Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Fire Weather Watch issued May 10 at 2:33PM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade
DESCRIPTION: ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Sunday Afternoon... .Breezy southerly winds gusting 20 to 25 mph, low humidity and warm temperatures in the 70s could lead to critical fire weather conditions Sunday afternoon and early evening across parts of northern Wisconsin. Fires could spread quickly in these conditions. Similar conditions may develop again on Monday as temperatures climb near or above 80 degrees for some areas. The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Northern Marinette County, Lincoln and Langlade. * TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 70s. * IMPACTS...Fires will start easily and spread quickly in these conditions. So outdoor burning should not be attempted. Visit the Wisconsin DNR website at apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/BurnRestrictions and click on the appropriate county to view current burning restrictions.
INSTRUCTION: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. A combination of strong winds, very low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally dry fuels may create dangerous wildland fire conditions. Firefighters, emergency management, and law enforcement should monitor forecasts for updates on this potentially dangerous wildland fire situation.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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