Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 2:13PM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade
DESCRIPTION: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS EVENING AND AGAIN ON MONDAY... .Breezy southerly winds gusting 20 to 25 mph, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures are expected to lead to critical fire weather conditions through this evening across portions of northern Wisconsin. Fires could spread quickly in these conditions. Similar conditions develop again on Monday as temperatures climb near or above 80 degrees. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST WISCONSIN|... The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Northern Marinette County, Lincoln and Langlade. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the upper 70s today, in the mid 80s Monday. * IMPACTS...Fires will start easily and spread quickly in these conditions. So outdoor burning should not be attempted. Visit the Wisconsin DNR website at apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/BurnRestrictions and click on the appropriate county to view current burning restrictions.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or are imminent. A combination of strong winds, very low relative humidity, warm temperatures and exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire conditions. Persons are urged to be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a wildland fire. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials, chain saws, and all- terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this red flag warning. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. A combination of strong winds, very low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally dry fuels may create dangerous wildland fire conditions. Firefighters, emergency management, and law enforcement should monitor forecasts for updates on this potentially dangerous wildland fire situation.
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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
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The final form taken by a growing cumulus cloud is the
cumulonimbus cloud, which is very tall and dense.
The tower of a cumulonimbus cloud can soar 23 km into the atmosphere, although
most commonly they stop growing at an altitude of 6 km.
Even small cumulonimbus clouds appear very large in comparison to other cloud types.
They can signal the approach of stormy weather, such as thunderstorms or blizzards.
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