Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 10:06PM EDT until May 16 at 8:36PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Westham affecting Henrico, City of Richmond and Chesterfield Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham, Cartersville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Westham. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Begin moderate flooding. Residences near gage threatened by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 05/30/1973. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1015 AM EDT.
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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
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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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