Weather Alert in Kansas
Flood Warning issued August 28 at 4:04AM CDT until August 28 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Cowley, KS; Kingman, KS; Reno, KS; Sedgwick, KS; Sumner, KS
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of South Central Kansas, including the following counties, Cowley, Kingman, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, city streets, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 402 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen so far, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible in the warned area through Thursday morning. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Wichita, Derby, Arkansas City, Winfield, Andover, Haysville, Wellington, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Mulvane, Goddard, Rose Hill, Maize, Kingman, Clearwater, Cheney, Sedgwick, Belle Plaine and Colwich.
INSTRUCTION: Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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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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