Weather Alert in Iowa
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:49PM CDT until July 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Benton, IA; Buchanan, IA; Delaware, IA; Linn, IA
DESCRIPTION: At 1049 PM CDT, emergency management reported that flood waters were beginning to recede across the warned area. With the threat for heavy rain ending a continued recession in flood waters is expected through late evening. However, be aware that some areas of ongoing high water and flash flooding may still be occurring across the warned area. If the improvement continues as expected the flash flood warning will likely be cancelled early. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cedar Rapids, Independence, Vinton, Manchester, Hiawatha, Robins, Belle Plaine, Center Point, Fairfax, Atkins, Walford, Urbana, Palo, Shellsburg, Newhall, Edgewood, Winthrop, Walker, Blairstown and Van Horne. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 26 and 50.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulus Clouds?
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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
may have flat bottoms. The border of a cumulus cloud
is clearly defined, and can have the appearance of cotton or cauliflower.
Cumulus clouds form at low altitudes (rarely above 2 km) but can grow very tall,
becoming cumulus congestus and possibly the even taller cumulonimbus clouds.
When cumulus clouds become taller, they have a greater chance of producing precipitation.
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Weather Topic: What is Evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process which returns water from the earth
back to the atmosphere, and is another crucial process in the water cycle.
Evaporation is the transformation of liquid into gas, and it happens because
molecules are excited by the application of energy and turn into vapor.
In order for water to evaporate it has to be on the surface of a body of water.
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