Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Warning issued April 1 at 10:17AM EDT until April 6 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Arenac, MI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County. For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 5.2 feet Thursday morning. It will then rise above flood stage late Thursday evening to 8.1 feet Friday evening. It will fall below flood stage again early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 03/14/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM EDT.
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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
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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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