Weather Alert in Virginia
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 3:32AM EDT until July 15 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Appomattox, VA
DESCRIPTION: At 332 AM EDT, Heavy rain has fallen across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen just east of Appomattox. No additional rainfall is expected, but a significant rise is expected along the Appomattox River east of Appomattox. Flash flooding may be occurring along the river and its tributaries. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, low water crossings near the Appomattox River. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rural parts of Appomattox County near Hixburg. This includes the following streams and drainages... Cemetery Creek, Sanders Creek, Poorhouse Creek, South Fork Appomattox River, North Holiday Creek, Bear Branch, Appomattox River, Bowler Creek and Caldwells Creek.
INSTRUCTION: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
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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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