Weather Alert in California
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 1:13AM PDT until September 2 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Santa Clarita Valley; Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Southeastern Ventura County Valleys; Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures of 96 to 106 degrees common, and warm overnight conditions. * WHERE...San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Southeastern Ventura County Valleys. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 6 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This advisory may need to be extended through Wednesday.
INSTRUCTION: Limit strenuous outdoor activities to the early morning hours. Stay in air conditioned spaces during the heat of the day. Check up on relatives and neighbors.
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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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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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