Weather Alert in Massachusetts
High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 2:13AM EDT until August 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
AREAS AFFECTED: Dukes; Nantucket
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 20 feet in the surf zone. For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.5 to 5.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.4 to 5.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Dukes and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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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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