Weather Alert in Nevada
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 25 at 2:22AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Elko, NV; Eureka, NV
DESCRIPTION: ESFLKN Deep, monsoonal moisture will continue to stream northward into Northern and Central Nevada today through Thursday, resulting in the likelihood of wetting thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. Slow storm motions may produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Of particular concern are recent, large burn scars, including the Snowstorm Complex near Midas, the Cottonwood Peak fire north of Tuscarora, the Hot Canyon fire northwest of Montello, and the Adobe fire north of Elko. Numerous smaller burn scars from this fire season also remain vulnerable. Residents near recent burned scars should have multiple ways to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to act quickly. Travelers and recreationists should also remain alert and consider alternate plans.
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Weather Topic: What are Mammatus Clouds?
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A mammatus cloud is a cloud with a unique feature which resembles
a web of pouches hanging along the base of the cloud.
In the United States, mammatus clouds tend to form in the warmer months, commonly
in the Midwest and eastern regions.
While they usually form at the bottom of a cumulonimbis cloud, they can also form
under altostratus, altocumulus, stratocumulus, and cirrus clouds. Mammatus clouds
warn that severe weather is close.
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Weather Topic: What is Precipitation?
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Precipitation can refer to many different forms of water that
may fall from clouds. Precipitation occurs after a cloud has become saturated to
the point where its water particles are more dense than the air below the cloud.
In most cases, precipitation will reach the ground, but it is not uncommon for
precipitation to evaporate before it reaches the earth's surface.
When precipitation evaporates before it contacts the ground it is called Virga.
Graupel, hail, sleet, rain, drizzle, and snow are forms of precipitation, but fog
and mist are not considered precipitation because the water vapor which
constitutes them isn't dense enough to fall to the ground.
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