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 Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
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Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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