Weather Alert in California
Flood Advisory issued February 16 at 6:39AM PST until February 16 at 9:45AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Monterey, CA; San Benito, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Santa Cruz, CA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Monterey County in central California... Northwestern San Benito County in central California... Central Santa Clara County in northern California... Southeastern Santa Cruz County in northern California... * Until 945 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 638 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Jose, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Seaside, Los Gatos, Monterey, Marina, Corralitos, Jamesburg, Tassajara Hot Springs, Arroyo Seco, Soledad, Greenfield, Pacific Grove, Scotts Valley and Capitola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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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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