Weather Alert in Texas
Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:19AM CST until February 17 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Lubbock TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Hall; Childress; Floyd; Motley; Cottle; Lubbock; Crosby; Terry; Lynn
DESCRIPTION: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FAR SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND NORTHERN ROLLING PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Timing...11 AM through 7 PM CST Tuesday and Wednesday. * Wind...For Tuesday, Southwest at 30-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For Wednesday, Southwest at 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...For Tuesday, as low as 15 percent. For Wednesday, as low as 10 percent. * Fuels...Normal to dry. * Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is discouraged.
INSTRUCTION: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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