Weather Alert in Kentucky
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 5:08PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
AREAS AFFECTED: Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Lee; Breathitt; Owsley; Clay
DESCRIPTION: Some light snow accumulations are anticipated this evening as scattered to numerous now showers track across the area. The snow showers will be most persistent east of I-75, however, portions of the Interstate 75 corridor between the KY and TN border and the Rockcastle and Madison county line may be affected. Wind gusts as high as 20 to 25 mph could occur in the heavier snow showers. This, when combined with the falling snow, may result in sudden sharp visibility reductions over short distances and quick light snow accumulations. Temperatures will be in the 20s and as the evening progresses, expect times of slick, slushy, or snow covered roads. Any untreated roads and surfaces, including bridges, overpasses, decks, and steps may be icy. If traveling this, slow down and exercise caution. Allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
Next Topic: Stratus Clouds
Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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