Weather Alert in Louisiana
Flood Warning issued May 5 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
AREAS AFFECTED: Bossier, LA
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... Red Chute Bayou At Sligo affecting Bossier Parish. * WHAT...Flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Red Chute Bayou at Sligo. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, Expect extensive flooding in between the levee systems. Livestock should be moved to higher ground away from Red Chute Bayou. At 33.0 feet, Overflow will begin to affect the small mobile home park in the Sligo community just south of the Sligo-Caplis highway. Also expect flooding of farmland in southern Bossier Parish between Red Chute Bayou and the Flat River. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 29.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 33.0 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 31.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.1 feet on 03/03/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 500 PM CDT.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
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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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