Weather Alert in Alaska
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 30 at 9:40PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Fairbanks Metro Area
DESCRIPTION: ESFAFG As of 9 PM on Saturday, the Tanana River at Fairbanks has risen to 23.74 feet and water levels are still rising. Flooding impacts are not expected at this time, but those near the Tanana River outside of the dike may observe high groundwater levels. While it is still somewhat uncertain exactly how much the Tanana will rise before cresting and receding, river levels will likely approach 24 feet either tomorrow or Labor Day. At this level, while no specific flood impacts will be realized, bankfull conditions will be noted in the vicinity of Old Richardson Hwy in Salcha, and water may begin to spill over the bank and approach Ruger Trail near Bradbury Road. Tanana River water has a history of beginning to flow into the Piledriver Slough as well when river levels in the Tanana at Fairbanks reach 24 feet. Additional rainfall amounts over the next few days in Fairbanks and upstream areas are expected to remain under a quarter of an inch. As such, any further rainfall this weekend is not expected to bring additional impacts to locations in Fairbanks near the Tanana.
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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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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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