Weather Alert in Arizona
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 11 at 12:35AM PDT until May 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Lake Mead National Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory today, South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and 2 to 3 foot waves expected. For the Wind Advisory on Monday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and 2 to 4 foot waves expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...The Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ this morning to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening. After a lull in the winds and waves tonight, the Wind Advisory is in effect from 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a lull in winds and waves Sunday night, gusty winds and choppy waves are expected again on Monday which may lead to additional hazardous boating conditions. Please check the forecast for updates if you have plans on Lake Mead or Lake Mohave on Monday.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
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Weather Topic: What are Altostratus Clouds?
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Altostratus clouds form at mid to high-level altitudes
(between 2 and 7 km) and are created by a warm, stable air mass which causes
water vapor
to condense as it rise through the atmosphere. Usually altostratus clouds are
featureless sheets characterized by a uniform color.
In some cases, wind punching through the cloud formation may give it a waved
appearance, called altostratus undulatus. Altostratus clouds
are commonly seen with other cloud formations accompanying them.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrostratus Clouds?
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Cirrostratus clouds are high, thin clouds that form above
20,000 feet and are made mostly of ice crystals. They sometimes look like giant
feathers, horse tails, or curls of hair in the sky.
These clouds are pushed by the jet stream and can move at high speeds reaching
100 mph.
What do they indicate?
They indicate that a precipitation is likely within 24 hours.
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