Weather Alert in Alaska
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 5:41PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon); Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak
DESCRIPTION: Strong southeasterly winds up to 45 mph have resulted in the resuspension of ash from the 1912 Katmai-Novarupta eruption across central Lake and Peninsula Borough and could work into eastern Bristol Bay Borough. Communities in central Lake and Peninsula Borough, including Igiugig, may observe reduced visibility as a result of the ash. Resuspended ash may work into eastern Bristol Bay Borough, and the communities of King Salmon and Naknek may see hazy conditions. Those with respiratory ailments in these areas are encouraged to avoid or reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling the ash. Rain begins to move into the region Tuesday which should allow ash impacts to cease by Tuesday night.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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Weather Topic: What are Mammatus Clouds?
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A mammatus cloud is a cloud with a unique feature which resembles
a web of pouches hanging along the base of the cloud.
In the United States, mammatus clouds tend to form in the warmer months, commonly
in the Midwest and eastern regions.
While they usually form at the bottom of a cumulonimbis cloud, they can also form
under altostratus, altocumulus, stratocumulus, and cirrus clouds. Mammatus clouds
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