Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 10:25AM CDT until August 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Floyd, IA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.6 feet Wednesday, August 27. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on 08/25/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1030 PM CDT.
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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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