Weather Alert in Connecticut
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 4:55AM EDT until August 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Bronx; Northwest Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New Haven and Southern Middlesex Counties. In New York, Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM today to 1 AM EDT Friday. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Along the north shore of Long Island, 2 to 4 ft breaking waves will result in beach flooding and scattered areas of dune erosion, with locally moderate flooding of shoreline roads and properties during the this evening's high tide.
INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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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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