Weather Alert in North Dakota
High Wind Warning issued September 4 at 1:51PM CDT until September 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
AREAS AFFECTED: McKenzie; Dunn; Mercer; Oliver; Stark; Morton; Hettinger; Grant; Adams
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds up to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of western and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
INSTRUCTION: Secure objects that could be blown around. Use extra caution if traveling. Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Weather Topic: What are Contrails?
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A contrail is an artificial cloud, created by the passing of an
aircraft.
Contrails form because water vapor in the exhaust of aircraft engines is suspended
in the air under certain temperatures and humidity conditions. These contrails
are called exhaust contrails.
Another type of contrail can form due to a temporary reduction in air pressure
moving over the plane's surface, causing condensation.
These are called aerodynamic contrails.
When you can see your breath on a cold day, it is also because of condensation.
The reason contrails last longer than the condensation from your breath is
because the water in contrails freezes into ice particles.
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Weather Topic: What are Cumulus Clouds?
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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
may have flat bottoms. The border of a cumulus cloud
is clearly defined, and can have the appearance of cotton or cauliflower.
Cumulus clouds form at low altitudes (rarely above 2 km) but can grow very tall,
becoming cumulus congestus and possibly the even taller cumulonimbus clouds.
When cumulus clouds become taller, they have a greater chance of producing precipitation.
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