Weather Alert in New York
Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 1:24PM EST until February 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Hamilton; Northern Warren; Southeast Warren; Bennington; Western Windham; Eastern Windham
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow along with patchy sleet and freezing rain. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and flat ice accumulations from a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. Highest amounts in Bennington County will be mainly for elevations above 1500ft. * WHERE...Hamilton and Warren County in eastern NY and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could range between 0.5 inches to 1 inch per hour into tonight.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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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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