Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 5:18AM CDT until July 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Culberson, TX; Jeff Davis, TX
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Texas, including the following counties, Culberson and Jeff Davis. * WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT /600 AM MDT/. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are possibly still inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 515 AM CDT /415 AM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have ended, but residual flooding may persist across the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kent, Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory, Bloys Camp, Davis Mountains State Park, Black Mountain, Buffalo Trail Scout Camp, Indian Lodge, Fort Davis National Historical Site and Star Mountain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
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Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
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Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
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