Weather Alert in Colorado
Red Flag Warning issued February 7 at 8:33AM MST until February 7 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Yuma; Cheyenne; Dundy
DESCRIPTION: ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecasted Saturday... .Breezy to gusty northwest winds are forecast Saturday. The strongest winds are forecast to be between 11am and 2pm mountain time. Winds are forecast to decrease in intensity around 430-5pm but remaining around 10-15 mph. There is a 20-30% chance some wind gusts could approach 45 mph; with the greatest potential across Yuma county. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 079 Dundy and 252 Yuma. * TIMING...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.
INSTRUCTION: Comply with burn bans and regulations. Avoid driving on dry grass or brush. Maintain vehicle brakes and tires and secure tow chains to avoid dragging. Never toss lit cigarettes onto the ground.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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