Weather Alert in Wyoming
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 7:29PM MDT until August 2 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
AREAS AFFECTED: Sheridan, WY
DESCRIPTION: FFWBYZ The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Northern Elk Burn Area in... Northwestern Sheridan County in north central Wyoming... * Until 1030 PM MDT. * At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Northern Elk Burn Area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flows. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the Northern Elk Burn Area. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and downstream of the Northern Elk Burn Area. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dayton and Parkman.
INSTRUCTION: Life threatening flooding of creeks, roads, and normally dry coulees in and downstream of the Northern Elk burn area is likely. In addition to the flash flooding, the heavy rains may trigger rockslides, mudslides, and debris flows in steep terrain. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route. Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places. Please report observed flooding to local emergency officials and request they pass the information to the National Weather Service in Billings.
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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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