It's severe weather seaon. Earlier this week, deadly tornadoes tore through north-central Texas. Yesterday, hailstorms travelled across parts of the Maritimes.
Normal daytime temperatures for the first week in May range from 10-14 degrees. Yesterday, those temperatures were more than doubled and records fell....
Interesting weather doesn't always come on stormy days. Sometimes, it's the quiet ones you have to worry about. That was the case yesterday in Southwest Margaree.
They can look like turtles, puppy dogs and even cars; clouds are fun to watch. These clouds were spotted over Hoyt New Brunswick and they do have an official name.
Last frost dates are a good planting guide; as you can see they vary quite a bit across the region. They can also vary from one town to another depending on elevation and wind patters.
I didn't know Robert B. Thomas, but we shared something very special... a passion for farming and the weather. I believe he influenced many over the decades.
