Weather Alert in Nebraska
Flood Watch issued February 7 at 10:36AM CST until February 9 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
AREAS AFFECTED: Antelope; Pierce; Madison; Stanton; Cuming; Platte; Colfax; Dodge; Washington; Butler; Saunders; Douglas; Sarpy; Cass
DESCRIPTION: A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington. In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short time period and without much notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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Weather Topic: What are Cirrocumulus Clouds?
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Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
and have distinguishing characteristics displayed in a fine layer of
small cloud patches. These small cloud patches are sometimes referred to as
"cloudlets" in relation to the whole cloud formation.
Cirrocumulus clouds are formed from ice crystals and water droplets. Often, the
water droplets in the cloud freeze into ice crystals and the cloud becomes a
cirrostratus cloud. Because of this common occurrence, cirrocumulus cloud
formations generally pass rapidly.
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