Weather Alert in California
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 3:18AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Surprise Valley California; Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...High temperatures ranging from 97-104 degrees in valleys and basins, with warmest lows between 65-70 degrees. Widespread Moderate to locally Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses will be more likely, especially for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest conditions are expected Tuesday afternoon in lower valleys and basins. Cooler conditions above 4500 ft in Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties and along foothill slopes outside the lower valleys.
INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned location, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
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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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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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