Hurricane Maria?  Perhaps it is too soon to tell.  It is expected to be off New York, by week’s end.  

Please be advised that we will be offline for a few hours, Monday, while we make upgrades to our online streaming capability.   The upgrade should only take a few hours.  This will allow us to stream to a somewhat larger listening audience, and improve the quality of our sound.  This is expected to occur between 7:30…..

An all new morning show, right here on The 902 ~ HXIR, Featuring all of your favourite tunes, and of course, your host, J. T. Stryker.   All New, coming soon. Stay tuned for details. The 902 ~ HIR – Halifax & Area Internet Radio

As stated in the image, we will be offline, as so that we can improve our stream quality.  This should be all finished by mid day.  We wish to apologize for any inconvenience.

J. T. ~ I can not believe this one!!  Although, be it an already sad situation, where people lost everything, and some, their lives, … There always seems to be someone who can bring a smile to those who need a light hearted laugh.  Picture courtesy:  Adam Goudreau.

With the start of school, comes the parade of students,  headed back to school.  Motorists are reminded to be careful and watch out for children.  Some may not be paying attention, and not see you. So, just be mindful and keep the speed down.

           As of 16:30 ADT, local time; Irma is predicted to take the path, shown in the satellite image.  This is subject to change, so it is advised to monitor future forecasts by Environment Canada, and http://www.weather.gov/ , which is the United States National Weather Service. Picture via Stormpulse.

J. T. ~ We are making improvements to our broadcast facilities. Apologies for any inconveniences.

TS Harvey Heading toward West Virginia and weakening. TS IRMA heading west towards Caribbean and projected to be a very fierce storm cat 2 or higher. no threats to us at present.

J. T. ~  Apparently, no one was injured in this MVA, that happened at approximately 2:30, this afternoon, near Stanfield Halifax International Airport.  Photo: Shannon Melnick.

     Today,  Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon with 60 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. 60 percent chance of thundershowers inland late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating early this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h. High 24 except 20 along parts of the coast. Humidex 32. UV index 7 or high. Tonight…..

For Halifax Metro and Halifax County West.  A trough of low pressure approaching from the west will move slowly across the region tonight and Sunday. Rain, heavy at times, over western Nova Scotia will spread northeastward today and tonight. At this time the most significant rainfall is expected over western and the Atlantic coast of mainland…..