Weather Alert in North Carolina
High Surf Advisory issued August 19 at 11:04PM EDT until August 22 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline and dune erosion is likely. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected.
INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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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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Weather Topic: What are Cirrus Clouds?
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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.
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