Weather Alert in Texas

Recent Locations: Mabank, TX  

Fire Weather Watch issued March 14 at 4:33AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AREAS AFFECTED: Walker; San Jacinto; Montgomery; Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria

DESCRIPTION: ...Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today and Saturday... .Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of Southeast Texas. Southwest winds around 15 to 20 mph alongside relative humidity values in the upper teens to middle 20s today will lead to critical fire weather conditions primarily in the Brazos Valley, and extending northeastward towards the Piney Woods. More widespread low relative humidity values in the teens and 20s is expected on Saturday alongside gusty westerly winds. This creates a more widespread critical fire weather threat. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Lower 80s. * IMPACTS...Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in size and intensity, and move quickly.

INSTRUCTION: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?

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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the distinguishing features of most clouds.

Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud. The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation, such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form of a stratus cloud.

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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?

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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.

Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km) and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer. These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.

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