Weather Alert in Ohio
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
AREAS AFFECTED: Ross; Hocking
DESCRIPTION: At 335 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Chillicothe, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, Ilesboro, Mooresville, Haydenville, Laurelville, South Bloomingville, Massieville, Murray City, Union Furnace, Adelphi, Hide-A-Way Hills, Oreville, Carbon Hill, Buena Vista in Hocking County, Gibisonville, Hideaway Hills, Lake Logan State Park, Summithill, and Londonderry.
INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens. Residents in these areas should remain alert. If this storm becomes stronger, then a warning may be needed. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central and south central Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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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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