Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued May 15 at 9:59PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Harris, TX; Liberty, TX; Montgomery, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney affecting Montgomery, Harris and Liberty Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Navasota River near Normangee affecting Grimes, Brazos and Madison Counties. Brazos River near Rosharon affecting Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties. For the East Fork San Jacinto River...including New Caney, Cleveland...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Navasota River...including Normangee...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork San Jacinto near New Caney. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 58.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with minor roads such as Chinquapin and Riverside Roads beginning to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 60.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 54.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 61.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 54.8 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 58.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 60.7 feet on 02/28/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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 Thursday afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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