Weather Alert in Michigan
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 4 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Allegan, MI; Barry, MI; Calhoun, MI; Clare, MI; Clinton, MI; Eaton, MI; Gratiot, MI; Ingham, MI; Ionia, MI; Isabella, MI; Jackson, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Kent, MI; Lake, MI; Mason, MI; Mecosta, MI; Montcalm, MI; Muskegon, MI; Newaygo, MI; Oceana, MI; Osceola, MI; Ottawa, MI; Van Buren, MI
DESCRIPTION: ESFGRR Rainfall totals of 1-3 inches across the area this morning led to areas of areal flooding and ponding on roads, particularly for the Lansing area and Mount Pleasant areas. Additional rainfall to around 0.25" is expected through this evening for most, though totals to around 1" are possible for areas south and east of a Grand Rapids to Alma line in any thunderstorms this afternoon. This will likely slow drainage of ongoing flooding, and may result in the need for additional flood advisories if thunderstorms track over flood prone areas. Many area rivers and streams have seen rises as a result of the heavy rainfall. River Flood Warnings and Watches are in effect for numerous river forecast points across the area as the waters make their way through our river systems. Refer to those products for the latest information on river flooding. Numerous others are forecast to reach bankfull, with the Muskegon River at Evart coming particularly close to minor flood stage. For any type of flooding, avoid driving through flood waters. Turn around, don't drown!
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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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