Weather Alert in Texas
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 1:09AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Fisher; Nolan; Sterling; Coke; Runnels; Irion; Tom Green; Concho; Crockett; Schleicher; Sutton; Haskell; Throckmorton; Jones; Shackelford; Taylor; Callahan; Coleman; Brown; McCulloch; San Saba; Menard; Kimble; Mason
DESCRIPTION: Temperatures will soar across West Central Texas this weekend, with readings climbing well into the 90s and may even exceed the 100 degree mark. In addition to the daily records which will almost certainly be shattered, the all time high temperature for the month of March may well be broken. If Abilene or San Angelo hit the 100 degree mark, this would also mark the earliest 100 degree day recorded at either location. Normal highs for this time of year are in the lower 70s, so temperatures this weekend will be approaching 30 degrees above normal. Although most people get acclimated to the 100 degree heat across West Central Texas by the summer months, this heat this early in the year may be a bigger concern. Pets, livestock, and people may not have enough time to adjust to the heat. Remember to drink plenty of water and provide extra water to livestock and pets that spend time outdoors.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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