Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 1:40PM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Marquette; Green Lake; Fond Du Lac; Sheboygan; Sauk; Columbia; Dodge
DESCRIPTION: ...PROLONGED WINTER STORM SYSTEM BEGINS TONIGHT AND CONTINUES THROUGH MONDAY... .A strong late winter storm system is expected to impact southern Wisconsin during the last half of the weekend in 3 phases: Saturday night into Sunday morning expecting snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and the potential for around a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation. Sunday late morning into Sunday afternoon will see milder temps and mostly rain with a few thunderstorms mainly outside of central and east-central Wisconsin. Light freezing rain is expected to continue over central and east-central Wisconsin. Sunday evening through Monday expect heavy banded snow to impact southern WI with snowfall totals from 5 to 9 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Wind gusts up to 45 mph will cause blowing snow and visibility restrictions. There remains considerable model uncertainty regarding snow amounts and end timing of winter impacts over southeast Wisconsin Sunday night into Monday Morning. The Winter Storm Watch will be maintained at this time. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with light icing. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will remain conducive to mixed precipitation and freezing rain later into the day, and the advisory has been extended for this area.
INSTRUCTION: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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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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