Weather Alert in Oklahoma
Red Flag Warning issued February 18 at 12:56AM CST until February 18 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Norman OK
AREAS AFFECTED: Harper; Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Ellis; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Roger Mills; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Knox; Baylor
DESCRIPTION: ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WINDS...For today, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Thursday, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For today, as low as 10 to 15 percent. For Thursday, as low as 7 to 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 75 degrees today. 60 to 70 degrees on Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Near-Critical to Critical...2 to 3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 to 7 (out of 10).
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
Home - Education - Cloud Types - 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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