Weather Alert in California
Flood Warning issued February 25 at 7:47AM PST until February 25 at 9:59PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Mendocino, CA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County. For the Russian River...including Hopland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Russian River near Hopland. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of Highway 222 near Ukiah. Secondary roads in low-lying areas will be flooded in the Hopland, Ukiah, and Talmage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM PST Wednesday was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 4.2 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.2 feet on 01/31/1963. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka. The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM PST.
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
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Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
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