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18-Apr-2026 22:20 ADT 19-Apr-2026 01:20 UTC

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Current Conditions


Regular Observation at North Alton, NS
at 22:08 on 2026-04-18
Temperature4.0°C
Humidity79%
Dewpoint0.7°C
Barometer102.11kPa (↗)
Wind Speed8.0km/h
Gusting to8.0km/h
Wind Direction209°T (SW)
Rain last 5min0.0mm
Rain since 21:000.0mm


Today Summary at 22:08 on 2026-04-18
High Temperature16.3 °C15:18
Low Temperature0.3 °C05:41
Max Wind19.1 km/h15:24
Max gust32.2 km/h16:59
Avg direction143 °T (SE)
Wind Run76.0 km
Total Rain0.3 mm


Yesterday Summary at 23:59 on 2026-04-17
High Temperature12.9 °C18:17
Low Temperature3.8 °C23:50
Max Wind11.3 km/h16:42
Max gust17.8 km/h13:01
Avg direction57 °T (NE)
Wind Run50.5 km
Total Rain6.1 mm





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Kentville Forecast


Kentville Forecast issued on 18-Apr-2026 at 04:00 PM ADT
   Saturday night:   Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers overnight. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southeast 20 this evening. Low plus 5.

Sunday:   Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming south 20 near noon. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate.

   Sunday night:   Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the evening. Rain beginning near midnight. Fog patches developing in the evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind south 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 overnight. Low plus 1.

Monday:   Clearing. High 9.

   Monday night:   Clear. Low zero.

Tuesday:   A mix of sun and cloud. High 7.

   Tuesday night:   Clear. Low minus 4.

Wednesday:   A mix of sun and cloud. High 9.

   Wednesday night:   Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low zero.

Thursday:   A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 8.

   Thursday night:   Cloudy periods. Low zero.

Friday:   A mix of sun and cloud. High 8.

Marine

Marine Forecast issued on 18-Apr-2026 at 3:30 PM ADT
FQCN13 CWHX 181830 Marine forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 3:30 p.m. ADT Saturday 18 April 2026 for tonight and Sunday. The next scheduled forecast will be issued at 8:00 p.m. ADT.

Fundy

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 15 knots becoming southwest 15 near noon Sunday then increasing to south 20 to 25 Sunday evening. Showers beginning overnight changing to rain Sunday evening. Fog patches forming overnight.

Grand Manan

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 15 knots becoming southwest 15 near noon Sunday then increasing to south 20 to 25 Sunday evening. Showers beginning overnight changing to rain Sunday evening. Fog patches forming overnight.

Lurcher

Strong wind warning in effect. Wind east 25 knots veering to southeast 15 to 20 late overnight then diminishing to south 10 to 15 Sunday morning. Wind increasing to south 20 Sunday afternoon and to south 25 to 30 Sunday evening. Showers tonight and Sunday morning. Rain Sunday evening with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches.

Today

Today's temperatures and rainfall at
red - temperature   pink - humidex   light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure   blue - rainfall   circles - Kentville data

Yesterday

Yesterday's temperatures and rainfall at
red - temperature   pink - humidex   light blue - wind chill
purple - pressure   blue - rainfall   circles - Kentville data

 

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Surface Map

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current surface map
Updated: 18-Apr-2026 at 11:51 AM ADT

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Upper Level Map

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The winds at this level are what move the surface weather.

upper level (250mb) map
Updated: 18-Apr-2026 at 11:31 AM ADT

Full map: 250 hPa

Infrared Satellite Photo

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GOES East Infrared Image. Click image for latest update.

Radar Map

Environment Canada Radar
Shows precipitation and lightning. EC no longer provides an image link.
Use the text link above to access the animated radar map. Also see:
Maine radar (AccuWeather)

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Astronomical Forecast



 Lunar Phase 

Lunar phase
2026-04-18 16:56 ADT
1.79d, 4%

 Upcoming 

First Quarter: 2026-04-24
Full Moon: 2026-05-01
Third Quarter: 2026-05-09
New Moon: 2026-05-16

Forest Fire Danger

24 hour fire weather index for 2026-01-30 at South Alton:
Low (0)
Kings County burning status: Burn
Burning permitted between 2pm and 8am
Updated at 2026-03-03 11:50


see also NS Fire Weather Forecast
NS Fire Weather Forecast Map
NS Burn Restrictions Map

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