Weather Alert in Oklahoma
Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:32PM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley
DESCRIPTION: * WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the tomorrow, as low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s. For the tomorrow, in the lower to mid 50s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY...Critical to Near Critical FUELS (ERC)...69th-70th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...4 (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 warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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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.
Next Topic: Cirrostratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Condensation
Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet
and are composed mainly of ice crystals.
They are thin and wispy in appearance.
What do they indicate?
They are often the first sign of an approaching storm.
Next Topic: Condensation
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