Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Watch issued July 11 at 10:05PM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Des Moines; Henderson
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Lee and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1015 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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