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- Wet Nevis

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:48:26 -0400

Greetings,

Seems like the clouds & showers just won't go away. Yesterday was a washout - all day showers. Today starting out the same.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Report

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 08:43:42 -0400

Greetings All,

Weather lately hasn't been that great, for a tourist that is.
Lots of clouds, showers on and off, sun peeks out now & then.
Today looks like it might be a better day then previous days.

After almost 2 months of very dry weather this is a nice change. Grass back to green & cisterns filling up or full.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Good Rain for May Day

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 10:22:13 -0400

Hello All,

Guess this is worth reporting seeing we've been in a drought for several weeks.
On Friday 01-May we were lucky to get 1.75" of much needed water. It seems to have been island wide but perhaps not as much as here in the mountain village of Barnes Ghaut.
It lasted all but one hour+ but in that short time the weather station recorded a rain rate of 1.55 per hour. Gutters couldn't hold it in.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Showers !!

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:57:30 -0400

Greetings All,

It looks like maybe Nevis and the Leewards will get some much needed rain.
Had a shower this am & the satellite images show some low level clouds about.

Attached weather station report.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Nice

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:51:35 -0400

Happy Easter All

Nice but dry !! Less than 1.0" of rain fell in March & it looks like April is following the same pattern. Soil is parched & landscape is brown.

On the plus side, every day is a beauty with nice breezes blowing, evenings still pleasant. Sea temps hovering around 78-80 degrees F.

Had a brief shower last evening but one would never know it this am.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- Bright and Breezy!

From: Frank Goodwill <nevisislander at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:33:11 +0000 (GMT)

Good day to everyone,

Thursday and Friday (March 26-27) the Department of Agriculture on Nevis has been proudly hosting its 15th annual Open Day at The Villa in Charlestown. I have attached some pictures. Only 2 EC$ to get in and local produce available for purchase at reasonable prices. There is also a chance to add to the garden plant collection!

The NE wind has picked up again and there was some cloud early on yesterday with a shower or two first thing. The temperature dropped last night so it felt pretty cold up here in "the highlands". Today has brightened up with a few white puffy clouds in a clear blue sky.

As well as the pics of the open day I've added a view as well. So enjoy - Nevis Nice!

Nevisislander

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- Sunny and Dry with some Monkey Business

From: Frank Goodwill <nevisislander at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:31:30 +0000 (GMT)

Nevis is hot and dry with sun and scattered cloud. When visiting Charlestown today it was hot and humid and there were a noticable number of tourists wandering around. Back in the 'highlands' it was cooler with that nice NE breeze. We did have a very light shower yesterday evening (5pm) but that didn't last long and dried off as soon as it hit the ground.

It was hotter this morning and the Vervet Monkeys stopped off in the yard and 'limed' under an old mango tree. I managed to get some pictures and have attached them.

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- Blue Sky and Sea.... Nevis Nice

From: Frank Goodwill <nevisislander at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:47:25 +0000 (GMT)

Well, things are lookig up as far as the weather is concerned. Blue sky, blue sea and no cloud cap around Nevis Peak. The NE wind is now a pleasant and refreshing breeze. Leaves have been dropping from the cedar trees and the grass is starting to go brown so it looks like the dry season is with us.

No sight of the Vervet Monkey troop in the yard (some 20 strong) over the past two weeks as there is no fruit around. No pictures of the hooligans at the moment!

I've added some pictures from today - a view of the Caribbean - Saddle Hill (south of the island) - Nevis Peak without its cloud cap.

Nevis Nice

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- Nevis - some sun and a shower.

From: Frank Goodwill <nevisislander at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:47:21 +0000 (GMT)

Good day from Nevis. Friday 13th has been mainly overcast with some dark clouds appearing throughout the day. The wind has been pretty brisk and cool coming in from the North East from the Atlantic and around Nevis Peak. We had a short sharp shower at about 14:45 hours with some stronger gusts of wind.

Soursop season seems to have ended with only small hard fruit left.This has curtailed the Vervet Monkey activity in the yard.

I have included a picture of Saddle Hill, Nevis as viewed through shower that came over this afternoon. Despite the weather Nevis Nice!

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- Cool here ....

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:41:33 -0400

Greetings All,

Haven't been posting lately. Not a lot of interesting weather of late.

Early this week winds were out of the SW & it felt like June-July weather but come Wednesday evening that big front off USA East Coast has effected our weather. winds changed to NE and a noticeable drop in temperatures. It was a cool rainy day yesterday & today looks to be the same.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- Missing Rain Data

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:23:18 -0400

Sorry, corrected hiccup.

Thanks,

Harry

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- Some Rain Fall Data

From: Harry Hallstrom <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:41:11 -0400

Greetings,

Haven't been posting much of late. Not a lot happening in way of weather. Just comfortable temperatures.
I was fortunate to have received weather station data from a house not far from mine. The data starts back in 1977.
I've added my data from 2002 to present.

