Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 1:40PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Washington; Ozaukee
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 one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with light icing. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Ozaukee and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 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...Mixed precipitation will end around 10AM and transition to rain, ending advisory level impacts.
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 Cumulus Clouds?
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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
may have flat bottoms. The border of a cumulus cloud
is clearly defined, and can have the appearance of cotton or cauliflower.
Cumulus clouds form at low altitudes (rarely above 2 km) but can grow very tall,
becoming cumulus congestus and possibly the even taller cumulonimbus clouds.
When cumulus clouds become taller, they have a greater chance of producing precipitation.
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Evaporation is the process which returns water from the earth
back to the atmosphere, and is another crucial process in the water cycle.
Evaporation is the transformation of liquid into gas, and it happens because
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