Weather Alert in Oregon
Wind Advisory issued February 21 at 12:43PM PST until February 22 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
AREAS AFFECTED: Central Douglas County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Eastern Douglas County Foothills
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The higher terrain of Dougals, Jospehine, and eastern Coos and Curry counties, including mostly National Forest Lands and the Interstate 5 passes between Grants Pass and Canyonville. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may cause tree damage. A few power outages may result.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure light outdoor objects like tents or empty trash bins.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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