Weather Alert in North Carolina
High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:56AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Buncombe; Southern Jackson; Transylvania; Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; McDowell Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
INSTRUCTION: Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.
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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
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altostratus Clouds
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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