Weather Alert in Florida
Red Flag Warning issued February 21 at 1:36PM EST until February 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
AREAS AFFECTED: Inland Franklin; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Southern Liberty
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE FL BIG BEND ON SUNDAY DUE TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS... .A very dry airmass and gusty winds tomorrow afternoon in the wake of tonight's cold frontal passage. Critically low relative humidity coupled with strong winds and dry fuels from the ongoing drought is expected to result in red flag conditions tomorrow afternoon. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 015, 017, 018, 019, 027, 028, 029, 034, 115, 118, 127, 128, 134, and 426. * WIND...Northwest winds 16 to 22 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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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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