Weather Alert in New Mexico
High Wind Watch issued February 15 at 9:21PM MST until February 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For Tuesday's High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. For the Wednesday's High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. For the second High Wind Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage trees and power lines. Driving will be difficult for north-south roads, especially for high-profile vehicles.
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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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