Weather Alert in California
Red Flag Warning issued September 1 at 12:04PM PDT until September 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Lower Middle Klamath; Trinity
DESCRIPTION: ...ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... .Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible over the interior Tuesday afternoon and into early evening. Threats include erratic gusty winds and lightning. Lightning on dry fuels may lead to new fire starts. In addition, gusty winds combined with hot temperatures and low relative humidity will also produce near critical fire weather conditions. Existing fires and any new fireS will have the potential to spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated dry storms over high terrain in the afternoon and early evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds over 40 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * Additional Impacts...Hot, dry weather and breezy winds will increase the fire danger even in areas away from thunderstorms.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
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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