Weather Alert in California
Flood Warning issued February 24 at 8:49AM PST until February 25 at 6:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Humboldt, CA
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in California... Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County. For the Eel River...including Fernbridge, Scotia, Bridgeville, Fort Seward, Miranda...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Eel River at Fernbridge. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding of the western portions of Cannibal Island Road, Camp Weott Road, the Salt and Old Rivers, and all adjacent low-lying areas. Flooding in these areas is exaggerated when crest timing is coincident with high tides and strong onshore winds, and for longer duration events. A Special Action Advisory is being issued to all owners of livestock in low-lying areas of the Eel Delta. Owners of livestock should consider taking appropriate action to protect livestock. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 20.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6 feet on 02/16/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM PST.
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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.
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
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than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
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