Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 2:13PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM 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 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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