Weather Alert in California
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:14PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Upper San Joaquin River; Kings Canyon NP
DESCRIPTION: At 411 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and a developing thunderstorm near North Lake Campground, or near Aspendell. This cell was nearly stationary or drifting to the northeast very slowly. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A quick change in wind direction may also occur, which can impact any fire weather operations. Campers, remember lightning strikes can occur up to 25 miles away from a thunderstorm, even in a clear blue sky. Locations impacted include... McClure Meadow Ranger Station and Le Conte Canyon Ranger Station.
INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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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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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.
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