Having some problems down loading present conditions from weather station so can't post that info.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

Attachment: Nevis Rainfall Data 1977-2008.pdf
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- Nevis Year 2008 Totals

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 11:29:24 -0400

Greetings,

Seems the winds shifted out of the SW & we have a fine dusting of ash from Montserrat.
Enough to require the vehicle be washed down. Can feel it on the house floors & veranda. Time for a power wash !!

Nice winds blowing yesterday & a great fast ride in the sail boat as a result.

Attached year totals weather data for Nevis. Working on a rain fall report of all months from year 1977 to 2008.
I will post that when done. It's showing some very interesting data .... I can say there is 'no' wet month or 'dry' month.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

Attachment: 2008 - Weather Data.pdf
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- Christmas Breezes

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:39:58 -0400

Greetings to all.

It seems the Christmas Breezes arrived almost to the hour. Wind has been blowing steadily since Christmas Eve Day and isn't supposed to calm down till around the 29th. Wind chills are in the 60's. Yesterday was a total washout but today looks to be much better with blue skies & little or no rain. Global warming doesn't seem to be here 'yet'.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Showery Today

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:06:07 -0400

Greetings To All,

Looks like today will be a showery day. Mostly clouds with a now & then peek of sun.
Showers right now out the window.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Weather

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:04:27 -0400

Greetings All,

Couldn't ask for a better day. Comfortable temperatures, low humidity, clear blue sky.
Today is a "10"

Attached photo taken of our distant neighbor Saba. Distance 52 miles away and latest weather station data.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Lots of Rain

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:31:18 -0400

Greetings,

Those pesky clouds seem to continue hanging around the Northern Caribbean Islands. Satellite images don't really tell the true story.
Seems every day is filled with lots of clouds then some sun then more clouds & showers.
Last night was a big rain producer with 1.63 inches recorded on weather station rain gauge. Out the window view says today will be a repeat of the last few days.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Nice

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 08:20:23 -0400

Greetings All,

Nevis Nice (but cool)
Day time temperatures in the 78-80 deg range.
Night time temperatures in the 72-73 deg range.
All in all not bad. After a hot summer it feels good! Might be to cool for us that are year round residents but visitors will think it's perfect. Especially if they arrived from 20-30 deg weather.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Thanksgiving Day on Nevis

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:25:52 -0400

Greetings,

Looks to be a cloudy day but not much rain. A band of clouds extending from out in the Atlantic Ocean to the NE and extends down over the northern islands to the SW.

Weather has cooled to those comfortable days & cool evenings with a nice trade wind blowing.

Attached latest data from weather station.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

Sent from my desktop

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- Nevis Nice

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:03:55 -0400

Greetings,

Today was a stellar day. Low humidity, bright blue sky, very few clouds. Saba visible all day.

No complaints about today !!!

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Now

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:36:05 -0400

Greetings,

Seems the rain won't go away. Heavy showers every night, days with lots of clouds. Sun will peek out a bit then disappear.

Had another heavy rain last evening .... 1.25" The last two months have been big rain makers and so far November is following suite.

Attached todays current conditions

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Oct Data Results

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 09:33:15 -0400

Greetings All,

Fair weather continues on Nevis. Days are a bit cooler & night time temperatures are perfect for sleeping.

I've attached the year to date data for those interested.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

Attachment: 2008 - Weather Data.pdf
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- Link to two movies

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:39:17 -0400

Hello,

Have two movies made & uploaded of the Charlestown area after Hurricane Omar.
These were taken about 1-2pm on the 16th

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1738999713954155708

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8523600589319474462

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- Some Omar Photo's.....

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:43:23 -0400

Greetings,

Looks to be a sunny day today. calm & quiet last night & I see no breeze this am. Still drying out !!!

Have three photo's of beached ferry's. Trying to get some movies uploaded to my web site but need to convert from avi to mpg.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Report after Omar

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:26:21 -0400

Looks like things are getting back to normal. The Main road is passable around island. Reports that Charlestown was closed due to storm surge.
Heard Four Seasons has a lot of storm surge damage & will take months to repair. Sea Bridge & Sea Hustler broke from their moorings & washed ashore.
Record almost 2.5" of rain. Storm hit Nevis about 2am with heavy winds till about 4am.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

alt email: hwh888 at sisterisles.kn

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- Photo out the door

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:20:43 -0400

Happening now........

