Weather Alert in Colorado
High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 10:35AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Yuma County; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne County; Sherman; Thomas; Wallace; Logan; Gove; Greeley; Wichita
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are forecast to be during the late morning through the mid afternoon hours. Strong sustained winds around 40 mph will persist through afternoon.
INSTRUCTION: Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is encouraged that you take preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
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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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