Weather Alert in Texas
Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 5:52PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Loving; Winkler; Reeves County Plains
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Loving, and Winkler Counties, and Reeves County Plains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles.
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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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