Weather Alert in Arkansas
Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 1:17AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
AREAS AFFECTED: Fulton; Sharp; Stone; Izard; Independence; Cleburne; Conway; Faulkner; White; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Pike; Clark; Hot Spring; Southeast Van Buren County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
DESCRIPTION: Expect south to southwesterly winds around 10 to 20 mph by Thursday afternoon with some gusts in excess of 30 mph at times. Very dry air will be located over the area with minimum afternoon RH values between 15 to 30 percent. This will make it possible for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. If a wildfire is observed, report it by dialing 911 or by contacting the Arkansas Forestry Division at (800) 468-8834.
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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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