Weather Alert in California
Flood Advisory issued February 10 at 8:33PM PST until February 10 at 11:30PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Santa Barbara, CA; Ventura, CA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The eastern Santa Ynez Mountains to the western Ventura County mountains and foothills. * WHEN...Until 1130 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 829 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This and additional rain will result in minor flooding in spots. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Ojai, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Rose Valley, Lake Casitas, Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road, Meiners Oaks, Solimar Beach, Mission Canyon, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Santa Barbara Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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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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