Weather Alert in California
Flood Advisory issued February 24 at 9:34AM PST until February 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Humboldt, CA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Humboldt County in northwestern California... * WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 934 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Honeydew, Shelter Cove, Petrolia, Whitehorn, Ettersburg and Briceland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Drive with increased caution and be aware of your surroundings. Do not drive on flooded roads.
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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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