Weather Alert in Virginia
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 2 at 5:58AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Accomack
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, large breaking waves on the Atlantic coast will result in dangerous surf zone conditions and a high risk for rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Bayside tidal flooding is expected around the time of high tide. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways . * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. A few roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as a few roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Weather Topic: What is Condensation?
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Condensation is the process which creates clouds, and therefore
it is a crucial process in the water cycle.
Condensation is the change of matter from a state of gas into a state of liquid,
and it happens because water molecules release heat into the atmosphere and
become organized into a more closely packed structure, what we might see as
water droplets.
Water is always present in the air around us as a vapor, but it's too small for
us to see. When water undergoes the process of condensation it becomes organized
into visible water droplets. You've probably seen condensation happen before on the
surface of a cold drink!
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulonimbus Clouds?
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The final form taken by a growing cumulus cloud is the
cumulonimbus cloud, which is very tall and dense.
The tower of a cumulonimbus cloud can soar 23 km into the atmosphere, although
most commonly they stop growing at an altitude of 6 km.
Even small cumulonimbus clouds appear very large in comparison to other cloud types.
They can signal the approach of stormy weather, such as thunderstorms or blizzards.
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