight… Patchy clouds, light SW winds, lows 15
• Tomorrow… Clouding over early with rain developing early-mid afternoon, increasing SE winds, highs 21 (prior to the start of the rain that falls)
• Tomorrow night… Rain at time heavy, brisk-strong SW winds, lows muggy 18
• Monday… Rain, brisk SW winds shifting to light NW in the afternoon, highs 18-20
• Tuesday… Morning showers then becoming sunny, light NW winds, highs 23-25
• Wednesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs 28-30
• Thursday… Showers, brisk SW winds, highs 25
• Friday… Sunny, light-brisk NW winds, highs 20
• Saturday… Sunny, light-brisk NW winds, highs 20
• Sunday… Rain developing, brisk SW winds, highs 23

Sunshine returns today across PEI.

Friday, June 21st, 6:00am… A cold front slowly moved south across PEI during the overnight hours last night and it now lies basically in a east-west line across southern NS. This feature will continue to slowly drop south today allowing high pressure to build in resulting in a mainly sunny day today accompanied by lower temperatures and humidity. High cloudiness expected tomorrow as that front slowly begins to reverse direction and lift back to the north as a warm front with rain spreading back across PEI Sunday afternoon. The rain will become heavy at times Sunday night as low pressure ripples eastward along the front. Monday and Tuesday are looking like an all day rain event now with that area of low pressure passing through the Maritimes. May finally see some sunshine on Wednesday but still a chance of showers as that system pulls away to the east. Another cold front approaches on Thursday with a return to clouds and rain.

Precipitation… Looks like a wet period of weather ahead for PEI. Rain begins Sunday afternoon becoming heavy Sunday night. Rain tapers to a few showers on Monday. Rain at times heavy on Tuesday as that area of low pressure ripples through. Showers Wednesday. Rain returns again later Thursday with that cold front approaching. Early rainfall estimates of 20 mms by Monday morning and 40-50 by Wednesday morning.

Temperatures…This first round of heat and humidity is over. Temps should be near normal this period with lots of cloud cover preventing things from getting too warm.

Wind… Charts are showing a rather weak pressure gradient across the Maritimes this period so not expecting any wind events. Direction will be quite variable as the various systems move through.

Hazards… Wet driving conditions in rain beginning Sunday evening.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time.

Forecast…

• Today… Clearing, light NW winds, highs 22
• Tonight… Few clouds, calm winds, lows 14
• Tomorrow… Sunny, light SW winds, highs 24
• Sunday… Cloudy, rain beginning in the afternoon becoming heavy later in the day, light SE winds,  highs 18
• Monday… Rain tapering back to showers, light east winds, highs 20
• Tuesday… Rain at times heavy, light east winds, highs 20
• Wednesday… Cloudy, chance of showers, some sunny breaks, light NW winds, highs 22
• Thursday… Cloudy showers beginning later in the day, light-brisk SW winds, highs muggy 26

Heat and humidity continues today across PEI.

Thursday, June 20th 6:00am… Summer officially begins today with the solstice arriving at 5:50pm. The heat and humidity also continues today across PEI but relief is on it’s way with the approach of a cold front from the NW. Clouds are expected to build this afternoon accompanied by showers and thundershowers as that front nears. Frontal passage is expected to occur later this afternoon and accompanied by a wind shift to the NW which will usher in cooler air and lower humidity. Skies should clear overnight tonight leading to a mainly sunny day tomorrow. That front begins to shift back to the north as a warm front on the weekend resulting in high cloudiness or filtered sunshine for Saturday and rain Sunday afternoon. Monday remains cloudy and unsettled inside the warm sector with chance of showers and thundershowers. The accompanying cold front then sweeps across PEI Monday night with any rain ending before dawn Tuesday followed by clearing skies by noon Tuesday. Sunshine in Wednesday followed by more cloud and showers on Thursday as low pressure moves across the Maritimes.

