Weather Alert in Georgia
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 9:43AM EDT until August 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
AREAS AFFECTED: Dougherty; Lee; Worth; Turner; Tift; Ben Hill; Irwin; Cook; Berrien
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...For the following counties in South Central Georgia, Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Dougherty, Irwin, Lee, Tift, Turner and Worth. * WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Runoff from heavy rainfall may result in flooding of roads, creeks and streams as well as impacting other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A very moist environment is in place across the region. Late afternoon and early evening thunderstorms are expected to develop and produce locally heavy rainfall across the watch area. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected with isolated heavier totals to near 7 inches. These amounts could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Want more detail? Get the Complete 7 Day and Night Detailed Forecast!
Current U.S. National Radar--Current
The Current National Weather Radar is shown below with a UTC Time (subtract 5 hours from UTC to get Eastern Time).
National Weather Forecast--Current
The Current National Weather Forecast and National Weather Map are shown below.
National Weather Forecast for Tomorrow
Tomorrow National Weather Forecast and Tomorrow National Weather Map are show below.
North America Water Vapor (Moisture)
This map shows recent moisture content over North America. Bright and colored areas show high moisture (ie, clouds); brown indicates very little moisture present; black indicates no moisture.
Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
Home - Education - Cloud Types - Nimbostratus Clouds
Next Topic: Precipitation
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.
Next Topic: Precipitation
Weather Topic: What is Rain?
Home - Education - Precipitation - Rain
Next Topic: Shelf Clouds
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.
Next Topic: Shelf Clouds
Current conditions powered by WeatherAPI.com
