Weather Alert in Georgia
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 2:54AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Jenkins; Screven; Candler; Bulloch; Effingham; Tattnall; Evans; Inland Bryan; Coastal Bryan; Inland Chatham; Coastal Chatham; Long; Inland Liberty; Coastal Liberty; Inland McIntosh; Coastal McIntosh; Allendale; Hampton; Inland Colleton; Dorchester; Inland Berkeley; Inland Jasper; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper; Tidal Berkeley
DESCRIPTION: Temperatures rising into the low to mid 90s combined with high humidity will produce heat indices of 104 to 108 this afternoon across portions of southeast Georgia and South Carolina. If heat indices are expected to remain above 108 degrees for 2 hours or more, a Heat Advisory will be issued for this afternoon. Starting this weekend and lasting through most of next week, a very hot and humid air mass will settle over the region. Record high temperatures are possible across southeast Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Afternoon heat index values are forecast to range between 108 to 113 degrees on Saturday, and may push even higher to 112 to 118 degrees from Sunday to Wednesday. Monday is forecast to be the hottest day. Nighttime conditions will not provide any significant relief from the hot daytime temperatures. Now is the time to prepare for a long duration heat wave. Plan to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and check on anyone vulnerable to the heat.
INSTRUCTION: Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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