Weather Alert in North Carolina
Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 10:07PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Robeson; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown
DESCRIPTION: Areas where low clouds persisted during Saturday afternoon will be the prime locations where areas of fog reducing visibility to 1 to 3 miles will develop. Within these areas, locally dense fog is likely that will further reduce visibility to near 0 at times resulting in hazardous driving conditions. The fog will persist into Sunday morning and should disperse by 9 or 10 am the latest.
INSTRUCTION: Motorists encountering the fog should immediately SLOW down, make use of their low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle ahead in case of a sudden stop.
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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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