Weather Alert in Ohio
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 2:39PM EDT until April 3 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
AREAS AFFECTED: Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Cabell, WV; Calhoun, WV; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Putnam, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson and Meigs and West Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Calhoun, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 238 PM EDT, Reports indicate that some creeks remain out of their banks across the warned area with several roads flooded, particularly across southeast Ohio. Moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move back into the area later this afternoon and early evening. This may prolong and exacerbate the flooding through the evening hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible into the evening hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ripley, Spencer, Harrisville, Rio Grande, Coolville, Rutland, Ravenswood, Eleanor and Buffalo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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