Weather Alert in North Carolina
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 9:05PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Madison; Yancey; Mitchell
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with some locations up to 6 inches along the Tennessee border. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will create snow covered roads and produce scattered power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The frequent and strong wind gusts will result in some blowing and drifting of snow.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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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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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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