Weather Alert in Oregon
Red Flag Warning issued September 5 at 1:38PM MDT until September 5 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
AREAS AFFECTED: Steens Mountain; Southern Grasslands
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR SOUTHEAST OREGON DUE TO ABUNDANT LIGHTNING AND GUSTY THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOWS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are forecast Friday afternoon and evening over southeastern Oregon. Gusty outflows to 50 mph may continue well into the evening and travel a large distance away from thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 671 Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 MPH. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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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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