Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Watch issued July 11 at 7:22PM CDT until July 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Henderson; Warren
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be likely. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall will continue tonight. An additional two to three inches of rain, with locally higher amounts are expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties and Iowa, Des Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson, Lee and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive into water covered roadways. The danger of flash flooding increases at night when it is harder to see. 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 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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