Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 10:45AM EDT until March 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Kent, MI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. .Water from the heavy rains several days ago continues to work through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring, but water levels will begin dropping over the next day or two. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of homes along Abrigador Trail. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 12.4 feet through this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this week. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 02/19/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
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their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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