Weather Alert in Arizona
Flash Flood Warning issued August 24 at 3:50PM MST until August 24 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
AREAS AFFECTED: Yavapai, AZ
DESCRIPTION: At 350 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain has ended over Skull Valley Wash. However, flooding remains a threat from earlier heavy rainfall. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, and normally dry washes Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wilhoit, Copper Basin, Skull Valley and Kirkland. This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 293 and 294. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Iron Springs Wash, Sycamore Creek, Willow Creek, Skull Valley Wash, Kirkland Creek, Logan Wash, Copper Basin Wash, Tonto Wash, Woolsey Wash, Finch Wash and Burnt Wash.
INSTRUCTION: Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become flooded as well. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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