Weather Alert in Colorado
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:15PM MDT until July 12 at 1:15AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Morgan, CO; Weld, CO
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Colorado, including the following counties, central Morgan and central Weld. * WHEN...Until 115 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1015 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding is already occurring along Highway 144 near Orchard and other secondary roads may be impacted as well. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain fell earlier. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beaver Creek, Kiowa Creek, Wildcat Creek, Bijou Creek, Sanborn Draw and Badger Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Morgan, Log Lane Village, Hillrose, Weldona, Goodrich, Jackson Reservoir, Orchard, Snyder, Riverside Reservoir, Fort Morgan Airport and Masters.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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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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