Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:41AM CDT until May 6 at 5:12PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Hardin, TX; Liberty, TX; Polk, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Menard Creek near Rye affecting Hardin, Polk and Liberty Counties. For the Menard Creek...including Rye...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menard Creek near Rye. * WHEN...From this morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Thursday was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has steadily risen into minor flood stage this morning and will likely continue on an upward trend over the next few days. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.3 feet on 05/29/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
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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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