Weather Alert in California
Flood Watch issued August 23 at 8:42AM PDT until August 23 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Increased risk for flash flooding along the Davis, Conner, and Tamarack burn scar areas. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the following areas, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From noon PDT today through 10pm PDT evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flash flooding and debris flows are possible for area burn scars including the Davis, Conner, and Tamarack scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increased monsoon moisture and training storm may produce areas of flash flooding this afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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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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