Precipitation… Showers and thundershowers develop this afternoon ending near midnight tonight. Some of these showers could be locally heavy. Rain begins again Sunday mid afternoon tapering to showers Sunday night. Chance of showers then continue until dawn Tuesday morning. Rain Thursday.

Temperatures… Hot and humid today. The cool down begins this evening in the wake of the cold frontal passage. Normal conditions return tomorrow.

Wind… Light-brisk SW-W winds today shifting to light NW this evening which then continue tomorrow, Winds shift back to the SW on Saturday. SW winds increase to brisk-strong Sunday night into Monday morning.

Hazards… Heat and humidity today. Wet driving conditions in any rain this afternoon and evening. Could be locally heavy. Watch for lightning today as well.

Watches/Warnings… Heat warning remains in effect for today across PEI but anticipate that this will be dropped or cancelled this evening.

Forecast…

• Today… Sunny start becoming cloudy with shower and thundershowers this afternoon,  light-brisk SW-W winds, highs 28-30.
• Tonight… Showers and thundershowers ending by midnight then partial clearing, light-brisk West winds shifting to light NW, lows 17
• Tomorrow… Sun and cloud, light NW-N winds, highs 21-23
• Saturday… Sunny, increasing high clouds, light-brisk SW winds, highs 26
• Sunday… Cloudy with rain developing in the afternoon, light-brisk south winds, highs 22
• Monday… Cloudy, chance of showers, brisk SW winds, highs 24
• Tuesday… Sun and cloud, brisk west winds, highs 24
• Wednesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs 27-29
• Thursday… Rain developing, brisk SW winds, highs 26-28

Heat and humidity begins today across PEI.

Wednesday, June 19th 5:45am… A light-brisk SW flow across PEI continues today as an area of high pressure remains stalled just south of NS. This will result in a surge of hot humid air across PEI today under mainly sunny skies. These conditions will continue into tomorrow as well but clouds will begin to invade though the afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front from the NW with showers and thundershowers developing in the afternoon. Sunny and cooler conditions expected on the weekend in the wake of this front with a light NW flow. The front, which is now south of the Maritimes will actually begin to reverse and lift back to the north as a warm front on Sunday resulting in a return to cloudy skies and rain developing through the afternoon. Conditions remain settled on Monday inside the warm sector as low pressure passes through the northern Gulf.  The accompanying cold front then sweeps eastward across PEI Monday evening bringing an end to the rain followed by clearing skies leading to a sunny Tuesday and Wednesday.

Precipitation… Showers and thundershowers develop tomorrow afternoon ending before dawn Friday morning,. Some of these could be locally heavy. Rain begins Sunday mid afternoon tapering to showers Sunday evening, Chance of showers on Monday.

Temperatures… Oppressive heat and humidity expected today, tonight and tomorrow. Relief comes tomorrow night in the wake of the cold frontal passage. More normal conditions begin Friday.

Wind… Light-brisk SW-W flow today and tomorrow. Winds then shift to the NW-N tomorrow evening marking the cold frontal passage. Light W-N winds on Friday and Saturday shift back to the south on Sunday. Brisk-strong SW winds possible on Monday.

Hazards… Heat and humidity will make things uncomfortable today through tomorrow evening especially for those engaged in outdoor activities. Stay Hydrated.

Watches/Warnings… Heat warning in effect for all of PEI for today through tomorrow.

Forecast…

• Today… Sunny, some high clouds, light-brisk SW-W winds, highs muggy 30
• Tonight… Partly cloudy, light SW-W winds, lows muggy 19
• Tomorrow… Sunny start becoming cloudy with showers and thundershowers developing through the afternoon, light-brisk SW-W winds shifting to NW later in the day, highs muggy 31
• Friday… Sun and cloud, light NW-N winds, highs 20-22
• Saturday… Sunny, light west winds, highs 23-25
• Sunday… Cloudy, rain developing in the afternoon, light-brisk south winds, highs 19
• Monday… Cloudy, chance of showers, brisk-strong SW winds, highs 23-25
• Tuesday… Sunny, light NW winds, highs 25-27
• Wednesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs 25-27

The sunny hot humid conditions begin today across PEI.

