Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Warning issued August 2 at 10:37AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water breaches the mill race dikes near Middle Amana. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 17.7 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued bySunday morning at 1045 AM 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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