Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 2:06AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Menominee; Northern Oconto County; Southern Marinette County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. Locally higher amounts up to 24 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, and Southern Marinette counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. For the Winter Storm Watch, the strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout and near blizzard conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
INSTRUCTION: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on the situation for Saturday night into Monday. People should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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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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