Tuesday, June 18th 5:30am… A mix of sun and cloud expected today as an area of high pressure stalls just SE of NS. This will allow a surge of very warm and humid air to flow northward into the Maritimes on a brisk SW wind. A few thunderstorms may develop across inland regions of NS and NB which may then move into parts of PEI later this afternoon and evening. Otherwise sunny warm humid conditions. A cold front will begin to approach from the NW later Thursday which will bring some showers and thundershowers to PEI with frontal passage occurring sometime in the evening and will be marked by a wind shift to the NW-N. Showers may linger into Friday morning as the front is slow to move away to the south but sunshine is expected during the day along with cooler temperatures. Sunshine continues into Saturday and early Sunday as high pressure dominates to the north but later Sunday the clouds return as that front lifts back to the north as a warm front. Rain expected by midnight Sunday night which then continues into Monday.

Precipitation… Slight chance of a shower or thundershower later today which depends on how much activity develops in the mainland. Showers and thundershowers develop Thursday afternoon ending Friday morning associated with that cold front. Showers begin again Sunday evening ending Monday afternoon associated with the warm front.

Temperatures… 3 days of hot and humid conditions begin today with the core of the heat expected tomorrow and Thursday with a good chance of new high temperature records set.  Cools down on Frday but still remains above normal.

Wind… Light-brisk SW flow next few days with a shift to the NW-N expected later Thursday in the wake of the cold frontal passage. Light NW winds on Friday and Saturday.

Hazards… Hot and humid conditions especially tomorrow and Thursday will be hazardous for those with outdoor activities. Stay hydrated.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time but heat warnings have been issued for all of NB and southwestern NS.

Forecast…

• Today… Mix of sun and cloud, light-brisk SW winds, highs humid 24-26
• Tonight… Few clouds, slight chance of a shower or thundershower, light-brisk SW winds, lows 17
• Tomorrow… Mix of sun and cloud, light-brisk SW winds, highs muggy 29-31
• Thursday… Mix of sun and cloud, becoming cloudy  with showers and thundershowers developing in the late afternoon, light-brisk SW winds shifting to NW-N later n the day, highs 29-31
• Friday… Left over cloud and showers in the morning becoming sunny, light NW winds, highs 21-23
• Saturday… Sunny, light north winds, highs 20
• Sunday… Sunny, late day clouds and showers, light south winds, highs 25
• Monday… Morning cloud and rain then clearing, light north winds, highs 23

Sunny conditions expected next few days across PEI.

Monday, June 17th 6:00am… An area of high pressure will remain south of the Maritimes over the next few days. A warm frontal passage later Tuesday will be accompanied by some higher clouds but not expecting any rain. The warm front will introduce some hot humid air to the region with possible record setting temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday. A cold front then begins to approach from the northwest Thursday afternoon with showers and possible thundershowers. This frontal passage which occurs Thursday night will also bring relief from the heat and humidity as we get into the cooler airmass. Friday starts out under cloud and showers as the front is slow to move SE  but we should see clearing through the afternoon. Sunshine expected for Saturday and Sunday with high pressure to the NW. Monday is looking cloudy and wet another warm front approaches.

Precipitation… Next chance for rain appears to be Thursday afternoon through Friday morning followed by Monday.

Temperatures… Above normal next few days with the core of the heat and humidity expected on Wednesday and Thursday with temps in the low-mid 30’s. Humidex values will be quite high as well. Cooler air arrives in the wake of the cold front on Friday but stays above normal.

Wind… Light-brisk SW flow over the next few days. Winds shift to the NW late Thursday marking the cold frontal passage.

Hazards…The heat and humidity on Wednesday and Thursday will be hazardous for outside activities. Stay hydrated.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time but anticipate a heat advisory or warning to be in effect for Wednesday and Thursday.

