Weather Alert in North Carolina
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 10:56AM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Hatteras Island
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to continue around high tide both this morning and this evening due to continued severely compromised dune structures, high astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run up. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion continue.
INSTRUCTION: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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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
of a stratus cloud.
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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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