Weather Alert in Arkansas
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Little River, AR; McCurtain, OK; Bowie, TX; Red River, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas...Texas...Oklahoma... Red River Near Dekalb affecting Red River, Little River, Bowie and McCurtain Counties. For the Red River...including Dekalb, Index, Fulton, Springbank Ferry, Shreveport, Coushatta, Grand Ecore...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Red River near Dekalb. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding and bank erosion. Move livestock next to the river to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 24.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 830 PM CDT.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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