Forecast…

• Today… Sunny, light-brisk SW winds, highs 23-24
• Tonight… Patchy high level cloud, light-brisk SW winds, lows 15
• Tomorrow… Sunny, light-brisk SW winds, highs muggy 25-27
• Wednesday… Sunny, hot and humid, Light-brisk SW winds, highs muggy 30-32
• Thursday… Sunny, hot and humid. Late day cloud and showers/thundershowers, light-brisk SW-W winds, highs muggy 32-34
• Friday… Morning cloud and showers becoming sunny later in the day, light north winds, highs 21-23
• Saturday… Sunny, light west winds, highs 23-25
• Sunday… Sunny, 22-24
• Monday… Rain, 19-21

 

 

Sunshine today across PEI

Sunday, June 16th 6:30am… The systems which gave the rain yesterday to PEI have moved off to the east and high pressure is building in from the west. This will give lots of sunshine to the is;and today but temps will be on the cool side thanks to a northerly flow off the water. High cloudiness expected later tomorrow associated with a warm front approaching from the west. Any shower activity looks to remain across western NB. The area of high pressure that crosses today now shifts to the south allowing winds to become SW. This will allow a surge of very warm and humid air to flow northward into the Maritmes with possible record breaking high temperatures as we move into Wednesday. The heat continues into Thursday but clouds will begin to spread across the region ahead of a cold front dropping down from the north. Showers and possible thundershowers should begin in the afternoon. Frontal passage occurs during the evening with showers ending by midnight. Sunshine and cooler temps expected for Friday and Saturday under high pressure. That front then moves north again as a warm front on Sunday accompanied by clouds and showers.

Precipitation… Next chance of showers appears to be on Thursday associated with the cold frontal passage. Showers again on Sunday with the warm front.

Temperatures… Normal next couple days. The heat arrives Tuesday peaking on Wednesday and Thursday with temps in the low-mid 30’s possible. Cooler conditions return on Friday.

Wind… Light-brisk NW winds this morning but should be diminishing through the afternoon. Light-brisk SW winds redevelop later tomorrow which then continues though Thursday. Winds then shift to the north for Friday in the wake of the cold frontal passage.

Hazards… Nil next couple days. Hot and humid conditions for Wednesday and Thursday

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time. Heat advisories may be required Wednesday and Thursday as temps climb into the low 30’s.

Forecast…

• Today… Sunny, diminishing NW winds, highs 18-20
• Tonight… Clear, calm winds, lows 12
• Tomorrow… High cloudiness, light-brisk SW winds, highs 22-24
• Tuesday… Sunny, light-brisk SW winds, highs 25-27
• Wednesday… Sunny, light-brisk SW-W winds, highs 32-34
• Thursday… Sunny start becoming cloudy with showers developing through the afternoon, brisk west winds, highs 32-34
• Friday… Sun and cloud, light N-NE winds, highs 20-22
• Saturday… Sun and cloud, very light and variable winds, highs 22-24
• Sunday… Clouds and showers, light-brisk south winds, highs 20-22

Rain expected later today across PEI.

Saturday, June 15th 6:45am… A cold front oriented NNE-SSW is currently located just west of PEI and is slowly moving east accompanied by clouds and a few showers. A wind shift to the north will mark the frontal passage. We also have an area of low pressure with tropical connections located just north of Bermuda. This system is moving NNE and is expected to pass just east of Cape Breton this evening. Rain from this system will spread across PEI this afternoon with eastern areas getting the highest amounts  closer to the storm track. Skies clear after midnight tonight as both these systems pull away to the east leading to a sunny but cool Sunday as an area of high pressure located in Ontario begins to build in.  Skies cloud over again late tomorrow night ahead of a warm front approaching from the west but not expecting any rain. This warm front will mark arrival of warm and humid air which will engulf the Maritimes though mid week with temps approaching 30. A cold front begins to drop south Thursday afternoon which may trigger some showers and thundershowers. Will need to watch for any strong/severe thunderstorms as this frontal passage will occur during the hottest part of the day. The front will be oriented east-west across southern NS on Friday and Saturday so we may still be under the influence of the cloud and showers but temps will be cooler, being on the north side.

