Weather Alert in Texas
Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:19PM CST until February 19 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Montague; Young; Jack
DESCRIPTION: ...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER IS POSSIBLE ACROSS WESTERN NORTH TEXAS LATE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions across parts of western North Texas, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 73. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and very low relative humidity values will favor the rapid spread of wildfires should one start. Any outdoor burning is not advised. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near-Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside. Report wild fires to the nearest fire department or law enforcement office.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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