Weather Alert in South Carolina
Freezing Fog Advisory issued February 6 at 2:01AM EST until February 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Barnwell; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility as low as a half mile in freezing fog. For the Lake Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph possible. * WHERE...Bamberg, Barnwell, Central Orangeburg, Northwestern Orangeburg, and Southeastern Orangeburg Counties. * WHEN...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Bridges and overpasses may become slick and hazardous. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
INSTRUCTION: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Drive carefully on bridges and overpasses as they may become slick. Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
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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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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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