Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 7:33PM EDT until July 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac
DESCRIPTION: Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and into this evening has led to localized areas of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall, leading to saturated soils in places. Additional showers and storms with torrential rainfall will be possible later this evening into tonight, which may lead to an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall in some areas. This could lead to instances of flooding tonight, with particular emphasis on poor draining / urban areas and low spots. * WHAT...Additional torrential rainfall potential over areas that already saw heavy rainfall this afternoon. Localized additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible by Thursday morning. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Kalkaska, Manistee, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Any flooding will occur easiest and quickly in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Weather Topic: What are Altostratus Clouds?
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Altostratus clouds form at mid to high-level altitudes
(between 2 and 7 km) and are created by a warm, stable air mass which causes
water vapor
to condense as it rise through the atmosphere. Usually altostratus clouds are
featureless sheets characterized by a uniform color.
In some cases, wind punching through the cloud formation may give it a waved
appearance, called altostratus undulatus. Altostratus clouds
are commonly seen with other cloud formations accompanying them.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrostratus Clouds?
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Cirrostratus clouds are high, thin clouds that form above
20,000 feet and are made mostly of ice crystals. They sometimes look like giant
feathers, horse tails, or curls of hair in the sky.
These clouds are pushed by the jet stream and can move at high speeds reaching
100 mph.
What do they indicate?
They indicate that a precipitation is likely within 24 hours.
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