Weather Alert in Virginia
Coastal Flood Statement issued August 2 at 5:58AM EDT until August 2 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Virginia Beach; Northampton
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, large breaking waves will result in dangerous surf zone conditions. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet will result in rough and a high risk for rip currents. Shallow tidal flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive through flooded roadways. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Weather Topic: What are Shelf Clouds?
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A shelf cloud is similar to a wall cloud, but forms at the front
of a storm cloud, instead of at the rear, where wall clouds form.
A shelf cloud is caused by a series of events set into motion by the advancing
storm; first, cool air settles along the ground where precipitation has just fallen.
As the cool air is brought in, the warmer air is displaced, and rises above it,
because it is less dense. When the warmer air reaches the bottom of the storm cloud,
it begins to cool again, and the resulting condensation is a visible shelf cloud.
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Weather Topic: What is Snow?
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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake,
has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure.
Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup
of snow on the ground.
On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt
it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of
sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense
and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.
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