Had lots of rain with thunder & some distant lightening. Rain has stopped & is very still & quiet outside.
Snapped this photo while still had some daylight.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

alt email: hwh888 at sisterisles.kn

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- Nevis OK

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:02:15 -0400

Greetings,

Looking at latest projections & path of Omar....
Time line puts Omar 117 miles from Nevis at 2am Thursday am. We are now outside of the outer wind bands of 39mph - 59mph. Inner bands (hurricane strength) extend out 29 mi to the SE. Based on this information I believe Nevis will be OK

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

alt email: hwh888 at sisterisles.kn

- 40 day & 40 nights

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:57:32 -0400

Well not quite that much.....

Nevis has been in clouds & rain for 4 straight days now. Airport has been closed to IFR flights, actually the only type allowed into Nevis.
It looks like Omar will pass to our Northwest by 120 miles some time around midnight Thrusday, we are in the 40mph to 60 mph quadrant.

Will post more as Omar gets closer.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

alt email: hwh888 at sisterisles.kn

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- Nevis Today

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 08:21:29 -0400

Good Morning All,

Looks like the Caribbeam has cleared out and we will have a great day and several more.

Got a quick tropical shower last evening. A fine beach day in store.

Attached current conditions.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Nice !!

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:35:52 -0400

Seems like we've turned the corner from those hot, steamy summer days to the more comfortable "fall" days with bright blue skies clear to the horizon and no haze. Just another #10 day here on Nevis

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- Sorry wrong attachment

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:11:40 -0400

Here is the one I really wanted.....to many files to quick with the fingers.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

Attachment: 2008 - Weather Summary.pdf
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- Nevis Stats

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:07:12 -0400

Hello All,

Another #10 day on Nevis. Gentle winds, blue sky, no rain in sight.

Attached Year to date weather data statistics & current conditions.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Nice

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:14:34 -0400

Good Morning Everyone,

Looks like Nevis & the rest of the Caribbean Islands have cleared from those continuous day after day clouds & showers.
We are back to fair weather with lots of sun. Lots of rain for month of September. Will post totals at end of month.
Attached latest conditions from weather station data.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Living on nevis

From: "Jacqueline Labrada" <jlabrada at caribcable.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:33:14 -0400

Since Thursday 17^th at about midnight heavy rains and strong wind gust started. The weather continues to be strong overcast with scattered sometimes quite heavy showers, It is also quite cool here as well. I have been here for a year and it is the first time for experiencing four days of rain,

- Rain Totals

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:44:40 -0400

Greetings,

Just had a look at rain totals for this month & I'm recording almost 8.5". Most of it falling after the 9th of Sept.
Closest month was March 08 with just over 4"
Some wash outs around different parts of the island but nothing major. Low land flooding in those normal "low" areas.
For sure all cisterns are FULL.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- Quite a storm

From: Tony Nevis <tdavella at caribcable.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:17:12 -0400

Nevis was hit with high winds and 3" of rain last night.Lots of lightning and 
thunder. Just got power back and the internet. 
Today is cloudy 81 degrees, 67% himidity. Hope it gets nice for Nevis, tomorrow 
is our 25th Anniversary of independence. 
Major Tempo Concert tomorrow night. Big up to all of Nevis, HAPPY 25TH!   :)

- Quite a storm

From: Tony Nevis <tdavella at caribcable.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:17:12 -0400

Nevis was hit with high winds and 3" of rain last night.Lots of lightning and 
thunder. Just got power back and the internet. 
Today is cloudy 81 degrees, 67% himidity. Hope it gets nice for Nevis, tomorrow 
is our 25th Anniversary of independence. 
Major Tempo Concert tomorrow night. Big up to all of Nevis, HAPPY 25TH!   :)

- A Great Day here !

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:46:23 -0400

Greetings,

Those nasty high tops east of Nevis & Antigua seem to have held off for another day. Today was a stellar day at the beach.
Should have taken my camera !!! Next time I'll remember to do that.

Thanks,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- storm surge

From: Tony Nevis <tdavella at caribcable.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:26:54 -0400

Greetings, Nevis has been getting hit with storm surges on the west side for 
two days now. Some pretty serious beach erosion 
near the Four Seasons Resort area. No rain last night or today so far.

- storm surge

From: Tony Nevis <tdavella at caribcable.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:26:54 -0400

Greetings, Nevis has been getting hit with storm surges on the west side for 
two days now. Some pretty serious beach erosion 
near the Four Seasons Resort area. No rain last night or today so far.

- Nevis in the Sun

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:08:59 -0400

Greetings,

Well, Well. The sun has finally returned to Nevis. After several days of clouds, rain, showers, thunder it appears we will have a reprieve from that "stuff". At least till the next wave crosses us.

Attached a "sunny photo" and latest weather station data.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Rainy Nevis

From: Tony Nevis <tdavella at caribcable.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:10:14 -0400

It's starting to get pretty active in the North Atlantic here. At least an inch 
of rain every day for the last several days. Thankful 
all the storms have missed us so far. Let's hope it stays that way.
Currently it is 80 degrees, humidity 79%, pressure steady at 29.14 and 
showering.

