Weather Alert in Nevada
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 22 at 4:58PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Elko, NV; Eureka, NV
DESCRIPTION: ESFLKN Forecast models are showing increasing confidence in a surge of moisture moving into northern and central Nevada for the upcoming weekend. Deep subtropical moisture will lead to the development of showers and thunderstorms across much of central Nevada Saturday with a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms across and including I-80 north. By Sunday, moisture will be plentiful and will combine with an unstable atmosphere and slow storm motions of 5 to 10 mph or less. This will bring the threat of localized heavy rain to the region. Of great concern will be recent large burn scars left from the following incidents: the Snowstorm Complex affecting near Midas, the current Cottonwood Peak fire north of Tuscarora, the Hot Canyon fire northwest of Montello, the Winnemucca Mountain fire north of Winnemucca, and the Adobe fire north of Elko. Numerous other smaller burn scars have been created this past fire season and are also of concern. The main threat for the upcoming weekend is heavy rain producing flash flooding and debris flows. If living near recently burned areas, please have a way to receive flash flood warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued. If you are traveling or recreating in these areas that have burn scars, please consider changing plans.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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