Weather Alert in New York
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 11:05PM EDT until April 1 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Erie, NY; Wyoming, NY
DESCRIPTION: ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New York... Cayuga Creek Near Lancaster affecting Erie and Wyoming Counties. For the Cayuga Creek...including Lancaster...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cayuga Creek near Lancaster. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Moderate flood, flooding of backyards, basements and streets in Village of Lancaster. Some flooding of low lying areas in Alden, Marilla, and Cheektowaga, especially near Bowen Road and Transit Road. Some flooding possible near Union Road too. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.84 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.84 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 06/23/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1115 AM EDT.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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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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