Tony

- Fine Weather here

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:49:44 -0400

Greetings,

Another fine beach day in store for Nevis. Temp. will climb to about 87-88 deg by 1pm.
Sea water temperature is about 85 deg. (haven't actually measured) but on the body I'd say I'm close.
Attached Current Weather Conditions.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Hot

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:50:59 -0400

Hello,

The clouds have moved over Nevis from the wave north of us. Air is dead calm. Which makes for a stifling feeling. No rain in the clouds...yet.
Latest conditions attached.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Weather

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:38:28 -0400

Greetings to All,

Well the satellite images show the Leeward Islands to be clear but out the window I see clouds with a few passing showers.
Lately we've been getting showers every day. It helps to cool things down a bit after their passing but if the sun peeks out soon after the heat index climbs immediately. It's been rather humid with that dripping sweat feeling. Luckily no imminent storms about so will take the humidity & showers anytime.

Current conditions attached.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Report

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:41:42 -0400

Greetings,

Looks like another beautiful day is in store for Nevis.

Lots of sun, no rain in sight. Quite clear to the horizon.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Report

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:32:52 -0400

Greetings,

All is quiet on Nevis. Not much in way of rain fall. Days are warm 87-89 deg F.
Pool water seems to track 2-3 degrees below air temp, a nice thing when you need that cooling off feeling.
Sea temp's about 85 def F.

Latest weather data attached.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Rain

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:07:27 -0400

Greetings,

Had a good downpour last evening which resulted in 1" of rain. That converts to 1000 gallons into the cistern.Everything topped up, all is green, ground this am will be easy to dig. Guess I'll be doing some gardening while things are easy to work.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Thunder & Rain

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:32:32 -0400

Greetings,

We are in the midst of a thunder storm & heavy rain. So far .35" of rain has fallen.
It sounds as if the storm is moving from West to East, judging by the movement of the thunder.
I haven't looked at the satellite images to confirm this. Whatever direction, no complaints from me. Glad to have the rain for gardens & cisterns.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

- Nevis Weather

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:29:45 -0400

Greetings,

Sorry about the long period of silence....was in USA.

Returned to rather cloudy but dry weather. Seemed like rain would fall but nothing.

Weather station data didn't gather each days rain fall, only last data capture to my return. Somewhere in the month there was a total rain fall of 2.25". I've been told most happened in middle of June. I can see gravel trails where the heavy run off created the trail. One indication of a lot of rain at once.

This am it looks to be some blue sky about although looking at the satellite images it doesn't look to last.
Attached the present conditions.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Nice (but dry)

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 07:44:04 -0400

Good Morning All,

It's been a dry month to date. That green look has turned to a dusty, burnt dry look. I see the water trucks daily delivering water to those empty cisterns. Hey folks ya gotta learn to go into conservation mode at times like this. Nature does it automatically. Plants stop growing, weeds die off (a good thing). Guess we'll all look to the East for those waves to head our way & produce some needed rain. Probably shouldn't say that to loud, might get more then I bargain for.

I figured out how to get the graphs out of my weather station data so attached the rainfall graph for this month.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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Attachment: May Rainfall.pdf
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- Haze Removed

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 17:46:23 -0400

Greetings,

Well, well. Finally a break from that thick haze we've been stuck in for the last couple of weeks.
Thinks cleared this am and low and behold no one moved St, Kitts. Was getting worried with no SKB in sight for the last few days!!!
Photo from veranda of our sister island St. Kitts

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Nice (Warm)

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 05:14:04 -0400

Hello All,

Up early and enjoying the cool morning & the quietness of early am (even before the roosters).

Not much for breezes. Temps have been warm especially after those months of cool "winter" breezes. Seems we went from cool to hot over night. Not a lot of rain this month to date. I see goat farmers harvesting grasses for them & loading into their car, truck, horse.

Living on the West side of the island and up near Nevis Peak we get blesses with more showers then most folks. As is typical on most of the Caribbean Islands. Dry on the East end and "not as dry" on the West end.

Attached latest conditions.

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Nevis Report

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:38:42 -0400

Greetings,

Looks like a bit of a reprieve from the very warm days of late and the cloudy days we've been having.
We're in between two cloud bands but little rain has fallen from them. Not drought conditions but edging closer!

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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- Warm Nevis

From: "Harry Hallstrom" <hwh888 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:35:04 -0400

Greetings,

Since last posting things have changed a bit. Winds shifted to a southerly direction which raised temperatures 5-6 degrees & you can feel the difference. With the shift it has become very calm with little rain to add to the "warm" feeling. Satellite images show we should be in for some rain today & tomorrow. Visual forecast says cloudy but doesn't look threatening rain.

Cheers,

Harry

Greetings from Nevis, West Indies
"Queen of the Caribbean"

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