Weather Alert in Colorado
High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 1:44PM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County; Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Pueblo, Eastern Fremont County, and Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile and light weight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.
INSTRUCTION: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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