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Last weekend, many Newfoundlanders were dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Larry. The powerful storm made landfall near West Harbour, on the west coast of the Avalon at 1:30 Saturday morning. The following morning, the sky looked very different over the Bally Haly Golf Course in St John's, N.L. Thank you, Ronald O'Toole, for sharing some of the beauty that followed the beast.

WEATHER U: Why Larry left a lemon-yellow sky

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Sep. 16, 2021 |2 min read

We all know the old proverb: “red sky in the morning, sailor take warning, red sky at night sailor’s delight”, but what if the morning sky is yellow, very yellow. That’s what many observed the day after Hurricane Larry made landfall on the west side ...

Last week, a good flow from the recent rain from the remnants of Ida created a lot of foam. Barry Burgess decided to use a long exposure to blur the motion of the water and foam. This stunning scene unfolded at Lower Shingle Mill Falls, New Germany, N.S

CINDY DAY: Why does foam form on fast-flowing water?

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Sep. 14, 2021 |2 min read

Last week I received this stunning photo from Barry Burgess – a great photographer with a very good eye. He took a few photos then slowed the exposure and ended up with this work of art. That's not something I would even attempt, but I have seen foam ...

Ominous skies over the Cabot Links Golf Course last Friday prompted Margy Krause to look up. That's when she spotted this waterspout. If you look closely, you can see the spray vortex on the water.

CINDY DAY: Is a waterspout filled with water?

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Aug. 31, 2021 |3 min read

The start of the school year is often looked at as an unofficial sign that summer is coming to a close, but another unexpected signal was seen last weekend in Inverness County, N.S.: waterspouts. Margy Krause says that despite having lived on a boat ...

You don't have to go very far to find some relief from the heat. Nicole Moore watched as two of her children, Taylor (4) and Everly (1), had a blast and a splash or two on their back deck in Timberlea, N.S.

WEATHER U: Why warnings should worry you!

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Aug. 26, 2021 |2 min read

Boxing Day is…four months from today! That’s a little reality check for those of you who are complaining about the heat. I’m the first to point out that extreme heat is dangerous and that warnings need to be taken seriously, but let’s not forget how ...

For several weeks, sea surface temperatures in the western North Atlantic Ocean have been unusually warm. The sea surface temperature (SST) departures continue to be generally above to well above average across the region. - WSI

WEATHER U: Atlantic Canadians are in hot water!

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Aug. 24, 2021 |4 min read

All summer most of us don't care very much about sea surface temperatures until we decide to head to the beach. If you've been to one of our magnificent coastal beaches, you've certainly noticed that the water is warmer than normal. That is an ...

Weather University Wednesday, July 20, 2021.

WEATHER U WEDNESDAY: Clearing the air about summer storms

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Jul. 21, 2021 |1 min read

Do thunderstorms really clear the air? SaltWire meteorologist Cindy Day clears up the myths and misconceptions in this week's Weather U Wednesday video. Want more weather information? Visit your weather page. Have a weather question, photo or ...

Weather U Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Rip currents.

WEATHER U WEDNESDAY: Crashing waves create concerns over rip currents

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Jul. 14, 2021 |1 min read

Cindy Day explains rip currents and how you can spot them in this week's Weather University Wednesday video. Want more weather information? Visit your weather page. Have a weather question, photo or drawing to share with Cindy Day? Email ...

Barbara watched as the crow just lay there, motionless across the street from her home in Lakeside, N.S. Crows speak to the mystery of life. When we encounter crows or ravens, it’s the perfect moment to contemplate the secrets life holds.

CINDY DAY: Crows disclose a mysterious ritual

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Jul. 10, 2021 |4 min read

Birds. They are all around us but often go unnoticed by many. Not mom! My mother has always been fascinated by birds. We had birdhouses and feeders of all shapes and sizes on the farm. Some birds nested in the barn, others in trees and some ...

SaltWire meteorologist Cindy Day surveys the upcoming hurricane season and lets you know what to expect when a tropical storm rolls through our region in this week's Weather University Wednesday.

WEATHER U WEDNESDAY: What to look for when tropical storms roll through Atlantic Canada

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Jul. 8, 2021 |1 min read

SaltWire meteorologist Cindy Day surveys the upcoming hurricane season and lets you know what to expect when a tropical storm rolls through our region in this week's Weather University Wednesday. Want more weather information? Visit your weather ...

WEATHER U WEDNESDAY: What triggers rainbows and how you can make one of your own

Cindy Day · Chief Meteorologist |Updated Jun. 30, 2021 |1 min read

SaltWire meteorologist Cindy Day reflects on rainbows - the science behind them and how to create one - in this week's Weather University Wednesday video. Want more weather information? Visit your weather page. Have a weather question, photo or ...