Weather Alert in Illinois
Flood Watch issued July 11 at 7:22PM CDT until July 12 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be likely. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall will continue tonight. An additional two to three inches of rain, with locally higher amounts are expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties and Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive into water covered roadways. The danger of flash flooding increases at night when it is harder to see. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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