Weather Alerts for Maryland

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Current Alerts for Monrovia, MD: Winter Storm Warning

1. Blizzard Warning for: Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches

2. Coastal Flood Advisory for: Inland Worcester; Northampton

3. Coastal Flood Advisory for: Maryland Beaches; Accomack

4. High Surf Advisory for: Maryland Beaches; Accomack

6. Winter Storm Warning for: Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford

7. Winter Storm Warning for: Kent

8. Winter Storm Warning for: Washington; Frederick; Northwest Montgomery; Eastern Loudoun

9. Winter Storm Warning for: Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton

10. Winter Weather Advisory for: Extreme Western Allegany; Western Mineral

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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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