Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 5:08AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Polk, TX; San Jacinto, TX; Trinity, TX; Walker, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, San Jacinto, Trinity and Polk Counties. For the Trinity River...including Riverside...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 133.5 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with water in the Green Rich Shores subdivision. Backwater flooding up Wright's Creek impacts Plantation Drive in the Deep River Plantation subdivision. At 134.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues with the boat ramp in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision in Walker County inundated. Backwater flooding up Thomas Lake in Walker County floods the boat ramp in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision in Walker County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 133.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 133.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM CDT Friday was 133.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 134.2 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 133.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 134.1 feet on 04/17/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at midnight CDT.
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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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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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