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 Fractus Clouds?

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Fractus Clouds Next Topic: Freezing Rain

A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original cloud which contained them.

Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.

They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds, and are a display of wind activity.

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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?

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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to their surface.

Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation similar to situations which produce snowfall.

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