Precipitation… Few showers this morning becoming periods of rain at times heavy ending by midnight. Rainfall amounts of 2-5 mms for up west, 5-10 across Charlottetown and maybe as high as 15-20 across eastern Kings. Heavy showers possible later Thursday associated with that cold font.

Temperatures… Cool weekend ahead but temps will moderate on Monday setting the stage for a hot and humid Wednesday and Thursday. The cold frontal passage Thursday afternoon will put us back on the cool side.

Wind… Light SW-W winds now will shift to the NW-N this afternoon marking the frontal passage. Brisk NW-N winds tomorrow shifting to brisk SW on Monday which then continues into Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hazards… Wet driving conditions in rain today.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time but will need to keep an eye on Thursday for possible heavy/severe thunderstorms.

Forecast…

• Today… Cloudy with few showers becoming periods of rain this afternoon, light-brisk SW-W winds, highs 18-20
• Tonight… Cloudy periods of rain ending by midnight then clearing, light-brisk NW winds, lows 12
• Tomorrow… Sun and cloud, brisk NW-N winds, highs 15-17
• Monday… Increasing high clouds, brisk SW winds, highs 22-24
• Tuesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs muggy 25-27
• Wednesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs muggy 30-32
• Thursday… Sunny start becoming cloudy with showers and thundershowers, brisk west winds, highs 30-32
• Friday… Sun and cloud, possible showers, light north winds, highs 19-21
• Saturday… Sun and cloud, light north winds, highs 23-25

Sunshine continues today across PEI.

Friday, June 14th 6:00am… A couple of disturbances will be approaching today which will give some cloud and showers to PEI beginning later this evening. Firstly a cold front will approach from the west then stall over PEI during the day tomorrow. Showers from this system will begin this evening. Secondly, an area of low pressure will approach from the south and pass just east of NS tomorrow which may feed some tropical moisture to the front enhancing rainfall. Skies clear after midnight tomorrow night as both these systems pull away to the east. Sunday is expected to be sunny but cool as the winds turn northerly in the wake of the frontal passage. An area of high pressure will then pass south of the Maritines Sunday night allowing the winds to turn more SW-W which will allow temperatures to climb well above normal for the beginning of next week. Sunshine continues through Wednesday as high pressure stalls in the Atlantic SE of the region. Clouds and possible showers associated with a cold front later Thursday afternoon.

Precipitation… Rain begins tomorrow evening ending Saturday evening giving 5-15 mms. The higher amounts have shifted to Kings county being closer to the storm track. Cant rule out a rumble of thunder.

Temperatures… Above normal today followed by a cool weekend. Warm up begins Monday. Looks like a heat wave for Wednesday and Thursday with temps close to 30.

Wind… Brisk SW winds today and tonight shifting to light-brisk NW on Saturday and Sunday in the wake of that cold front. Winds shift back to brisk SW later Mondays and continue through Thursday afternoon.

Hazards… Brisk winds for those on the water today. Wet driving conditions in rain beginning tomorrow evening with possible lightning. Heat and Humidity Wednesday and Thursday next week.

Watches/Warnings… None for PEI at this time.

Forecast…

• Today… Sunny, light-brisk SW winds, highs 26
• Tonight… Becoming cloudy with showers beginning near midnight, light-brisk SW winds, lows 15
• Tomorrow… Cloudy, showers ending near midnight then clearing, light NW-N winds, highs 15-18
• Sunday… Sunny, light-brisk NW-N winds, highs 15-18
• Monday… Sunny, light SW winds, highs muggy 24-26
• Tuesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs muggy 24-26
• Wednesday… Sunny, brisk SW winds, highs muggy 28-30
• Thursday… Sunny start, possible clouds and showers later in the day, brisk SW winds, highs muggy 31-33
• Friday… Cloudy, light north winds, highs 20-22