Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 7:37PM EDT until April 25 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Bland, VA; Giles, VA; Smyth, VA; Tazewell, VA; Mercer, WV
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Bland, Giles, Smyth and Tazewell and southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Mercer. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beaver Branch, Bolars Fork, Adair Run, Blue Spring Creek Blacklick Creek and Big Spring Branch. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bluefield... Bland... Princeton... Tazewell... Pearisburg... Narrows... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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