Weather Alert in North Carolina
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:56AM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Yancey; Mitchell
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph, and up to 75 mph expected on ridgetops. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected, and possibly lower on the highest ridgetops. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
INSTRUCTION: Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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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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