Weather Alert in Maine
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 1:50PM EDT until August 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
AREAS AFFECTED: Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 98 degrees. * WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis, Northern Washington, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northwest Aroostook, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot weather will continue into Wednesday. Relief arrives Thursday with a cold front followed by cooler and less humid conditions.
INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave pets and children in a closed car. Even cracking the windows does not help, the inside still gets dangerously hot. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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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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