Weather Alert in Alaska
Flood Watch issued August 25 at 8:05AM AKDT until August 26 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AREAS AFFECTED: South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range; South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range; Upper Kobuk Valleys
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Including the following areas, South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys. This includes the cities of Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar Dot Camp, Iniakuk Lake, The Dalton Highway From Mp 165 To Mp 232, Walker Lake, Ambler, Shungnak, And Kobuk. * WHEN...From 4 PM AKDT this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected on Monday with light to moderate rainfall continuing through Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast to be widespread across the watch area by Tuesday evening. Water levels are already high along the tributaries of the Koyukuk and Kobuk Rivers. The heavy rainfall is forecast to increase water levels to near or above flood stage by Monday night along smaller streams and rivers draining the south side of the Brooks Range. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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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
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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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