Weather Alert in Wyoming
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 1:08PM MDT until August 8 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
AREAS AFFECTED: Central and West Carbon; Southwest Carbon County; Sierra Madre Range/Medicine Bow NF; Upper North Platte River Basin; Snowy Range/Medicine Bow NF
DESCRIPTION: ...MULTI-DAY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS WEEK WITH LITTLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF... .A multi-day critical fire weather event is expected this week due to low RH values into the teens and single digits, alongside poor overnight recoveries and gusty winds. Overnight recoveries may rise a little higher or winds a bit less breezy on some days, but overall conditions will be poor for a majority of the week. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Monday to 6 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 422, 423, 424, 425, and 426. * WIND...Gusting 20-30 mph, isolated gusts 35-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent; overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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