Weather Alert in Ohio

Recent Locations: Nonantum, MA   West Jefferson, OH  

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 12:00AM EDT until May 31 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

AREAS AFFECTED: Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Tyler, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Meigs and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1158 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding on small rivers and larger creeks including the Shade River and Little Tygart Creek. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Point Pleasant, Ripley, Harrisville, St. Marys, Pomeroy, Elizabeth, Middlebourne, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Ravenswood, Williamstown, New Haven, Mason and Belmont. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?

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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.

When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific to any geographic area.

Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole, skypunch, and cloud hole.

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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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