Weather Alert in Arkansas
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 9:26PM CDT until April 27 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
AREAS AFFECTED: Mississippi, AR; Pemiscot, MO; Dyer, TN; Lake, TN; Lauderdale, TN
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas...Mississippi...Tennessee...Missouri... Mississippi River at Helena Mississippi River at Memphis Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing Mississippi River Above Tiptonville Mississippi River at Caruthersville Mississippi River at Osceola For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Caruthersville. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 35.5 feet, Route 88 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee is flooded just south of Suggs Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 35.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 36.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.0 feet Wednesday, May 14. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as needed.
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Weather Topic: What are 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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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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