Weather Alert in California
Wind Advisory issued June 21 at 1:09AM PDT until June 22 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County; Owens Valley; White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...20 to 30 mph sustained winds gusting to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...From noon today to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will initially start out as 20 to 30 mph southwest-to-west winds gusting to 50 mph across the southern portions of Inyo County. These winds will continue through later this afternoon with 40+ mph downslope wind gusts possible in the southern Owens Valley. 20 to 30 mph northwest winds gusting to 45 mph will push into Inyo County from the north beginning around mid-to-late afternoon. These northwesterly winds will work their way through Inyo County during the evening hours.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
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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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