Weather Alert in California
Wind Advisory issued June 21 at 1:09AM PDT until June 22 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County; Owens Valley; White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...20 to 30 mph sustained winds gusting to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...From noon today to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially start out as 20 to 30 mph southwest-to-west winds gusting to 50 mph across the southern portions of Inyo County. These winds will continue through later this afternoon with 40+ mph downslope wind gusts possible in the southern Owens Valley. 20 to 30 mph northwest winds gusting to 45 mph will push into Inyo County from the north beginning around mid-to-late afternoon. These northwesterly winds will work their way through Inyo County during the evening hours.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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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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