Weather Alert in Oklahoma
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 4:53PM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Cimarron; Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford; Hartley; Moore
DESCRIPTION: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE ENTIRE OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS PANHANDLES... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...For the warning, south to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the watch, north winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to spread very rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...For warning, elevated to near critical. For watch, critical FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...For the warning elevated...1 (out of 5). For the watch near critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT... For the warning 5 (out of 10). For the watch 6 (out of 10).
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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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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