Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 10:57PM EDT until August 12 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Franklin, VA; Montgomery, VA; Roanoke, VA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in southwest Virginia, Montgomery. In west central Virginia, Franklin and Roanoke. * WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1055 PM EDT, Gauges indicated that up to 2.5 inches of rain had fallen in portions of the area, especially near the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Bent Mountain. Another band of heavier showers could bring another half inch of rain by 1145 PM. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Lick Fork, Little River, Little Creek, Big Bear Rock Branch, Dry Branch, Back Creek and Brake Branch. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Boones Mill... Bent Mountain... Shawsville... Poages Mill... Cave Spring... Glenvar... Elliston-Lafayette... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?
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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has
likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they
develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original
cloud which contained them.
Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as
cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds
are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might
merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a
fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.
They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds,
and are a display of wind activity.
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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?
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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions
which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to
their surface.
Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily
destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel
doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation
similar to situations which produce snowfall.
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