Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Ice Storm Warning issued April 1 at 2:15PM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Taylor; Clark
DESCRIPTION: ...FREEZING RAIN IMPACTS THE AREA TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING... .Freezing rain develops overnight and persists into Thursday morning, ending from south to north through the morning hours. Greatest ice accumulations are forecast along and north of Interstate 94 with icing amounts of a quarter to nearly half an inch possible in a few locations. Closer to Interstate 90, impacts vary more in space and time with ridge tops and bridges possibly seeing more impacts versus the valleys and ground. * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations between two tenths and half an inch with additional snow and sleet accumulations around 1 inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Clark and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
INSTRUCTION: Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
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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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