Weather Alert in Virginia
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Norfolk/Portsmouth; Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
INSTRUCTION: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?
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Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet
and are composed mainly of ice crystals.
They are thin and wispy in appearance.
What do they indicate?
They are often the first sign of an approaching storm.
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