Weather Alert in Idaho
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 24 at 1:57PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
AREAS AFFECTED: Ada, ID; Adams, ID; Boise, ID; Camas, ID; Canyon, ID; Elmore, ID; Gem, ID; Gooding, ID; Jerome, ID; Owyhee, ID; Payette, ID; Twin Falls, ID; Valley, ID; Washington, ID; Baker, OR; Harney, OR; Malheur, OR
DESCRIPTION: ESFBOI A push of monsoonal moisture will bring several days of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Abnormally high moisture will allow for widespread heavy rain accumulation, leading to an increased threat of flash flooding. Tuesday and Wednesday currently look to have the best chance for heavy rain, especially in southeast Oregon, near the ID-NV border, and high terrain in southwest Idaho. Conditions will likely dry out considerably by the end of the week. Burn scars and steep and rocky terrain are at the most risk for flash flooding. The Wapiti Fire burn scar near Grandjean, ID, the Durkee Fire burn scar near Ironside, OR, and the Lava Fire burn scar near Cascade, ID are of particular concern for flash flooding. Recent fires also are vulnerable to flash flooding impacts. Please be aware of impacts in these areas and have multiple ways to receive flash flood warnings. Consider alternate plans if recreating near these areas.
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulus Clouds?
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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
may have flat bottoms. The border of a cumulus cloud
is clearly defined, and can have the appearance of cotton or cauliflower.
Cumulus clouds form at low altitudes (rarely above 2 km) but can grow very tall,
becoming cumulus congestus and possibly the even taller cumulonimbus clouds.
When cumulus clouds become taller, they have a greater chance of producing precipitation.
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Weather Topic: What is Evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process which returns water from the earth
back to the atmosphere, and is another crucial process in the water cycle.
Evaporation is the transformation of liquid into gas, and it happens because
molecules are excited by the application of energy and turn into vapor.
In order for water to evaporate it has to be on the surface of a body of water.
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